According to the Alzheimer’s Society, nearly one million people in the UK are currently living with dementia, and that number is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. Each person’s experience of living with dementia is unique requiring a tailored approach to care.
To mark Dementia Action Week we take a look at what dementia care looks like at OSJCT and how our commitment to providing compassionate specialist support is having an impact.
Brookside Care Home in Melksham has partnered with The Happiness Programme, bringing award-winning interactive light therapy technology to residents as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, person-centred care.
Residents and colleagues at Fremantle Court Care Home came together for a “Walk for Autism” event, stepping out in support of World Autism Day and in celebration of one colleagues personal journey with autism.
Wing View Care Centre is celebrating New Client Manager Cathy on a successful daring skydive in support of Dementia UK, surpassing her fundraising target and raising an impressive £1,132 to help support families affected by dementia.
Residents at Lent Rise House Care Home came together for a joyful VE Day tea party, filled with remembrance, conversation, and shared reflection on life during wartime Britain.
Residents at Fremantle Court Care Home stepped back in time as the home marked VE Day with an emotional celebration honouring the extraordinary experiences of three residents who served during the Second World War.
Residents, families, staff, and friends came together to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Orders of St John Care Trust’s Avonbourne Care Centre in Salisbury, marking a decade since the home officially opened on 4th May 2016 by Princess Alexandra.
Residents and staff at OSJCT Hayward Care Centre in Devizes have been busy preparing shoeboxes filled with treasured everyday items as part of the inspiring ‘Shoebox Stories’ project.
Residents across a number of our homes including Edwardstow Court, Wellford Gardens, Grace Care Centre, The Lakes Care Centre and Goodson Lodge are set to benefit from improved hearing health following specialist ear care training delivered to colleagues through a new partnership with Tympa Health
