We know that elderly people and young children are a great mix. We’re hearing of successful school visits to residential care homes on a daily basis – and this is great news for everyone. At Happy Days, we are passionate about helping to create community spirit. So, we’ve created an Engagement and Reminiscence Box, ideal […]
Really Get to Know Your Resident – Knowing a resident’s interests, past hobbies, favourites, likes and dislikes can help care teams engage with residents more meaningfully. Happy Days ‘All About Me – Personal Memory Jogger’ is an ideal way to help capture information about a person’s life: work – holidays – friends and more. Care […]
Watch this fabulous short video, explaining dementia to young people and families – created by a group of Admiral nurses …
Come and visit Chic Emporium, Thomas Weind, Garstang PR3 1LL where you’ll find a wealth of gifts and home accessories plus a range of Happy Days Dementia Workshop resources and nostalgic materials … Open Thurs – Fri – Sat – Sun – Mon …
by Gillian Hesketh MA MD Happy Days Dementia Workshop & Nostalgic Design There may be some controversy regarding themed rooms in residential and dementia care environments. Like Marmite, they’re not for everyone but Gillian Hesketh, MD of Happy Days Dementia Workshop & Nostalgic Design has seen how nostalgic settings can benefit social well-being. She now […]
