People living with dementia don’t need reminiscence therapy, they are not like broken clocks that need to be fixed.

They do need opportunities to engage in a wide variety of activities, and some of those may naturally trigger memories to be shared with others. This is not about being a person living with dementia, it is just about being human. Who of us doesn’t like to tell a story every now and then ?

Paul plays the Violin beautifully, both classical and modern pieces. He extracts the most extraordinary emotions from his instrument, and from his audience. Simply breath taking and we are very fortunate that he joins us regularly.

It appears men are uniquely able to express their friendship and togetherness without uttering a single word…

In a community there are no strict boundaries between the carers and those ‘being cared for’. The best care works both ways. At its best it is a loving interaction between people.

Flowers are a vital and regular part of  life in the Lodge and a number of residents really enjoy arranging them for all to enjoy. At the Lodge today: