Dementia Care

Etive House Care Home is proud to provide dementia care in Argyll & Bute and for those who are living with dementia, we have created a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for them to live in. Our Dementia Care team has all undergone thorough, specialist dementia care training, helping them to assist with all aspects and levels of memory impairment, ensuring that each individual is treated with the utmost care and respect.

Our Activity Coordinators always prioritise making sure that our residents get the very best level of care and support, especially when it comes to fulfilling their social, mental, and emotional needs. We always collaborate with our dementia residents and their loved ones to identify activities and therapies that are appropriate for their specific needs and to help them thrive. Daily planned activities improve social and mental stimulation and interaction, as well as relieve any frustrations and tensions associated with dementia.

What is Dementia Care?

Dementia is a condition that affects several cognitive functions, including speech and memory. With the right care and support, people with dementia can continue living life to the fullest. Our skilled medical teams help them maintain their sense of self and independence as long as possible.

At Etive House Care Home, we understand that each person with dementia is unique. Some may need only a little help with daily activities, while others require more support. Our dementia care is personalised to each individual, ensuring a positive and comfortable atmosphere in our care home.

Dementia Care at Etive House

Our staff has undergone comprehensive dementia training. We take pride in providing the highest level of care and respect to each resident. We focus on medical and personal care that promotes independence and helps each person reach their full potential. Regularly planned activities encourage social and mental engagement, helping to ease any frustrations or tensions associated with dementia.

Our care home is thoughtfully designed with areas that offer comfort and familiarity. We include practical features that reflect the significance of certain items for those living with dementia. We aim to make all our residents feel comfortable and at home at Etive House Care Home.

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What You’ll Find at Etive House

We’ve taken great care in designing our care home to guarantee our residents enjoy comfort, convenience, and the specialised assistance they require, thanks to our comprehensive range of facilities and services.

Nurse Call Systems

Customised Care Plans

Profiling Beds

Access to a GP

Access to an Optician

Access to a Dentist

Access to a Chiropodist

Access to a Physiotherapist

Dementia Care FAQs

Prior to moving into, Etive House Care Home, we arrange an assessment with our Home Manager and the prospective resident and their loved ones to ensure we can meet their care needs. We get to know their routines, interests, and preferences which we then ensure are included in their customised care plans. We adopt a person-centred approach to care and it is our goal to help residents retain their independence and dignity whilst providing support whenever they need us.

We invest in the training and development of our staff and when it comes to our dementia care team, they undergo training as necessary to ensure they are kept informed with the latest in dementia research. Our teams have the experience and knowledge to provide effective care to our residents with dementia, including support with personal care, activities, therapies, communication, mobility and more.

At Etive House Care Home, we provide a varied activities programme for all of our residents which includes both group and 1:1 activities and therapies. We regularly hold arts & crafts sessions and also provide music therapy, reminiscence activities and sensory therapy. The activities and therapies we choose aim to support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our residents, including those living with dementia.

Specialist Care Provided by Trustworthy Professionals

At our care home in Benderloch, Oban, we take great pride in delivering a diverse array of care services. Our core belief is that all our residents should have access to top-quality care while also being able to follow their passions, explore their interests, and form new bonds.

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