Page 54 • The HERALD • 25th June 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest Heartland Manor’s Unique Dementia Village in Brockenhurst Heartland Manor in Brockenhurst is home to a specialist dementia village designed to recreate familiar, everyday environments for people living with dementia. Known as Brock Village, the dedicated dementia community allows residents to move freely through a recognisable village-style setting, complete with spaces such as a post o ce, café, orist shop, sensory beach corridor, and safe walking routes. Each area has been thoughtfully designed to encourage familiarity, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Rather than a traditional care setting, the village re ects the rhythms of daily life. Residents are supported to engage in meaningful, familiar activities such as posting letters, enjoying co ee with family, arranging owers, or walking through sensory environments designed to evoke positive memories. e post o ce remains a much-loved feature, where residents can sort mail, send letters, and reconnect with familiar routines that o en carry strong personal meaning. e café provides a warm, social space for families to spend time together in a relaxed and homely setting, while the orist shop o ers colour, scent, and seasonal stimulation designed to support reminiscence and engagement. One of the most distinctive features of Brock Village is the beach-inspired sensory corridor, which uses sound, texture, and visual cues to recreate familiar seaside experiences. is space is designed to provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and encourage positive emotional responses. A dedicated village walk enables residents to move freely and safely throughout the environment, supporting purposeful movement and reducing the need for restriction: an approach increasingly recognised in specialist dementia care. CEO, Kate Biddlecombe, said: “Brock Village was created to reflect something very simple, that familiarity matters. When people recognise their surroundings, they feel more confident, more settled, and more themselves.” Kate added that dementia care at Heartland Manor is focused on dignity, comfort, and individuality, with care tailored to each resident’s life history, preferences, and routines. Sta at Heartland Manor receive specialist dementia training and work closely with families to ensure residents are supported in a way that re ects who su ering from dementia, you can book a tour around Heartland Manor, which o ers respite stays for as short as two days, as well as day care. Both of these options o er the opportunity to experience life at Heartland Manor. they are as individuals, not just their diagnosis. Families are encouraged to remain closely involved in daily life at the home, with shared spaces such as the café helping to maintain strong connections and natural, meaningful time together. If you or a loved one is Brock Village at Heartland Manor
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