Our Dementia Care
Dementia Care at Four Seasons Health Care Group
At Four Seasons Health Care Group, we provide compassionate and tailored dementia care across our UK care homes. Our services include both residential and nursing dementia care, designed to meet a wide range of needs, from daily support to specialised nursing for more complex conditions. Our positive and life-enhancing approach ensures exceptional care experiences delivered by dedicated teams who truly make a difference.
We recently introduced our new Approach to Dementia Care into all our care homes to enhance the dementia support provided to residents, families and our team. A large investment into our team supports this, including; a new approach to our dementia care and newly trained Dementia Champions in many homes leading dementia awareness, understanding and care for our residents.
Our approach can provide help with dementia, making life a little easier and more enjoyable through greater awareness of this condition.
What is Dementia Care?
Dementia care refers to the specialised support and services provided to individuals living with dementia, a condition characterised by progressive cognitive decline that affects memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Dementia care focuses on meeting the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals while promoting their quality of life and dignity.
Understanding Dementia Care
People living with dementia share the same fundamental needs as everyone else: to feel safe, valued, and part of a community. Our care teams prioritise creating warm and supportive environments where residents can enjoy a sense of belonging and lead meaningful lives.
Dementia is a complex and progressive condition, but our mission is to ensure every resident looks forward to each day. By focusing on good food, companionship, and personalised care, we strive to enhance their wellbeing in a homely and nurturing setting.
Optician service within our home
We’ve teamed up with one of the country’s leading eye care specialists to offer residents a complimentary check-up from the comfort of the care home. This is particularly helpful for those with dementia as the check-up can be done in the safe and familiar environment of the home. We are proud to offer eye-care to all our residents with an optician experience provided from within our care home. You can see this in action and read about our eye-care service here.
Our approach to Dementia Care was a finalist in the National Care Awards 2023. We were shortlisted for ‘Business Initiative of the Year’. We couldn’t be happier for our team members and for all of our Dementia Champions who have experienced and learnt from our approach.
Our Dementia Care Approach
We are proud of our award-nominated dementia care approach, developed in collaboration with Bournemouth University. Our approach to dementia care puts the individual at the heart of everything we do. What makes this different? Our team focus on three crucial priorities: communication & relationships, nutrition & hydration and environment.
This includes:
- Personalised Support: Tailoring care plans to the individual’s preferences, history, and routines.
- Safe Environments: Creating secure and structured settings to reduce confusion and improve comfort.
- Specialist Care: Offering trained professionals who understand the challenges of dementia and can manage its symptoms effectively.
- Emotional and Social Support: Encouraging social interaction, activities, and therapies to maintain mental stimulation and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Health and Wellbeing Management: Ensuring proper nutrition, hydration, medication management, and overall health monitoring.
- Family Engagement: Providing resources, education and support for families.
- Holistic Approach: Addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to enhance overall wellbeing.
Our approach is led by Dementia Champions in each care home. These passionate leaders, trained through a comprehensive 4-5 month programme, guide their teams in delivering exceptional, person-centred dementia care. Their role is to provide dementia leadership and to passionately champion our approach for the whole team – including everyone from the laundry and kitchen team through to the clinical and senior team.
Additional Services to Support Wellbeing
To further enhance quality of life, we’ve partnered with leading eye care specialists to provide complimentary optician services within our homes. These in-home check-ups are especially beneficial for residents living with dementia, as they are conducted in familiar surroundings, reducing stress and ensuring comfort.
Recognising Excellence
Our innovative dementia care approach was a finalist for ‘Business Initiative of the Year’ at the National Care Awards 2023. This recognition highlights the dedication of our teams and the positive impact of our care.
Explore Our Dementia Care Services
Whether you’re looking for residential dementia care to assist with daily tasks or nursing dementia care for more complex needs, our care homes provide personalised and compassionate support. We invite you to visit our homes, meet our friendly teams, and experience our exceptional care firsthand.
Click here to Book a visit to learn more about how we can support you and your loved one in taking the next steps with confidence and peace of mind.
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If you have any questions about our care or services, please get in touch below.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries about application process, or current vacant positions. Please visit our careers website for information about working with us or current vacancies.
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