Chichester and Arundel Lifestyle Nov - Dec 2021

PLANNING FOR
BY DEMENTIA
CQC Good!!!
Inter-County Nursing & Care Services
LIVE IN CARE
Providing dedicated and personalised support in your own own home
01243 528777
ALL FIVE SERVICES INSPECTED
Thank Though the goodness new regulations, 2021 standards is a New and Year inspections and spring seem
will endless, be the upon ethos us at soon! Woodlands has not changed here in thirty
years either, “Treat each resident as if they are your own parent”.
Our garden is a quagmire and only in use by the very daring but
Not difficult to understand, though challenging at times. The staff,
with the recent visit of the gardener, by the time you read this
all highly qualified and very experienced in the field of Dementia
the daffodils will be thinking of coming up and the garden will be
Care, take enormous pride in their team with the results of a
looking lush and green, and ready for activities!
“GOOD” in all five categories of the CQC Inspection Report.
Residents However, the at Woodlands greatest reward have is choices daily…seeing that they residents are capable content, of
making secure, and – now comfortable – not tomorrow. and feeling By this at home I don’t without just mean social lunch or
tea pressures. in the garden. Being a Occasionally small home, only a resident fourteen might residents, prefer most to keep
to residents themselves get on in together their own well!! room There and is enjoy always their a quiet own corner company if
or someone their visitors!! feels a little Each Me-time resident is is in invited order! to join an activity or
just Woodlands observe. House It could is a be care skittles, home exercise, for elderly dancing, people with or a short board term
game. memory It loss, might dementia, involve a confusion, few, or be and on a Alzheimer’s one-to-one disease. basis, but The the
choice families is of theirs. residents at Woodlands have recognised, that whilst
becoming less able to live independently, even with home-care,
An their unhappy remaining mood skills can and sometimes abilities can be be changed, more successfully just by a big
smile maintained or a cuddle given specialist if invited. care, Observation earlier rather is absolutely than later. vital With as staff
pain, with an anxiety, average worry, of eight can years not always at Woodlands, be expressed familiarity but is can key. be
seen by an experienced and trained carer. We recently realised
The environment which is comfortable and homely with all
that our AVERAGE employment record is eleven years! Staff
soft furnishings, gives the warmth and understanding normally
at Woodlands can ask a resident what they would like, already
associated with family care. It is also borne in mind how families feel
knowing that their favourite is the lunch of the day. This means
when first leaving and later visiting loved ones. It is important they
continuity and a depth of knowledge about each individual
feel comfortable and confident in the care being provided and that
resident. How to and not to approach, their likes, needs, joys
Activities both daily are specifically tailored around each resident.
and what makes them content, perhaps even while suffering an
illness Christmas that is every coming, one and of us like reading everyone this else lives we in will fear be of. preparing This is
even homemade MORE mince IMPORTANT pies, Christmas in these Cake difficult and times. loads of shortbread!!
Decorations will cheers us up as we look out at the birds and
If squirrels you are scurrying thinking around of professional the garden care for for their a loved supper one while NOW or in
the residents future, patiently consider wait Woodlands for the warm House, aromas a small of baking luxury indicating family run
care supper home and near Christmas the beach. are on CQC their 5 way! STARS Another rated. year Maintaining at Woodlands!! the
HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROTECTIVE CARE.
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PLANNING FOR DEMENTIA
Woodlands House has been specialising
in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease for
nearly 31 years in Littlehampton...
ADVERTISING FEATURE
With Covid19 we are especially under pressure, to provide not
only the best care for our residents, but also supporting families
desperately sacrificing and trusting us with their loved. At Woodlands
our absolute top priority is the correct use of PPE, and our wonderful
permanent staff even restricting their own private lives to protect
our residents. Most of Woodlands staff have been employed for an
average of six years.
We also realise that taking and accepting the responsibility of making
such a life changing decision on behalf of a loved one is the hardest
decision we ever have to make. Finding the type of care available is
daunting in itself. Do you want a new large modern home with all the
“facilities” or do you want the home that offers the nearest possible
“feel” to a home? Do you want familiar caring staff, most of whom
have been at Woodlands for years and years with the maximum
experience, qualifications, and ongoing training and a Manager who is
in daily contact with both residents and staff?
Do you want to see every certificate for every course and pictures
of member of staff because there are so many, or do you want to be
greeted by the same team week in week out when you CAN visit?
These same staff knowing my loved one not only during the day but
also at night when they are alone and feeling lost?
ADVERTISING FEATURE
WOODLANDS
HOUSE
CARE HOME
We specialise in caring for those suffering from memory
loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of confusion,
in a luxury home in Sussex.
We operate an alternative Care Philosophy whereby
residents are encouraged to live their lives
without the pressures of social expectations
or unnecessary sedation.
www.woodlandshouse.org
www.carehome.co.uk
Room available NOW
CQC
Inspection:
“GOOD” for
every level!!!
If you are thinking along these lines, call for an initial chat you and feel
the homely atmosphere for yourself and just give you the confidence
and support you need to avoid a crisis by waiting. Visitors are
welcome ! (may be subject to Guidelines).
house.woodlands@gmail.com | 01903725458 .
For further information contact
Oonagh Cacioppoon 01903 725458
or email house.woodlands@gmail.com
4 St Winefride’s Road, Littlehampton, Sussex BN17 5NL
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