Care workers at Bernash wear pyjamas and dressing gowns at night to remind residents with dementia, who get disorientated, that it is bedtime.
Ryan Somauroo, director at Bernash Care Home, who is responsible for the bedtime initiative, said, “many of our residents are living with dementia and when they wake during the night it can be confusing to see lots of activity. By going about their work in pyjamas and dressing gowns, our night staff are helping to remind residents that it’s time for bed.”
Reviews left on the leading care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, show that Bernash Care Home treats their residents with compassion and dignity.
One relative said: “Where do I start? Bernash as a whole is wonderful! The staff and manager, in particular, are the most caring and considerate care home staff that I have met. They go above and beyond on a daily basis to make the care and dignity for my Nan first class. There is always something going on or someone coming.”
Another said: “My Mother has been a resident at Bernash for almost 2 years and my experience during this time has been outstanding with the overall standard of care, facilities and respect for residents being consistently excellent. What stands out for me, however, is the constant effort of management to improve the service and facilities. Communication with us has been really good and appreciated. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a home.”
Shelley Turnbull, Manager at Bernash Care Home said, “The initiative met with a really good response from most of the residents and we’ve seen a drastic improvement in their sleep patterns, so the switch has been made permanent.” She added: “It is remarkable how a simple change in uniform can have such drastic impact on the lives of those living with dementia.”