Lavan Dementia Care Services

09/11/2025

We Shall Remember Them 🫶

08/11/2025

The Young Dementia Network and Dementia UK have developed a young onset dementia care framework which offers practical, evidence-based steps to help local health systems deliver faster diagnosis and integrated support.

In October 2025 we hosted a launch webinar, which over 800 people signed up for, to demonstrate how the framework can help integrated care boards (ICBs) deliver better outcomes for people affected.

Help us continue the conversation and watch the webinar now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2FDNupmhcI

05/11/2025

Teesside Princess Christmas Lunch for carers and loved ones living with dementia organised by our lovely friends at Teesside Dementia Link Services- only 15 places left ⭐️

The lower deck is now full, and only 15 spaces left on the upper deck

04/11/2025

Sleights Community Hub is our non profit community organisation - giving back to the community ⭐️

🎄🎅🏼 FREE CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH🎅🏼🎄

We at Sleights Community Hub would like to share that we are opening up on Christmas Day and offering a 3 course Christmas Lunch for FREE cooked by local chef Karl.

Karl has volunteered at the Moses Project for several years cooking Christmas Lunch for approx. 140 people, unfortunately the moses project is doing something different this year and through the power of connections Karl has been introduced to Sleights Community Hub.

We are offering 40 places allocated on first come basis and meets the referral criteria and referred by a professional.

The Day
Arrival at from 11:00
Serving of a 3 course lunch 12:30
The Kings Speech
Opening of a token Christmas gift
A Christmas themed quiz

The Menu
Starter - a choice of 2 soups with warm bread rolls and butter
Main - traditional Christmas lunch
Pudding - Christmas pudding with brandy sauce or chocolate fudge cake
Teas, coffee, mince pies, Christmas cake, cheese and crackers.

Referral Criteria
- Lives alone
- Isolated or at risk of isolation
- Will be alone on Christmas
- No close family or friends
- Over 50 years old
- Carer and loved one living with dementia
- Must be able to get to and from Sleights Community Hub independently
- Referrals to be sent to sleightscommunityhub@outlook.com
- Referrals to be received by 15/12/2025

We would greatly welcome any donations and volunteers to help out on the day.

Luke Myer MP - Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland
Tees Valley Rural Action
The Wynd Fruitier
Brickyard Brotton
Feel Good Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Cllr Ceri Cawley - Dormanstown
Teesside Mind
We Care You Care
Senses Wellbeing Centre CIC
Community Stepping Stones CIC
Cllr Julie Hart Hutton Ward Guisborough
Cllr Bill Suthers for Guisborough
The Nest

02/11/2025

📣Calling all workplaces and businesses 📣

FREE Webinars with specialist Dementia Nurses

One in two people in the UK will be affected by in their lifetime. 🧠

This means it is highly likely you will come into contact with people living with dementia in your workplace, including your employees or customers.

Dementia UK are offering FREE webinars that will help you learn more about dementia and how you can support employees and customers to have the best possible experience of your business.

Join the Dementia at Work team on 4th or 5th November 2025 and book your place here:

Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. Call our Dementia Helpline to find out how we can support you.

01/11/2025

Brightening up our windows with rainbow 🌈 blinds and we absolutely love them 🫶
Huge THANK YOU to Polaris Blinds 5⭐️

31/10/2025

Resharing for advice and information on Halloween 🎃

🎃 Halloween and Dementia 🧠

Halloween can be a difficult time for people living with dementia. The decorations, costumes, noises, and changes in routine can lead to overstimulation and worsen dementia symptoms such as confusion, anxiety, fear, and hallucinations.

1. Overstimulation
Bright lights, loud noises, and constant doorbell ringing can overwhelm someone with dementia.
The brain struggles to filter sensory input, leading to agitation or restlessness.

2. Increased Confusion
Unfamiliar decorations (like fake cobwebs, skeletons, or flashing lights) can distort familiar surroundings. Changes in environment or routine make it harder to recognize time or place.

3. Increased Anxiety and Fear
Costumes and masks can make it difficult for the person to recognize family, friends, or neighbors. They may perceive costumes as threatening or frightening.

4. Hallucinations and Fixed Beliefs
Decorations (e.g., ghosts, spiders) or sounds (e.g., spooky music) may feed into existing hallucinations or delusions, reinforcing false beliefs. This can heighten paranoia or distress.
💡 Tips to Reduce Distress

Keep the environment calm and familiar, avoid excessive decorations inside the home.

Explain to the person what is happening and reassure them often.

Avoid scary movies or loud music.

If trick-or-treaters visit, consider sitting together in a quiet room away from the front door.

Keep lighting warm and consistent to reduce shadows and confusion.

Stick to familiar routines and provide comforting activities (music, gentle conversation, or favorite snacks).

31/10/2025

As the weather turns and the temperature drops, SOUPER days are coming……………….

Soup is an ideal meal for older adults and people living with dementia.

It’s easy and quick to make, and can be packed with fresh vegetables, making it both healthy and nutritious.

Soups are easy to eat, especially when served in a bowl or mug.

Soup can be served as starter, a snack or a main meal.

Soup can be enjoyed with bread, croutons, sandwiches, or toasties.

You can boost the protein content of soup by adding meat, beans, or lentils.

You can increase the calories of soup by stirring in cream, milk powder, milk, or butter.

You can serve your soup chunky, smooth or any consistency desired.

Soup has a high water content, which helps with hydration, which is especially important for those who struggle to drink.

Soup of the day - Hearty Vegetable (onions, leeks, carrots, swede, cauliflower, potatoes, butternut, chicken stock, salt, pepper, peas pudding, water)

Vegetables supplied by The Wynd Fruitier

31/10/2025

💜Specialist Dementia Care Day Service💜

Limited spaces available and waiting list now in place for Monday, Thursday and Friday 📝

Edit ✍️
⭐️Tuesday - 1 space available ⭐️

⭐️ Saturday - 4 spaces available ⭐️

Are you caring for your loved one who is living with memory problems, dementia, MS, Parkinson’s, aging and frailty?

Why not consider a day care service ?!?!

LDCS dementia care day service is based on Guisborough and has no catchment area, anyone can access our services.

LDCS dementia care day service can improve quality of life, help keep an individual safe and feeling valued, stimulate and engage, and also offer peace of mind and reassurance to carers and families.

LCDS dementia care day service is a place where people living with dementia and related conditions can attend during the main part of the day for companionship, friendship, meaningful activities, stimulation, support, meals, snacks, and drinks while retaining the independence of still living at home.

Attending LDCS dementia care day service can offer respite to carers and families , especially if they have other responsibilities like work, children, grandchildren, other commitments or just need a break.

LDCS day care service offers high staff ratio, which allows for person centred interaction, engagement and fun, which means people get choice and 1-1 time with staff.

Attending LDCS dementia care day service brings together others in the community living with dementia and related conditions promoting friendship and socialisation.

A typical day at LDCS dementia care day service will usually consist of diverse activities, such as singing, crafts, art, cooking, quizzes, sewing, games, exercise, walking the dogs, getting the morning paper, food shopping, pub lunches and day trips.

LDCS dementia care day service provides a variety of tasty meals, drinks and snacks based on NHS Eat Well guide and the Caroline Walker Trust guidelines.

LDCS dementia care day service is a nurse led service, Jade is a specialist dementia nurse and is the director and manager. Jade and staff are always on hand to offer information, support, advice and signposting to carers and families so they never have to be alone.

☎️ 01287 773322 / 01287 773323
📧 info@lavandementiacareservices.co.uk
💻 www.lavandementiacareservices.co.uk

30/10/2025

⭐️💜🧠 An Independent Specialist Dementia Nurse Service 🧠 💜 ⭐️

Jade is an Independent Specialist Dementia Nurse and has over 26 years of experience, knowledge and skills in supporting people affected by dementia, related conditions and ageing.

A Independent Specialist Dementia Nurse can play a vital role in supporting people living with dementia and their carers and families.

Jade can help in many ways:

🧠 1. Expert, Person-Centred Dementia Care
Providing specialist knowledge about dementia types, symptoms, and progression.
Can help tailor care and support to the individual’s cognitive, emotional, and physical needs.
Promoting independence and dignity for the person living with dementia.

👨‍👩‍👧 2. Support for Families and Carers
Offering emotional support and coping strategies for carers and families.
Providing education about what to expect and how to respond to changes in behavior and symptoms.
Reducing carer and family stress and burnout by guiding them through challenges.

🏥 3. Improved Care Coordination
Bridging the gap between hospital, community, and social care services.
Ensuring continuity of care and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Advocating for the person living with dementia within multidisciplinary teams.

💬 4. Empowerment and Education
Equipping carers and families with practical skills for managing daily care tasks.
Providing clinical advice on communication, nutrition, medication, and safety.
Helping carers and families navigate complex healthcare systems and accessing resources or benefits.

❤️ 5. Enhanced Quality of Life
Focusing on maintaining meaningful activities and emotional wellbeing.
Promoting early intervention and proactive care planning.
Supporting end-of-life care decisions with compassion and expertise.

Did you know, Jade facilitates a dedicated clinic every Friday afternoon - 12:00 - 17:00.

For further information, an informal chat or to book an appointment please contact us by telephone, mobile or email.

☎️ 01287 773322 / 01287 773323
📱 07925 886011
📧 info@lavandementiacareservices.co.uk

30/10/2025

A huge shout out to The Wynd Fruitier who became our new local supplier 5 weeks ago

A weekly delivery of the freshest and tastiest fruits, potatoes and vegetables 🌽 🍑🥔🍓🍍

Nothing compares to fresh and local ⭐️

29/10/2025

🚪Open BANK HOLIDAYS and SATURDAYS 🚪

Did you know our 💜 dementia care day service 💜 is open on BANK HOLIDAYS and SATURDAYS, 10:00 - 18:00.

That’s because we understand that dementia, memory problems, MS, Parkinson’s, aging, frailty, care and support needs don’t stop after 16:00 in the evening and on a weekend when most tier 1 and tier 2 services close…….

The only days we do close are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

We are not just any service, we are Lavan Dementia Care Services , the only specialist dementia nurse led community service in the north east of not further.

We deliver and provide evidenced based gold standard care and support by a skilled, experienced and dedicated team.