Beaucare Dementia Brochure

Dementia

TIPS FOR TALKING TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA

Approach from the front so you do not startle the person.

Always try to have conversations at eye level.

Never argue or disagree. Instead, join their reality. Keep the conversation simple and stick to short, specific statements.

Older memories are easier to recall than recent ones, so reminiscing on past times is a good idea.

If an upset occurs, acknowledge their feelings, try to change the topic of conversation or go for a change of scenery.

Don’t be offended if you are not remembered at the moment. It’s not you, it’s the dementia.

DEMENTIA

Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think and make decisions that interferes with doing daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, however there are many other causes such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. Though it mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.

This booklet showcases different products designed to help with the below key areas.

BATHROOM

SENSORY FALL PREVENTION

MEMORY BOXES

Memory Boxes can prompt conversation and provide mental and emotional stimulation. For a person living with dementia, the items or objects in a memory box can help them recall people and events from their past.

Our range is designed to be a secure, personal display cabinet for the safe-keeping of recognisable and special memorabilia. Used extensively in care homes, they have proved a practical and attractive tool.

Available in BEECH, OAK & CHERRY finishes

REMINISCING

For some people living with dementia, new memories are unable to form, more recent memories are often no longer accessible and older more deep-seated memories become the most recent.

Our range has been selected to fulfil three essential criteria:

• Stimulate reminiscence

• Prompt conversation

• Provide reliable landmarks

Our images are catalogued in a range of relevant themes including food, weddings, royalty, holidays, transport and fashion.

Our images can be supplied in two different formats:

• A choice of frames with non-reflective plastic-glass

• Museum Style – wrapped on 12mm MDF

Both options feature a non-reflective finish with secure hidden fixings.

MENU BOARDS

Menu boards are a proven tool to encourage and support good nutritional intake. Our simple solutions manage your menu in an attractive, practical way.

DRY-WIPE BOARDS

Can be written on and then cleaned when the details need to be changed

PICTORIAL MENU

Attractively designed panel with clear picture holders for you to place images of your planned meals

DOOR-CALS

A corridor full of doors that all look the same can be very confusing and distressing for a person living with dementia.

Door-Cals are a quick and simple way to make a corridor look different by creating the appearance of a brand-new panelled door to a patient’s home.

We offer a wide range of different colours & designs.

SIGNAGE

Reduce confusion with our recognisable, original and widely used dementia specific signage. We showcase the latest thinking on communication, providing clear dementia-friendly signage for care facilities across the UK. This helps to reduce confusion and aid daily orientation for people living with dementia.

We are proud to provide a dining solution for sufferers of dysphagia due to dementia. Our partners have revolutionised pureed food, helping older individuals receive the nutrition they need while making the process of eating a lot easier.

Puree food molds are flexible silicone molded trays designed to assist in improving the appearance of puréed foods as well as texture modified meals. Advantages

CROCKERY & CUTLERY

Dementia may affect a sufferers dexterity, leading to a struggle to feed themselves and use cutlery safely.

Our cutlery aids and classic dining sets enable independent eating for people with physical impairments. The plates are characterised by a narrow rim clearly separating the large inner surface of the plate.

Specially designed for those with dexterity issues, our crockery features intelligent non-slip intuitive design and bright colours.

GLOW IN THE DARK MUG

• Thermal function

• Internal cone to help those with shaky hands

• Starts to glow after short exposure to light

BEDROOM

Our dementia focused bedroom furniture and accessories have been specially designed to enhance personal living quarters.

We incorporate soft rounded corners, large scoop detailing with open viewing sections to ensure our products are user friendly. All our furniture features:

• Expert craftmanship

• Quality metal fixings and finishes • Optional lock • Sustainable manufacture in the UK

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Dementia sufferers may become anxious and/or frightened when they see their reflected image in a mirror. They may not be able to recognise or comprehend their reflection. Our mirrors are designed to be folded shut to mitigate this reaction.

SENSORY

HUG BY LAUGH

Revolutionary sensory product designed to be cuddled and to bring pleasure and comfort to people with dementia.

Features a beating heart and can play music that can be easily changed to a favourite playlist.

PROTAC SENSIT® CHAIR

The Protac® balls within the chair work by distributing a light pressure across numerous points of the body. The continuous stimulation through contact to the skin ‘updates’ the brain about the body and surrounding environment. The chair’s wings can be placed around the body, which imitates the human touch giving off a relaxing sense of security and safety.

BATHROOMS

Contrasting colours help users to use bathroom facilities; toilet seats, handrails and towels should all be easy to identify.

• Toilet seats and lids should be a contrasting colour to the rest of the toilet, for easier visibility and to prevent anxiety

• Grab rails in a different colour to the wall aid mobility and stability

• Portable anti-reflective commodes are ideal in a care environment for bigger spaces

ASSISTED BATHING

Our team advise, inspect and install specialist bathrooms in care environments. We can look at your existing space and offer suggestions for long or short term transformation. From hydrotherapy baths to complete bathroom installs we can renovate your space to make it safer and focused to dementia users.

New technologies are being developed within the industry and our established supply network ensures we can utilise our reach to supply you with the latest equipment.

Speak to a member of our team for specialised bathroom installation for new care homes. They will assess your needs and offer the best solution for you.

To see our full ASSISTED BATHING RANGE please scan here

WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS TO TRANSFORM YOUR BATHING SPACE

INCONTINENCE

Dementia sufferers are more likely to have problems with the toilet or incontinence than a person of the same age who doesn’t have dementia.

Anov is our industry leading incontinence range, designed with the users comfort in mind. Every product in the range features:

ULTRA ABSORBANCY | BREATHABLE FABRIC | ODOUR FREE TECHNOLOGY

The Anov incontinence range is efficient and discreet, offering the optimal solution for those in your care.

The complete range incorporates different absorption capacities and various sizes to leave all skin types feeling fresh.

SKINCARE

Itchy and scratchy skin is a common symptom of Dementia and Alzheimer’s, if left unchecked the trait may turn into a compulsive obsessive disorder.

Our skincare range is developed by experts to be the gentle and healthy choice for all care routines. We provide a wide variety of lotions, sprays and dry wipes for all skin conditions ensuring skin is left feeling soothed.

FALL PREVENTION

We offer a wide range of innovative products to help carers prevent the risk of falls whilst helping to promote an independent lifestyle.

SEATGARD

Specifically designed to allow carers to monitor seated residents safely from a distance.

FLOORGARD

A padded floor sensor mat triggers an alert once someone applies pressure by stepping onto it.

BEDGARD

A bed sensor pad is designed for use on top of a mattress, under the sheet and will trigger an alert when pressure is released from the pad.

MOTIONGARD

An ideal motion detector covering critical areas for resident safety.

Beaucare® Medical Ltd

Hornbeam Square West, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PA

t: 01423 873666 e: sales@beaucare.com w: www.beaucare.com