On Friday 23rd May staff and residents at Iverley View Care Home in Stourbridge will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative which will take place very aptly during Dementia Action Week.
Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at the West Midlands-based care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.
The first Dementia Disco will take place on Friday 23rd May at 2:30pm within the home’s dementia community and everyone is welcome to attend. General Manager, Amanda Morgan Bennett, commented: “The Dementia Disco will be a fantastic way to connect with others in a relaxed and supportive environment.
“We know the power of music brings joy and reminiscence for those living with dementia, their families and caregivers. Everyone is welcome - we’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community.
“If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a chat and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.” Iverley View Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals.
It provides Residential and Dementia Care for 55 residents from respite breaks to long term stays. Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect.
Providing a wide range of services for a variety of needs, Barchester Healthcare supports over 13,000 residents across 264 homes and hospitals for short breaks to long term stays. A leading care provider over the last 30 years, Barchester services include residential care and nursing care tailored to the individual. Barchester also provide expert dementia care.
Many Barchester homes feature a Memory Lane Community, which is a dedicated part of the home designed to support residents who are living with various stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia, to stay as independent and active as possible. Barchester also have dedicated services that provide specialist care for those who require neuro rehabilitation, as well as care for those with Parkinson’s or Huntington’s disease.
Barchester have six independent mental health hospitals that offer functional and organic mental health services. Once again Barchester Healthcare is proud to be named winner of the RoSPA Health and Safety Award for the Healthcare sector for its contribution to occupational health and safety.
At Barchester, we celebrate life and make sure the people we support do too. Their teams of well-trained staff focus on the individual needs of each resident and are passionate about independence, dignity and choice for all residents in their care.
They employ motivated, attentive staff, who are committed to a high standard of care.
