Derbyshire
Dementia Care
As we learn more about this disease, it’s important we remain at the forefront of best practice in order to deliver the most satisfying solution to those living with dementia and their loved ones. Our connections with charities, organisations and educational establishments in terms of research findings and gaining current knowledge is of great importance so that we can be developing the most comfortable, engaging and positive environments possible.
We balance safety and security for our dementia residents with a real sense of home and visual ‘clues’ such as memory boxes and interior signposting to help people navigate their surroundings in a world that is increasingly hard to make sense of. Reminiscence sessions, shared history and musical therapy feature as part of the daily activity schedules, as well as time spent in the fresh air enjoying the sensory gardens and village walkways.
Richmond Villages is passionate about providing state of the art facilities in dementia care with best practice firmly imbedded at the heart of everything that we do. In Spring 2021 we opened our first Dementia Care Village taking knowledge from the Dutch model at Hogeweyk and implementing it here in the UK. Richmond Villages Willaston near Nantwich in Cheshire, is a lifestyle-led community with residents living with like-minded peers in small households of only six people. There is also a 35-bed nursing care home for those living with more advanced stages of dementia.
Richmond Villages Dementia Care
our approach to living well
our approach to living well
Providing a homely yet safe environment
Creating easy-to-navigate spaces
Fulfilling and comforting activities
Specialist dementia leads promoting best practice
‘Dementia Friends’ training throughout the whole Richmond team
UK wide fundraising and awareness events
Links with Alzheimer’s UK, University of Bradford and Stirling
Work closely with Bupa dementia specialists
Support for family, friends and loved ones
Dementia care is provided at Aston-on-Trent, Bede Village, Cheltenham, Letcombe Regis, Northampton, Willaston, Witney and Wood Norton.
Dementia care village at Richmond Villages Willaston – Now Open
What is a Dementia Friend?
All Richmond Villages staff have Dementia Friends training run by Dementia Friends Champions, who are trained and supported by Alzheimer’s Society. The training sessions aim to educate and provide a better understanding of the condition, in turn allowing our staff to better support residents and their families living with a dementia.
Our Care Ethos
Our ethos is to foster an atmosphere of care and support which enables residents to live as full, interesting and independent a life as possible. Helping residents live longer, healthier and happier lives.
Our ethos is to foster an atmosphere of care and support which enables residents to live as full, interesting and independent a life as possible. Helping residents live longer, healthier and happier lives.
Fantastic Facilities
At Richmond Villages we understand the importance of not just having a beautiful place to live but to have the facilities to match. Along with stylish restaurants and public lounges, good food is high on the agenda at all of our villages. Most villages also have a café and shop, hairdressing salon and library, some even have a wellness spa and all have lovely gardens in which to relax and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.
Activities & Events
Each village has their own full-time activities team who organise a wealth of entertainment for our residents.
Typical activities include:
- Coffee Mornings
- Supper Clubs
- Bridge Club
- Musical entertainment
- Knit & Natter
- Film Club
- Arts & Crafts
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