​'It’s heartwarming to see!' How Guild Care’s Haviland House in Worthing keeps residents active

For residents living with dementia at Haviland House, our focus revolves around activities that foster reminiscence, provide sensory stimulation and instil a sense of purpose.

Our Haviland House care home offers dedicated residential and nursing care in an environment built specifically for people with dementia. The home consists of five households, each suited to the varying needs of people living with dementia.

Inclusive exercise

Here at Guild Care, we recognise that exercise can be profoundly beneficial for people living with dementia – both physically and mentally.

Led by trained physiotherapists, our Haviland House exercise classes not only keep everyone healthy, but they also help create energy in the home. Our Love to Move sessions, which feature a mix of yoga, stretches, and other non-strenuous exercises, are particularly popular with our residents.

Our Stay Still and be Fit sessions are perfect for those who prefer lighter activities, as Kerri Sparrowe, our care needs co-ordinator and dementia lead explains: “These classes are perfect for those who need relaxing and engaging exercises that can be done from the comfort of their chair – it’s all about creating an inclusive environment where everyone can take part!”

Reminiscence and relaxation

We also offer sensory Namaste hand massage therapy, which works well for individuals who may have lost speech and sight due to dementia. These sessions are individually tailored and focused on bringing back memories by incorporating familiar songs and scents from the past.