‘Dementia Friendly’ Bluebird Care brings the Virtual Dementia Tour to Bath
Published: 29/06/2017
Carers from Bluebird Care (Bath & NE Somerset) have experienced first-hand what it is like to have dementia, when they stepped inside the Virtual Dementia Room, as part of a training session on June 28th.
The Tour took over two training rooms for the interactive day long training sessions.
Experience Trainer and managing director Glen Knight said:
The Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour is a unique experience which enables participants to see the world from the perspective of someone living with dementia. Whilst initially participants experience fear and anxiety, the tour seeks to build empathy in staff and families so that they can change their practice and approaches to dementia care. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Louise Taylor, Business Manager said:
Ben Gillow, Care Worker said:
Bluebird Care (Bath & NE Somerset) provides care in people’s own homes, many of whom have dementia, across the region.
Contact us at Bluebird Care on 01225 445225 or bath@bluebirdcare.co.uk.