Dementia Care

What is Dementia Care?

Dementia care is a specialised form of support designed to assist individuals living with dementia, a condition that affects memory, cognitive abilities, and daily functioning. As dementia progresses, individuals may require increasing levels of assistance with personal care, medication management, and daily routines. Dementia care focuses on creating a structured and supportive environment that helps reduce anxiety, maintain independence where possible, and enhance overall well-being. By using person-centered approaches, caregivers provide reassurance, familiarity, and tailored support that adapts to the changing needs of each resident.

Our dementia care is designed to offer a safe, comfortable, and engaging setting where residents receive compassionate and expert support. Our team is specially trained in dementia care, using best practices to encourage meaningful interactions, stimulate cognitive function, and promote emotional well-being. We provide a range of activities, sensory therapies, and routines that help residents feel secure and connected. By fostering a warm and understanding community, we ensure that individuals living with dementia experience dignity, respect, and the highest possible quality of life.

Ensuring Expert Dementia Care

We are committed to providing expert dementia care that is tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Our dedicated team undergoes specialist training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to support individuals living with dementia with patience, empathy, and understanding. We take a person-centred approach, focusing on each resident’s history, preferences, and abilities to create a care plan that fosters comfort, familiarity, and emotional well-being. By maintaining strong communication with families and loved ones, we ensure a seamless and supportive care experience.

Our dementia care extends beyond essential support, incorporating engaging activities and therapeutic approaches designed to enhance cognitive function and quality of life. We provide sensory experiences, music therapy, reminiscence activities, and structured daily routines that help residents feel secure and connected. Our thoughtfully designed environment promotes safety and ease of navigation, reducing confusion and anxiety.

We strive to create a warm and compassionate home where residents with dementia can live with dignity, purpose, and joy.

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Dementia Care FAQs

We understand that choosing dementia care for a loved one can come with many questions and uncertainties. Our Dementia Care FAQs section is here to provide clear and helpful answers about the specialist support we offer, our approach to person-centred care, daily routines, and the ways we ensure comfort and security for our residents. Whether you’re wondering about tailored activities, family involvement, or the level of care provided, we are here to offer reassurance and guidance every step of the way.

Prior to joining Silverleight Care Home, we conduct consultations involving the resident and their family to make sure we can cater to their specific needs. By collaborating with our residents and their family, we learn about their daily routines, hobbies, and preferences which we integrate into their care plans.

Our specialist dementia care team participates in ongoing training to equip them with a comprehensive knowledge of the various stages on dementia. They are adept at supporting residents.

Silverleigh offers a comprehensive wellbeing programme accessible to everyone, featuring both group and individual activities and therapies. We offer music therapy sessions, reminiscence activities, arts and crafts sessions, and other engaging sessions, all designed to promote the physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of all our residents, including those living with dementia.

High-Quality Care Tailored To You

We are proud to provide a variety of care services at our local care home in Axminster, Devon, including Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care.

At Silverleigh, we believe that every resident should receive a high level of care, whilst continuing hobbies, exploring new interests, visiting the local community, and meeting new people. Our experienced local team provide person-centred care around the clock care, ensuring residents can live their lives, with the comfort of knowing we’re here to support them.

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Life at Silverleigh Care Home

Residents at Silverleigh enjoy an engaging lifestyle. We offer a diverse activities program, encourage community integration through outings, and empower residents to make choices about their daily lives. We believe in building meaningful connections and creating a vibrant community where everyone can thrive.

Pop in for a cup of tea and meet our team, explore our beautiful facilities and see if Silverleigh Care Home is the right match for you or your loved ones.