Sep 2021
World Alzheimer's Month at Avonbourne Care Centre
September is always World Alzheimer’s Month and this year, the theme has focused on getting to know dementia.
What does it mean, how does a person’s behaviour or memory change, and what are the symptoms and early signs? Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes damage to the brain. It’s the most common cause of dementia, which is progressive, meaning that someone’s symptoms will get worse over time. One of the most important things to be aware of is that dementia is not just an inevitable part of getting old.
Avon Court is our specialist dementia household at Avonbourne Care Centre in, for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s in Salisbury. Each of our team is trained to recognise the symptoms (which could include memory loss, or challenges with solving problems or thinking straight) and to support people with these changes.
The care we give at Avon Court is very much person-centred, meaning there is no ‘one-size fits all’ approach. Instead, we tailor our care to the individual, and to their likes and needs. There are lots of treatments available, either drugs from your GP, or alternative therapies to support someone after diagnosis. At Avon Court, we run lots of activities aimed at keeping our residents busy, physically and mentally, but also socially, because we know how important it is for people to stay active. Music and singing, as well as arts and crafts, are good ways to get people engaged.
We’re encouraging people this month to find out more about dementia and the various forms it takes. There are lots of resources available, including on our website, and if you’d like to know more about how we support our residents living with dementia in Salisbury at Avon Court, please do give us a call on 01722 429400 – we’d be delighted to help or show you around.