Supporting clients with dementia to live well with dementia implies that our active ageing co-ordinator also specifically needs to allow residents to take part in activities during the day, which match their interests and will enable them to maintain and improve their quality of life.
A large percentage of clients in care homes have some form of dementia and there continues to be a deep-seated pessimism about the quality of life for a person with the condition living in a care home can have. Yet people shouldn’t be settling for less. Truly person-centred care can be achieved, if meaningful activities are in place that reflect the pastimes, hobbies and preferences of residents.
Supporting people with dementia to be occupied, stimulated and engaged is the best way to maintain their quality of life and can also have many benefits such as improving mood and reducing agitation
At Golden Care Homes we use reminiscence classes as well as several game works and puzzles which seem to be loved by clients with dementia. These classes are delivered by professional tutors having experience in the field
