Supporting people with learning disabilities who also have dementia - Consensus Support

The Hollies, part of Ty Hendy, a learning disability service in Carmarthenshire is a specialist residential setting with 8 en-suite bedrooms for people with a learning disability and early-onset dementia/dementia and cognitive decline who may also have a physical disability.
Meet Raymond... Raymond has a learning disability and as he has got older, just like many older people with a learning disability, has developed other cognitive, social, communication and physical challenges. It has been vital to his well-being that the support he receives from The Hollies - a specialist service for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including dementia continues, regardless of his age - where he has a dedicated team who understand him, his needs and triggers. An elderly care home would be unlikely to be able to meet his highly complex needs...
Find out more about how and why we support older people with a learning disability: www.consensussupport.com/hollies/