Your loved one will be in the safest hands at Ardtully, thanks to our dedicated dementia specialist carers who know our residents well and understand the changes dementia can bring. Families often tell us that seeing familiar faces in the home each day makes a real difference, especially as their loved one’s memory and communication become more difficult.
One of the reasons we can provide consistent care is because of our high staff retention, with most of our carers having worked at Ardtully for several years. This continuity allows relationships with families and gives our residents a sense of family and reassurance in daily life.
Our dementia care support includes specialist training in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, alongside ongoing learning focused on communication and everyday routines.
At Ardtully, your loved one is cared for by dementia specialist carers in Essex who are experienced, consistent and attentive to individual needs
Supporting Life at Our Alzheimer’s Care Home
Life at Ardtully allows residents living with dementia to feel settled and at home in their surroundings. Dementia care is delivered consistently across the day, prioritising routines and relationships as needs change.
Experienced, Long-Serving Team
Many of the carers at Ardtully have worked at the home for several years.
This continuity means our residents are looked after by staff they recognise and have a good relationship with, which becomes increasingly important as memory and communication change.
Because our dementia specialist carers in Essex know the residents well, they fully understand their personal routines, preferences and usual behaviours. So small changes in your loved one’s behaviour will be noticed quickly and their care can be adjusted without too much disruption. Families often tell us that this consistency gives them reassurance that their relative is being cared for by people who genuinely know them.
Dementia Qualifications & Training
Families can feel confident that care at Ardtully is delivered by dementia specialist carers in Essex with the right training and experience to support residents safely and sensitively.
Our carers complete recognised dementia training, including:
- Health and Social Care NVQ qualifications with dementia-specific modules
- Training around behavioural changes linked to dementia
- Specialist training in Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia and mixed dementia
- Dementia communication techniques used during everyday care
- Reminiscence and sensory practice based on life history and familiar cues
- regular refresher training to keep dementia care support up-to-date
Specialist Dementia Approach
Dementia care at Ardtully prioritises clear communication and familiar routines. Approaches are used consistently across the home so residents know what to expect from day to day.
This includes:
- Gentle guidance during daily tasks and activities
- Communication techniques that reduce anxiety and maintain confidence
- Reminiscence work using personal history and familiar items
- Clear visual cues and signage to reduce confusion
- Quieter spaces for residents who need lower stimulation
Accreditation and Partnerships
Ardtully is proud to be working with the Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS). This partnership helps us look closely at how dementia care is delivered in the home and gives us access to guidance that keeps our approach up to date.
For residents and families, it means our dementia care support is checked against recognised standards rather than relying solely on internal training. Not only that, but the partnership also encourages our team to keep learning, try new ideas and build on the experience they already have.
Working with NaDCAS gives us another way to make sure the support we provide continues to move forward and reflects the needs of residents living with dementia at Ardtully.
Family Communication
We believe that regular, open communication with families is essential. Because knowing how your loved one is doing gives you confidence about the care in place – and we always make time for those conversations.
If you’d like an update or if something is on your mind, you can speak with the dementia specialist care team during visits or contact us directly at any time. We’ll also come to you if we notice changes or feel that an adjustment to care should be discussed.
You should always feel comfortable talking openly with us and asking questions about how your relative is getting on at Ardtully.
