Dementia Care Services, Buckinghamshire

Dementia affects every aspect of a person’s life. Truly understanding it means looking beyond the clinical symptoms and recognising the practical, emotional and social challenges that come with it.

The Princes Centre is a day centre providing specialist dementia care and support in a safe, welcoming and engaging environment. Our experienced team is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of people living with dementia across Bourne End and Princes Risborough and the surrounding areas, whilst reassuring their families that their loved ones are in the best possible hands.

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Our Approach

We focus on person-centred care, tailoring every activity and support plan to meet the individual needs of each client. Our team of trained professionals ensures that care is delivered with dignity, compassion and respect to every one of our clients.

Client Capacity: Up to 20 clients per day
Staff Support: 4 staff members present daily
Experienced Care: 85% of our elderly clients have a dementia diagnosis. As a result, our team is highly experienced and specifically trained to work with dementia patients

Engaging Activities & Therapies for Mind & Body

Our centre offers a wide range of activities designed to stimulate the mind, body and senses, helping clients remain active, engaged and connected. They are all tailored to the abilities and interests of our clients and include:

Reminiscence

Life story work, memory boxes and themed discussions

Music Therapy

Sing-alongs, familiar playlists, gentle rhythm exercises

Arts and Crafts

Painting, colouring, collage, knitting and other creative projects

Sensory Activities

Aromatherapy, tactile objects, sensory boards, hand massage

Gentle Physical Activity

Chair exercises, walking groups, stretching, movement to music

Cognitive Stimulation

Puzzles, word games, sorting activities, quizzes

Social Activities

Group games, conversation groups, shared meals and celebrations

Everyday Life Activities

Baking, gardening, folding laundry, setting tables

Relish Support Items

Personalised tools and resources to enhance engagement, independence and safety

Community Engagement

We also encourage participation in the wider community through:

Trips out with staff support
Visits from local entertainers at the centre

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Supporting Families

We don’t just support our clients, we support the families who love them. Dementia affects the whole family which is why we provide respite care and guidance for carers, ensuring you can take a break while your loved one thrives in a safe welcoming environment.

Staff Training

We understand how much it matters that your loved one is supported by experienced staff who treat them with genuine care, dignity and compassion. We ensure that our team receive extensive, specialised training when it comes to dementia, including:

First aid and manual handling
Understanding and supporting people with dementia
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS)
Diversity, equality and inclusion
Safe administration of medication
Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults
Dementia interpreters training
Dementia bus training for hands-on experience

Why Families Trust The Princes Centre

As a local authority in dementia care, we know that choosing care for a loved one can feel overwhelming. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know each client, learning about their lives, their likes and dislikes and what is important to them and you as their carer. This helps us plan activities that will suit them, and gives you the reassurance that they will be given personalised support and reassurance whilst having access to meaningful activities. We value:

Individualised, person-centred care for people living with dementia
Meaningful engagement through familiar and purposeful activities
Experienced, highly trained staff with specialist dementia expertise
Family-focused support offering respite and reassurance

At The Princes Centre, we combine professional expertise with a warm, caring approach, helping people living with dementia in Bourne End, Princes Risborough and the surrounding areas to stay active, happy and connected.

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Taking the First Step

Realising that your loved one needs additional help is never an easy thing to accept. Our team is here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and support you without any pressure. We would love to invite you to come and visit our centre and meet our staff to get the reassurance you need. Contact us today to make an appointment to come and visit us.

Speak to Our Dementia Support Team

For more information give us a call.

01844 345105

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