Every member of our team receives specialist dementia training, enabling them to understand the different types of dementia, recognise how symptoms affect each person differently, and deliver truly person-centred support. By getting to know each resident’s life story, routines, interests and preferences, we create care that promotes independence, reduces anxiety and helps people feel valued and understood.

As part of our ongoing dementia care journey, we’ve introduced a range of innovative initiatives that enhance everyday life, including:
• Dedicated activity stations that encourage independence, stimulate memories and promote meaningful engagement.
• Dementia-friendly equipment and environments designed to support confidence, orientation and accessibility.
• Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) resources and structured programmes that help maintain cognitive function and encourage social interaction.
• Our Connected Living approach, where every team member plays a role in creating meaningful moments and building genuine relationships with residents throughout the day.
• Personalised care planning that reflects each resident’s history, preferences, routines and interests, ensuring care is as individual as the person receiving it.

Dementia care is a specialised form of long-term support designed to meet the unique needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive decline. It focuses on maintaining safety, dignity, and quality of life through tailored environments and expert clinical assistance.

We recognise that dementia is different for everyone, despite presenting itself with similar signs and symptoms. Each person is unique, so our approach to Dementia care involves building relationships with each individual. Daily routine and life history are vitally important for anyone living with dementia – no matter what stage they may be at.

All seven of our East Anglia care homes offer specialist dementia care options. Whether you’re based in Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk, or Cambridgeshire, there’s an Athena Care Home nearby for your loved one with dementia.

Our care homes are built around a person-centred care approach, creating a true home away from home. Every resident is encouraged to personalise their own space with familiar belongings such as favourite furniture, treasured photographs, and meaningful personal items.

By surrounding residents with comforting reminders of their life, identity, and memories, we help create a warm, familiar, and reassuring environment that supports wellbeing.

Each of our care homes is thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated to feel welcoming and homely, with residents’ own artwork proudly displayed throughout the home, further enhancing the sense of comfort, belonging, and individuality

As dementia progresses and brain communication changes, eating and dining can become more challenging for many individuals. Our experienced chefs and dementia care specialists understand the importance of providing personalised nutrition that supports changing tastes, physical abilities, and sensory needs.

We create customised meals for every resident, including texture-modified options for those living with chewing or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

Following a comprehensive care assessment, our compassionate dementia support team develops tailored dining solutions that promote comfort, dignity, and wellbeing. Families can feel confident knowing their loved one receives safe, nourishing meals and attentive support in a comfortable environment.

We also offer cutlery-free dining options for residents who prefer or benefit from eating without traditional cutlery or crockery, helping maintain independence and enjoyment at mealtimes.