Safe Haven client drawing on experience to rediscover his artistic side
Safe Haven has recently welcomed a new client through its doors with a colourful past, whose passion had faded somewhat in recent times due to his dementia but is now showing signs of a renaissance. David Aldus is an artist from Brecon, in Wales. Born in 1941, much of...
Doll therapy brings comfort and joy to clients at Safe Haven
Doll therapy has earned the reputation of being one of the more controversial therapies used in the dementia care field today, but at Safe Haven we like to keep an open mind and give our clients the option to choose for themselves. In our experience, doll therapy...
Choosing a funeral that is right for you
Friend of Safe Haven, Frances Alcock, was a nurse for over 30 years. After attending her uncle's funeral, in 2013, she decided to set up her own funeral company, Opals, and now wants to offer more choice and transparency to those who require her services.The cost of...
Kittens make pet therapy session at Safe Haven just purr-fect for clients
Safe Haven was delighted to welcome a brother-sister act of the furry kind this week (September 8) as part of our kitten therapy session, and it didn’t take long for them to charm their way onto the armchairs for cuddles with our clients. Smidge, the tabby male, and...
Knitting keeps the mind active at Safe Haven
With needles at the ready and armed with balls of wool, many of the female clients of Safe Haven are reconnecting with the ever popular classic pastime of knitting. Knitting is no longer being solely left to our grandmas, with the hobby becoming ever more popular...
Howzat for sporting activities at Safe Haven?
As more and more clients join Safe Haven, they each bring with them a selection of past and present interests and hobbies, often including a variety of sporting activities. This gives us the perfect opportunity to add to our sporting equipment, and clients now...
Dementia-based board game wins over clients at Safe Haven
Clients and staff alike tried their hand at a dementia-based board game for the very first time last week with some very positive results. Friend of Safe Haven, Frances Alcock, came along to the centre on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 8,...
Clients in tune with music therapy at Safe Haven
Clients and staff at Safe Haven gave a very warm welcome to music therapy specialists, Music for Health, on Wednesday afternoon, who performed their musical therapy for people with dementia. Some of our staff have had the pleasure of working with David Newlands...
Taking a stroll down memory lane with Safe Haven’s walkers
With the warmer weather now upon us, the more mobile clients at Safe Haven are thinking with their feet and stretching their legs as they stride into the great outdoors for regular afternoon walks. After a busy morning and a very hearty lunch at the centre, clients...