Interior design
Enhancingtheenvironment for residentswithdementia
The physical world can have a significant impact on a person’s experience of dementia, says Tracy Ann Shelbourn, founder and director of Tanglewood Care Homes, which has introduced a project to give residents more choice over their living environment
Living with dementia can have a huge emotional, social, psychological and practical impact on an individual with the condition. The way that a person with dementia feels is down to their individual experience and often factors other than the condition play a part. This can include the relationships the person has, the environment they live in and the support they receive.
Undoubtedly, there are many factors aside from the symptoms of dementia that shape someone’s experience of it. The environment in which they live has been identified as one of the key factors, particularly in care homes. Over 13,000 families in Lincolnshire alone are affected by dementia and while the exact cause of the condition may not be clear, it is vital that there is support for those living with it.
Supporting residents At Tanglewood Care Homes in Lincolnshire, staff are leading by example and tailoring their approach to the care provided for residents with dementia. The past 12 months have seen many changes across the group. Countless initiatives have been developed and launched to ensure that residents remain at the centre of everything with a focus on emotional wellbeing and particularly innovative ways to support dementia care.
All care home managers and senior management signed up to a year-long education and leadership programme led by Dr David Sheard. The course, which is aptly named ‘An Emotional Journey’, was developed to help leaders
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The Hunters Creek Care Home in Boston
A garden seating area at the Cedar Falls Care Home in Spalding
Staff are encouraged to share best practice
Residents were able to choose the décor for their bedrooms
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com • January 2019
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