Sandalwood Centre

22/09/2026

Please make sure you have HP in place! 😊

SAFETY: Do you know about the Herbert Protocol initiative?

On World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, we are reminding our communities about the Herbert Protocol, a tool which is helping reduce risk and speed up searches in the event that a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s goes missing.

The information gathering tool consists of a form designed to make sure that if someone goes missing, the police can get access to important information about that person as soon as possible.

If a loved one goes missing, it can be deeply distressing and upsetting for family and friends. Being asked by a police officer to recall lots of detailed information can add to this stress, so the process is designed to remove some of that worry.

Relatives and carers can complete a Herbert Protocol form in advance, so that vital information is readily available to share with the police in the event of a loved one going missing. This helps the police save time usually used for gathering information and instead start searches sooner.

16/09/2026

❗️SPACE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT SANDALWOOD❗️

We do
FREE TASTER SESSION
9am until 1pm or
12pm until 4pm

FULL DAY SESSION £78.00
9am until 4pm -
HOME COOKED LUNCH included

HALF DAY SESSION £50.00
9am until 1pm
12pm until 4pm

Tea/Coffee and Biscuits on arrival with refreshments served regularly throughout the day.

Arts & Crafts available

Live Entertainment at some session

Are you looking for a safe space for your loved one, that is a fun, loving environment, with TRAINED STAFF to care for them, if so what are you waiting for GET BOOKED IN FOR THE FREE TASTER SESSION

ALL ENQUIRES RING
AMANDA or EILEEN on
01302 327318 😁

14/09/2026

🧸 Can a doll or comfort object help someone with dementia?

For some people, it may bring calm, purpose or a sense of connection. 🫂

For others, it may have no effect—or may even cause discomfort.🥺

The most important rule is simple:

💜 Follow their response.

Offer the object gently and use honest words such as, “Would you like to hold this?”

Then watch their facial expression, movements and tone.

It may be comforting if they:

💜 Hold or touch it willingly
💜 Smile or appear more relaxed
💜 Talk, sing or show affection
💜 Return to it by choice

Remove it if they:

⚠️ Turn away or push it aside
⚠️ Become frightened or upset
⚠️ Try to leave
⚠️ Show increased agitation

Never force participation or treat the person like a child. Comfort should always protect their dignity, privacy and right to choose.💜

Source Dementia Care Guides

13/09/2026

💜 To the caregiver who lost their patience today…

Maybe you answered a little too sharply.

Maybe it was the tenth time you heard the same question.

Maybe they refused the shower, fought you over medication, or became upset over something you couldn’t fix.

And afterward, the guilt came.

“I should have been more patient.”
“I shouldn’t have raised my voice.”
“I should be better at this.”

But dementia caregiving can be incredibly demanding.

You can be patient and still have limits.
You can be compassionate and still become frustrated.
You can love someone deeply and still have a hard day.

One difficult moment does not define the love and care you give every day.

Apologize if you need to.
Reset.
Ask for help when you can.
And give yourself some of the compassion you give your loved one.

💜 Tomorrow is another opportunity to try again.

Caregivers, if you needed to hear this tonight: you are human & we see you 🫂🫶🏻

Source Dementia Care Guides

12/09/2026

🫶🏻 Carers be kind to yourself, you are amazing and doing the best you can for your loved ones 💜🫂

09/09/2026

Let’s talk about SUNDOWNING 💜⬇️

07/09/2026

Whoop wooo 🙌🏻 everyone enjoying joining in with the Armchair Exercises today 🤩 we all love a bit of Johnny Cash - Burning Ring of Fire from 1963 😉💙

Thank you so much to Musical Moments! 🫶🏻

06/09/2026

We got over 50 reactions on my posts last week!
Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉🫶🏻🙌🏻

04/09/2026

When you receive wonderful feedback about all the staff here at Sandalwood 🫶🏻 Thank you so much 😍

Well Done 🙌🏻 everyone 🤩

04/09/2026

💜MEET THE TEAM💜

LOLA is one of our fabulous SUPPORT WORKERS at Sandalwood 🥰

LIKES
LOLA likes people that are honest and speak the truth 😊

DISLIKES
LOLA dislikes those that lie as there is no reason to lie about things! 🤯

FUN FACT
LOLA loves going on holiday, 🏖️ relaxing by the sea in the sunshine. She likes to keep-fit playing table tennis 🏓 anyone up for a game 😉😁🙌🏻