Dementia Care

At Sips and Smiles, I believe dementia care should nurture the whole person. My approach brings warmth, creativity, and connection into everyday life to uplift spirits make individuals feel joyful while the family and spouses can have a break for themselves.

What I Offer:

Companionship

Kind, consistent one-to-one visits to offer meaningful conversation, emotional support, and gentle company. Ideal for reducing loneliness and building trust through routine and warmth.

Creative Arts & Crafts

Hands-on activities like painting, collage, clay, or sensory crafts, tailored to the person's mood and ability. Art encourages expression, memory recall, and a deep sense of joy and purpose.

Outings & Excursions

Accompanied trips to parks, gardens, cafés, or cultural spaces. Whether it's a stroll in nature or a favourite place, outings boost wellbeing, confidence, and reduce agitation.

Holistic, Person-Centred Approach

I use music, storytelling, gentle sensory tools, and mindful conversation to support emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I take the time to understand each person’s past, preferences, and personality.

Why It Matters:

Dementia doesn’t take away a person’s spirit - it asks us to meet them differently. Through creative, compassionate care, I help individuals stay connected, engaged, and emotionally supported.

Every session is tailored to the individual’s needs, abilities, and personality.

Let’s make their days brighter, calmer, and more connected.

Sips & Smiles is a part of the Community Micro-Enterprise Programme by Essex County Council and the Community Catalysts Development Programme, in partnership with Suffolk County Council, and is listed on the directory here.