A Shaw care home provides a wide range of benefits for people suffering from dementia, including:

– Round-the-clock support from specially trained staff and nurses

– Customised bedrooms that allow residents to make their own decoration choices

– Private personal space in which to rest and relax

– Memory boxes for personal items to assist individuals to find their room and personalise their living space

– Panic/fall/sensor alarms if necessary

– Brightly-lit, wide corridors and communal areas to facilitate easy navigation

– A safe environment with clear signage to help residents to retain independence while moving around the home

– Sensory therapy rooms with lighting, textured items and music

– Nostalgia areas with items that encourage reminiscence and familiarity

– Varied entertainment and a lively activity schedule to improve memory and concentration and relieve tension and stress

– Quiet areas for reflection and relaxation

– Secure gardens with disabled access and handrails for independent use

– Comfortable and homely designed interiors to help residents feel at home

– Pick-a-Wish quarterly prize draw – residents can suggest something they’ve always dreamed of experiencing and four times a year we will choose a winner to enjoy their dream come true

To find out more about the Shaw approach to dementia care, please visit our website at www.shaw.co.uk