Cambridge Edition April 2023 - Newsletter

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EXPERT DEMENTIA CARE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Heathlands House care home in Cambridge delivers award-winning support to older people living with dementia

E verything we do at Heathlands House care home is focused on supporting your loved one to enjoy a wonderful quality of life – an approach we call ‘fulfilling lives’. Our caring and experienced colleagues learn everything they can about your loved one, tailoring all aspects of their care and lifestyle to their unique needs and interests. We are trained in the latest dementia care approaches, thanks to our partnership with the Association for Dementia Studies at Worcester University. A Dementia Coach in each home supports all colleagues to deliver high-quality care. ENJOY A FULFILLING LIFE Living at Heathlands House is all about continuing to enjoy hobbies and interests, making new friends, and even trying new experiences – always with the support of our caring team. Reminiscence-themed activities, from music sessions to baking, will help spark happy memories. Dancing, exercise classes, yoga and gardening enable your loved one to stay fit and active.

Heathlands House is designed to the latest dementia standards, with its own cafe, hair salon, cinema and bar. Signage, colour schemes, soft furnishings and floor coverings are designed to create a calming and accessible setting. HELPFUL ADVICE FROM EXPERTS If you have an older loved one who has recently been diagnosed with dementia, what can you expect as their condition progresses? How will they change, and how can you best support them? ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ is our free guide tackling 21 common scenarios families experience as they navigate their loved one’s condition. This guide captures the real-life experiences of relatives of Care UK residents living with dementia, plus advice from expert care home managers. It’s a resource packed full of vital insight into approaching the physical, behavioural and emotional challenges of dementia. Everyone’s dementia journey is different. At Heathlands House care home, we’re here for you every step of the way.

To download Care UK’s ‘Let’s talk about dementia’ guide, visit careuk.com/letstalkdementia

To find out more about dementia care at Heathlands House, please call 01223 631923 or email johan.molloy-cruden2@careuk.com Heathlands House, Bullen Close, Cambridge CB1 8YU careuk.com/heathlands-house

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