DEMENTIA CARE
Dementia can disrupt a person's sense of identity, making it challenging for them to remember their own history and experiences. At Belvedere House the majority of our residents are retired seafarers. The memory boxes, that we put together with the help of family members and friends, oſten include memorabilia from their time at sea. These memory boxes help residents maintain a sense of self and act as visual aids that reminds them of their life story and personal achievements.
MUSIC THERAPY
Music therapy can enhance the lives of those living with dementia. It provides emotional support and helps to manage and reduce agitation, isolation, depression and anxiety. It can also enhance social interaction and connection with others, even for those with limited communication abilities.
“There are currently 944,000 people in the UK living with
dementia and this is expected to
increase to more than one million by 2030.”
We hold music concerts with our residents - that we run in partnership with the ‘Music in Hospitals’ by Greenwich Hospital - which assess the impact music has on people living with dementia. The concerts explore a range of ‘new and old’ music which provide a powerful stimulus for the brain that helps to evoke an emotional response from residents and reconnects them to distant memories.
PERSON-CENTRED CARE
Although there are certain things that need to be considered when caring for someone living with dementia, it is also important to care for each resident on an individual basis with personalised care plans. Through resident-centred care we tailor our support to the individual. This enables us to provide more effective interventions, preserve autonomy, and ensure that the care provided aligns with each residents’ preferences, needs, and values.
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