Dementia Care

Haling Park Care Home is designed to provide a secure, caring and friendly environment for those with dementia. Our Dementia Care team has all undergone thorough, specialised training and is experienced in dealing with all aspects and severity levels of dementia; we take great pride in providing the highest levels of care and respect for every individual.

Our Carers and Activity Coordinators go above and beyond, collaborating with dementia residents and their loved ones to create activities and utilise therapies that are appropriate for their specific needs and to help them thrive. Experience has shown us that executing daily planned activities improves social, mental stimulation and interaction is improved and any frustrations and tensions linked with dementia are relieved.

What is Dementia Care?

Dementia is a long-term illness that affects a number of mental functions, including speech issues and memory loss. With appropriate care and support, those living with dementia continue living their lives to the fullest when living here at Haling Park Care Home. Staff assists residents to maintain a sense of self and independence for as long as possible. We recognise that no two people with dementia are alike and that although some may only require modest assistance in managing their everyday lives, others may require much more. Our Dementia Care is entirely tailored to our residents with dementia and our home and staff offer the perfect environment for residents to live a fulfilled life, safely.

Our Approach to Dementia Care

Our team is fully trained to understand and support dementia; we take pride in delivering the highest levels of care and respect for every individual. Through carefully planned activities, social and mental stimulation is improved, and any frustrations and tensions linked with dementia can be relieved. It is our mission to provide the best, most appropriate treatment that helps each individual, allowing them to live a happy and comfortable life. With distinct spaces and recognition of the need for comfort and familiarity, as well as the practicalities like well-designed en-suite wet rooms, our home has been designed to be safe and accessible for everyone, including those living with dementia.

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What You’ll Find at Haling Park

Haling Park takes great pride in its thoughtful design, tailored to provide residents with a nurturing environment where they can find comfort, contentment, and a genuine feeling of home. Our unwavering commitment lies in empowering residents to live life their way, and we go to great efforts to support them in doing so.

Profiling Beds

Bespoke Care Plans

Nurse Call Systems

Access to a GP

Access to a Dentist

Acsess to an Optician

Access to a Chiropodist

Access to SALT Therapists

Dementia Care FAQs

Before residents join Haling Park Care Home, we engage in thorough discussions with our Home Manager, the new resident, and their family. This allows us to understand their unique requirements, daily schedules, and personal preferences, all of which we incorporate into their tailored care plans. Our main objective is to uphold their independence and dignity, providing them with the assurance that our support is constant and reliable.

Recognising the importance of continuous learning, our dementia care team receives regular training to stay updated on the latest advancements in dementia care and support. Equipped with extensive experience and knowledge, our team is skilled in providing comprehensive care, covering various aspects such as activities, therapies, communication, mobility, medication management, and support with personal care.

Residents at Haling Park Care Home are offered a rich activities programme, catering to both group and individual interests. Our activities range from arts and crafts sessions to music therapy, alongside engaging reminiscence activities. These activities and therapies are meticulously chosen to enhance the overall physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of all our residents, ensuring those with dementia receive specialised care and engagement.

Care With Our Residents at the Core

At our local care home in South Croydon, London, our ethos is more than meeting care needs, it’s about putting residents first and caring for the individual as a whole, allowing them to live the enriched and varied life they deserve.

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