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Person-Centred Care Principles at Stanfield
At Stanfield Nursing Home, we use person-centred care principles from the work of Professor Tom Kitwood. He took the theory of Carl Rogers and adapted it to suit the wider functions of living outside of the therapy world including aspects of cognitive loss and the...
6 Fun Christmas Activities for Care Homes
It’s that time of year again! Christmas entertainment for care homes is an important part of finishing the year on a high. Last year, Christmas at Stanfield Nursing Home was a little different. We made sure the home was COVID-19 secure whilst still providing fun...
‘Big Bear, Little Bear and Dementia’ Book Explains Dementia to Children
Understanding dementia can be difficult for most people to come to terms with but explaining dementia to children can be a lot harder. Children’s book ‘Big Bear, Little Bear and Dementia’ helps to explain dementia to children.
Stanfield Nursing Home Hosted A Q&A On The 15th November 2021
On Monday the 15th of November, Stanfield Nursing Home hosted a Q&A session on our Instagram! We answered any queries about our nursing care and care homes in Worcester in general. Here’s a summary of what you asked! Why do people get dementia? Dementia is caused...
Risk of cognitive decline: Lack of exercise and poor nutrition
Stanfield Nursing Home provides specialist dementia care as part of our Worcestershire care. There are many elements to our lifestyle that increase the risk of cognitive decline. Lack of exercise and poor nutrition Recently, research at King's College London has...
Regular gardening could halve stroke patients’ chance of dying early
Residential care home activities are created around people’s hobbies, interests and ways to stay active and healthy. One of these activities includes gardening, a hobby which has recently been said to improve the longevity of stroke patients' lives. The same could be...
Common Myths About Dementia
People may often come across common myths about dementia because it is an umbrella term. Stanfield Nursing Home is a nursing home that provides care for people living with dementia. Here is a list of 5 common myths.
Scientists warn that Covid will accelerate ‘dementia pandemic’
COVID-19 and Dementia Over the past year, much research has been conducted on the effects of COVID-19 with other diseases and illnesses. One cause of concern is dementia. There are a number of people who contract coronavirus that go on to experience ‘long covid’. A...
Advice and Preparation for Moving into a Care Home
Preparing for the transition Any big change in lifestyle, such as moving into a care home, requires huge emotional adjustments. Especially when families are faced with the decision to give up caring for their loved one. Naturally, elderly people may not cope well with...
The Dementia Sensory Garden at Stanfield Nursing Home
The dementia sensory garden plays an important role in people’s daily lives at Stanfield Nursing Home. There are multiple elements that allow everyone to stay independent. As well as providing opportunities to engage in hobbies and relaxation. At our care home in...