Lark View Care Home provides Dementia Care in Canterbury as well as Nursing Care, Residential Care, and Respite Care.
As an all-inclusive, purpose-built care home, Lark View has been specifically designed to provide luxury accommodation, first-class facilities, and exceptional standards of elderly care and support to those with specific health conditions.
As a condition that most commonly affects cognitive functions, people living with Dementia tend to experience changes in their ability to think, remember and communicate. Dementia has varying levels and types, meaning it can affect people in a range of different ways. A person can receive dementia care in a number of settings, including a Residential Care Home or Nursing Home. Dementia care is intended to offer support and aid to those living with the progressive condition.
The place and type of support given to those living with dementia is provided on a case-by-case basis, as each person’s symptoms and severeness differ. The first step in identifying what support is needed for yourself or a loved one is to know what the signs and symptoms are. For instance, signs of the initial to mid stages of dementia can be experiencing difficulty with day-to-day activities, forgetting dates or appointments, or struggling in social situations.
Dementia is known as a progressive condition, meaning that typically, symptoms are likely to worsen as time goes on, although people will experience this at differing rates. Those living with a more advanced level of dementia may experience a loss of awareness or their surroundings and may also require help with personal care, mobility, and communication. Assessments can be carried out to help identify what support is required. Care homes that provide dementia care offer a supportive environment where there is access to specialist and professional care 24/7.
We are proud to offer Dementia Care in Canterbury, which is provided by a team of professionals who have extensive experience in the care sector and are available to support our residents with dementia around-the-clock. Our care team has received training and has the knowledge to deliver a high standard of care and support to those living with dementia. Our dementia care teams are dedicated to undergoing regular training so they can learn about the latest research and methods in dementia care, and so that residents and their families can rest assured that they are receiving the most appropriate care for them.
Our care home in Canterbury is a warm and welcoming environment that is fully equipped to support older people and their needs. Our team has all the resources they require to provide high levels of medical and personal care, not only for Dementia Care, but for Nursing Care, Residential Care, and Respite Care too. Our care team also goes to great lengths to identify useful therapies for those living with dementia and has the knowledge and experience to recognise when needs change and therefore when care plans need to be adapted. No matter what type of specialist or elderly care service you require, we invite every prospective resident and their relatives to our home for a consultation with our home manager, where expert advice and guidance on their care search is provided to help them make an informed decision on what is right for them.
We know that each and every resident who comes to live with us at Lark View will have their own individual requirements, interests, and preferences. We deliver care that is personalised to each resident with customised care plans and an en-suite bedroom which residents are free to make as homely and as familiar as they like with their own belongings and small items of furniture. It is important to us that residents feel at home and have a space that is familiar to them, as well as be provided with opportunities to continue doing the things they love and pursue new interests.
Thanington is a quaint civil parish situated on the edge of the popular city of Canterbury, less than 10 minutes drive from the centre. Our luxury, all-inclusive care home is located in a beautifully rural area, with stunning views, the River Stour running nearby, and Larkeyvalley Wood just 5 minutes away. Here, residents and their loved ones are able to go for a stroll, get some fresh air, and admire the wildlife. Further into Canterbury, residents can enjoy more of nature at stunning locations such as Westgate Gardens.
Known for it’s impressive cathedral and rich historic past, there are plenty of places to visit in Canterbury to make the most of its offering. Once you’ve explored the Canterbury Cathedral grounds, there are are a variety of theatres, museums and galleries to discover. Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint is well worth a visit for its insight into medieval Canterbury and its view across the county of Kent. There are various other attractions in Canterbury that are fantastic for a family day out, such as Howletts Wild Animal Park which is great for animal watching and a spot of lunch.
A lot of work has been put into making Kent and the communities within it dementia-friendly. Age Space has created this helpful guide which details dementia-friendly initiatives in the local area, perfect for those living with dementia, their carers, and relatives to visit. From dementia cafés and cinema screenings, to church services and activities, these initiatives enable those living with dementia to feel included, continue to do the things they love, meet new people, and seek support from people who understand.
Lark View Care Home
Cockering Road
Thanington
Canterbury
CT1 3UR
