Abbeyfield Voice

Learn how two care homes celebrated Dementia Action Week with a party and bake-off fundraiser at Westfield House and an expert-led awareness day at Speedwell Court.

Patricia Smith, a resident at Avondale, shares her lifelong passion for art, from her time as an RAF illustrator to her current dedication to knitting hats for the maternity unit and dolls for local charities.

Care Assistant Shubhan Selvaranjan, 19, shares how his volunteering at Pratt House care home and in Tanzania has taught him valuable lessons about care, empathy, and making a difference.

Abbeyfield House in New Malden now boasts a new sensory room, created by Activities Coordinator Jay Ward. He transformed an unused nursery into a calming space, hand-making curtains and material boards.

Learn more about how Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society (ALECS) in Clitheroe transformed their care home into a thriving community hub for residents and locals alike, offering dementia-friendly care and a welcoming space for various groups.

Hill House care home in Honiton hosted a "Don't Eat Alone" lunch, providing free food, music, and company to locals who live alone. The successful event, following a similar Christmas dinner, aimed to combat loneliness and may become a regular occurrence, with the home hoping attendees will consider Hill House for future care.