Dementia Care at Victoria Care Centre
Victoria Care Centre is committed to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care tailored to individuals with advanced dementia. Our dedicated nursing team possesses extensive experience and strives to enhance the quality of life for our residents by promoting cognitive function, independence, and overall well-being.
Our proficient nursing staff conducts detailed assessments and collaborates closely with medical professionals and external organisations. This integrated approach ensures that our residents receive the highest standard of care, including:
- Cognitive Stimulation: We utilise innovative strategies designed to engage cognitive abilities and help slow cognitive decline.
- Encouragement of Independence: We empower our residents to maintain their independence as much as possible while providing the necessary Support.
- Enhancing Well-being: We prioritise the emotional and social aspects of our residents' lives by creating individualised care plans.
- Medication Management: We collaborate with medication professionals to effectively manage prescriptions and minimise potential side effects.
- Behavioral and Psychological Symptom Management: We focus on addressing non-cognitive symptoms of dementia to improve our residents' quality of life.
- Mobility Assistance: Our team is on hand to assist with mobility needs, including safely using wheelchairs and ensuring comfort and security.
- Pain Relief Strategies: We perform thorough assessments to manage pain effectively, enhancing overall comfort.
- Tissue Viability Care: We take proactive measures to prevent and address pressure ulcers, safeguarding skin integrity.
- Nutritional Support: We collaborate with community nutrition specialists to provide tailored nutritional guidance for weight management, including care for PEG and RIG.
- Incontinence Management: We adopt respectful and effective strategies for managing incontinence to uphold our residents' dignity and hygiene.
Leisure, Recreation, and Community Access
We believe in providing a stimulating and fulfilling environment for our residents. We offer a range of leisure and recreational activities, such as:
- Social activities: Group games, music therapy, and reminiscence sessions
- Creative activities: Art, crafts, and gardening
- Physical activities: Gentle exercise and outdoor walks
- Sensory experiences: Aromatherapy, music therapy, and touch therapy
We also facilitate community access, such as:
- Shopping trips: Accompanied outings to local shops
- Visits to local attractions: Day trips to parks, museums, or historical sites
By offering these specialised services, we strive to foster a nurturing environment where every resident is treated with dignity and receives the highest quality of care.
Collaborating with External Healthcare Professionals and Community Therapy Team
While we do not provide in-house therapy services for residents admitted through Advanced Dementia Care pathway, our nursing team collaborates closely with healthcare professionals, including neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. We create personalised care plans and facilitate referrals to community therapy services as needed.
