The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. The common symptoms are confusion, memory difficulties, cognitive difficulties, processing problems, and sometimes language difficulties too.

Living with dementia can make everyday activities and tasks seem overwhelming with increased feelings of disorientation, often manifesting in anxiety and other feelings of stress.

Dementia care aims to reduce the symptoms of dementia where possible and to provide security and assurance. Dementia can be very frightening for both the individual and their loved ones. Specialist dementia care should alleviate this fear. The care starts with a person-centered care plan for each dementia resident, created in collaboration with the home manager, professionals, and loved ones. At The Elms Residential Care Home, we provide dementia care through our trained staff in a safe and homely environment where we can provide comfort and enable people to retain independence.

Residential care provides accommodation, meals, leisure activities, personal care, and emotional support for those who are unable to manage at home. We recognize that each resident is unique. Everyone who comes to stay with us has a care plan developed which is specifically tailored to suit their needs.

At The Elms Residential Care Home, we provide live-in accommodation, and meals and provide help with essential everyday personal care, such as moving around, washing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and taking medication. Each room provides a ‘home from home’ environment, which allows the individual to personalize their own space with their own personal belongings.

We also provide home-cooked food with a choice of varied food and social and leisure activities. We also organize activities and events with people from the local community, which means our residents can remain an important part of the world outside of their homes.