BOOGIE WONDERLAND - CARE HOME LAUNCHES DEMENTIA DISCO

On 21st May staff and residents at Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech dusted off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative which will take place very aptly during Dementia Action Week.

Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Rose Lodge care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. Life enrichment lead Jane Ritchie said “Everyone has had so much fun today, to see residents smiling, dancing and waving their glow sticks was magical. Its so lovely to have fun and have a boogey”

Residents at Rose Lodge stated “I have had so much fun today, I didn’t dance much when I was younger but I can now”

General Manager, Meg Jones, comments: “The Dementia Disco was a fantastic way to connect with others. We know the power of music brings joy and reminiscence for those living with dementia, their families and caregivers. Everyone is welcome - we’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in then our doors are always open.”

Rose Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Rose Lodge provides residential, nursing and dementia care for respite breaks to long term stays.

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