We live for the moments of clarity that someone with advanced Dementia or Alzheimer's can have, when given the stimulation to remember an old tune, or a familiar face. Lisdoonan House is our dedicated home for our specialist Alzheimer's and Dementia care.
Castleross has over 22 years’ experience in dementia care and our specialist trained team provide encouragement and assistance to restore the simple pleasures such as a walk, music a trip to the beach or spending time in the secure gardens. This approach is designed to help family members cope with the challenges facing them and their loved ones.
Living in lisdoonan you can choose which area you wish to sit in, which TV to watch and who to join for lunch. Through this unique design the people who live here have regained control and ownership over their day. Furthermore, they are stimulated by the familiar environment and are encouraged to participate in reminiscence and the sharing of stories.
The Kavanagh Community Centre, which is part of the Castleross provides a venue for organised group activities and events for the people who live in Lisdoonan and often hosts live music & dramas.
All our staff are trained to understand dementia and the behaviours that can be associated with dementia. This training program allows them to manage behavioural problems in a safe professional way, while always remembering the person behind the behaviours.
All of our dementia specific houses are supported by visiting Psychiatry of Old Age Specialists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists as well as Alternative Therapies.
Many families ask us to explain what exactly is Alzheimer's and how does it affect people. We have found this illustration puts excellent clarity on how the disease affects the brain.
At Castleross we endeavor to provide specialist care to include activities for residents
with Alzheimer's and dementia related conditions. These activities include:
the stimulation of memory
communication through reminiscence experiences
communication through sensory experiences
talking and games
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