Dementia Care in Essex
Broadoaks has a bespoke dementia care wing. This allows us to carefully and mindfully manage, and where possible slow, the progression of dementia. This is achieved through the combination of a secure environment and knowledge of our residents as individuals who have a life to live.
In addition to the standard Nursecall, dementia bedrooms are fitted with a bespoke dementia care unit. The unit has been specifically developed to provide non-intrusive help for residents who need assistance when confused. At Broadoaks we can cater for 8 people with dementia in a bespoke unit.
Bespoke Monitoring Plans
Although primarily used during the night, the system can provide 24-hour monitoring of patients without the need for constant intervention from staff. It enables staff to select a movement profile which is considered to be normal for the particular resident.
We have the ability to centrally control lighting in the bedroom and en-suite bathrooms. This system helps guide residents to the bathroom and back to bed without the need for staff to be present. If at any time movements do not conform to personalised ‘normal behaviour patterns’, the alarm is automatically raised. This in turn systematically alerts staff through the Nursecall system to attend to the resident. In addition, the unit can be configured to monitor doors, this alerts staff when a resident leaves the bedroom.
Addition to the dementia units, each bedroom is fitted with a tracked ceiling hoist. Our staff are trained to the highest levels and specialise in care for residents suffering with dementia. They understand how to deliver the best care for dementia patients.
We encourage the collation of memories and reminiscence from admission resulting in a visual indicator outside a resident's room in the form of a memory box.
At Broadoaks residential care home we are dedicated to providing outstanding care for dementia patients. Please don't hesitate to contact us on 01702 545888 or drop us a note using the contact us form on the 'Enquiries' page
