The Belmont care home in Worcester part of Sanders Senior Living, is excited to announce a new partnership with Age UK to enhance their dementia care services through the “Living Well with Dementia” programme. The collaboration aims to provide personalised support and create meaningful interactions for residents living with dementia.
Following a productive meeting on the 5th of July between Carla Sidaway (Customer Relations Manager) and Tanya Davies from Age UK, the programme is set to commence on the 5th of August. Tanya will visit The Belmont bi-weekly to offer 1-1 reminiscence sessions with residents, allowing them to reflect on their past, discuss their interests, and contribute to a life story board with photos and personal stories. This initiative is designed to provide additional support to residents and their families, especially those newly diagnosed or living with dementia.
Carla Sidaway, CRM at The Belmont, stated, “I think this service is wonderful for our residents. They and their families will greatly benefit from having Tanya here to speak with their loved ones. This will provide valuable one-to-one time and allow us to gain deeper insights into our residents, enriching their care and offering families advice on how to enhance their loved one’s experience.”
Stephanie Howard, Home Manager, added, “This service is going to offer our residents a great opportunity to talk about their lives before living at The Belmont. It will help us understand their preferences and provide tailored care. I am looking forward to welcoming Tanya and seeing the positive impact of her visits on our residents and staff.”
Tanya Davies, from Age UK, commented, “I am looking forward to using my experience to help ensure every individual enjoys their time in care homes. My goal is to make a real difference and help change perceptions about living well with support.”
The “Living Well with Dementia” programme reflects The Belmont’s ongoing commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care and enhancing the well-being of their residents.
