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Alzheimer Care
Dementia and dementia-related conditions such
as Alzheimer’s are an ever-increasing problem for
older people. These conditions can bring
additional pressures to Families and those who
care for the person with the related condition as
the best care for their relative is constantly
being strived for.
Our Residents, who live with such conditions, are
cared for by our Specialist Team and Director of
Nursing through regular assessment of their needs.
Our Medical Doctor Dr. Griffin works closely with
our Team to ensure that every aspect of care
required for your relative is delivered in a
caring and efficient manner. Our Medical Team are
more than happy to work with your Family Doctor
should you wish to have your Family Doctor offer
the Continuation of Care your relative would have
had prior to residing with us at Abbeylands. The
care provided in these circumstances is focused on
improving the quality of life of our residents and
this is achieved through close liaison with the
Medical Professionals and Families concerned.
Our specialist Alzheimer unit is located in a
dedicated wing of the nursing home. The interior
of this unit is designed specifically for the
specialist care requirements of the Residents
condition.
Our Specialist Unit provides numerous services for
our Residents that include but are not limited to
the following:
- Day care facilities provided for Alzheimer
patients
- Various programmes of mental and physical
stimulation for Alzheimer’s sufferers including
quizzes, music, Art and bakery classes.
- Exercise and Physiotherapy with our external
consultants twice weekly or be special
arrangement where more intensive treatment in
required.
- Reminiscence therapy
- Sonas specialist active therapy with our in
house trained team.
- A variety of day trips away from the Home in
supervised outings.
- Spiritual services, kindly provided by our
local Parish Priest and Curate.
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