Our homes specialise in caring for residents who are living with dementia
Our teams are continually undertaking dementia-focused training to ensure we are delivering the best care.
At Ochre Care, we provide specialist dementia care in Selby for residents living with memory loss and cognitive change, with experienced, dementia-trained teams at both Abbey Lea and Westwood.
Dementia affects people in different ways. While conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia may share similarities, each person’s experience is unique. Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis, we focus on the individual – their routines, preferences, relationships and life story.
We understand that dementia can affect memory, communication, confidence and reasoning. Our approach prioritises reassurance, familiarity and emotional wellbeing to reduce anxiety and help residents feel secure.
As a home specialising in dementia care, we approach caring for residents in several ways:
