is an approach that prioritises the individuality, preferences, and dignity of people living with dementia. It moves beyond focusing solely on their medical needs to addressing their psychological, emotional, and social well-being.
Person-centred care is at the heart of a day with Tapestry Day Club. Our hosts recognise that each of their guests are unique, with their own personality, life history, and preferences and tailor the support they provide to reflect these personal characteristics. The day focuses on what their guests can do, rather than what they cannot, fostering a sense of purpose and independence.
Equally our hosts involve their guests in decisions about the day, developing activities that reflect their guest’s past hobbies or interests, such as crafts or music.
We carry out an assessment prior to any guest joining us, which we share with their host, where we capture their life story, hobbies, interests and wider family. Our hosts then use this to ensure the day is truly person-centred.
Take a moment to watch the short film ‘Missing a Note’, courtesy of Fact Not Fiction Films. A short drama that aims to inform audiences in a light-hearted, yet poignant style to increase the understanding of Dementia.
Sussex dementia healthcare professional whose mother was a member of Tapestry Day Club for more than six months until she moved into a care home: “Tapestry’s approach of viewing people as having rich life experiences and engaging people is to be commended. Their care is totally person centred. It is social inclusion at its best for dementia care. It helped my Mother remain at home, keeping her active, lively, independent and socially engaged.”
Published: 23 November 2024
‘Missing a Note’ is a 15 mins (2019) short film directed by Beth Moran, produced by Tristan Loraine and executive producers were Alan King, Bernadette O’Sullivan, Adrian G. Pop.
‘Missing a Note’ stars Ian McElhinney, Elaine Paige and Darcy Jacobs
Schoolgirl and aspiring singer Molly performs before retired opera legend, John O’Connell, in hope he will write her a good scholarship report. But John’s now diminishing memory means Molly is in for a few puzzling surprises in this charming short drama.
Courtesy of Fact Not Fiction Films
