Care homes All good care homes should focus on being person-centred – where the care provided is tailored to individual personal interests and abilities. Care homes provide 24-hour care and are most suitable for those who require regular or continual care. Residents have their own bedrooms and bathrooms but also share communal areas within one building. There are different types of care homes offering varying levels of care and specialist support. The care offered can always be adapted to meet the changing needs that living with Some homes offer specialist dementia care. This usually means that they have specially adapted living environments and can provide expert care for people living with dementia. Anchor has a number of specialist homes across the country, which have a range of distinguishing features such as specific dementia-friendly design elements, including sensory panels and specially designed outdoor spaces. Anchor’s West Hall was the first English care home to implement a new care model which empowers its residents to control the choices that impact their everyday lives. dementia can bring – creating a home for life. Specialist dementia care homes
MAKING A CONFIDENT CHOICE Before someone moves into our care home, a home manager will meet with the new resident and their family, to find out more about their lifestyle, and what life they want to continue living once they move in. We recognise the importance of maintaining independence and we look to find out as much as possible about our residents, so we can develop a truly personalised care plan for them.
We continually consult a range of leading dementia specialists to ensure our care homes offer dementia care in safe and supportive environments, that maximise a person’s independence, enhance self-esteem and support all aspects of physical and mental wellbeing. Residents are able to bring some of their own furniture with them to help them feel familiar in their new surroundings, creating a sense of comfort and belonging.
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