Pets ‘provide the best care’ for dementia sufferers
Rabbits, dogs, cats and even ponies should be welcomed at residential and dementia care homes. That’s the view of care provider Craig Healthcare, which has integrated interactions with animals into its personalised care programmes. Residents at its Cramlington House and West Farm sites have been provided with proactive animal-assisted initiatives which demonstrate the affirmative role […]
‘Rickshaw therapy’ offers innovative care model for dementia patients
A decorated former soldier has used his military skills and imagination to back up his ‘outstanding’ classification from the Care Quality Commission by launching a ‘transformative’ initiative for dementia patients and those with learning difficulties. And, he says, the lessons learned could benefit the whole care industry. Retired Major Jonathan Cunningham MBE, who owns Rosebank […]
