Residential | Dementia | Respite
Residential | Dementia | Respite
The Rose Model of Dementia Care
At B&M Care, our aim is to make every moment count for residents living with dementia. That’s why every member of staff in our specialist dementia care homes is trained using our unique Rose Model of Dementia Care, which advocates best practice within care for people living with dementia.
The Rose Model’s 6 Principles of Best Practice
- Individuality. Every person with dementia is unique. We work with families to understand a person’s life history, before creating a holistic care plan that values them for their unique and individual qualities, rather than their ability or medical capacity.
- Empowering. We act in the person with dementia’s best interests to encourage their autonomy and independence. We always give the person living with dementia the opportunity to make day-to-day decisions for themselves.
- Engagement. We learn about each individual’s past to understand them better, so that we can provide bespoke care and engagement that is uniquely suited to them.
- Flourishing. We allow each individual with dementia to flourish, by supporting them to maintain their interests. This helps people to retain their identity and gives them the confidence to continue to have as much control over their lives as possible.
- Compassion. We prioritise dignity, respect and a sense of self-worth for each person living with dementia, to better support them to maintain an enabling lifestyle.
- Wellbeing. We take into account every individual’s biographical, biological, psychological and social background, to support their wellbeing and better engage them in meaningful occupation.
What is the Rose Model of Dementia Care and How is It Applied in B&M Care Homes?
The Rose Model of Dementia Care is a studies-based programme developed by B&M’s Director of Care and Head of Training. Devised in 2019 to enhance and standardise dementia care practice within our care homes, it is a person-centred model that prioritises individuality and enablement through personalised relationships.
Every member of B&M Care staff working with people living with dementia completes the Rose Model of Dementia Care programme. Upon completion of this training, alongside B&M Care’s mandatory training programmes, they are better able to facilitate and effect positive change within the home’s enabling dementia environments.
In 2023 we introduced our Rose Model Ambassador initiative. Each of our homes designates a selected team member who has demonstrated their dedication and expertise in dementia care, as their Rose Model Ambassador. They are instrumental in promoting B&M’s Rose Model of Dementia Care across each home, and through their dedication, expertise, and commitment to ongoing learning, they ensure that each person living with dementia receives person-centred care that truly makes every moment count.
Where Did the Rose Model of Dementia Care Get Its Name?
The Rose Model of Dementia Care programme derives its name from the rose in the B&M Care logo. Just as there are many different species of rose, there are over 200 types of dementia. No single rose is the same – and neither is an individual’s journey with dementia.
The Rose Model emphasises a person-centred approach to dementia care, treating each person as an individual with their own preferences and personal history, rather than just looking at their cognitive capabilities.
Find Out More About Our Specialist Dementia Care
At B&M Care, we are proud to be a frontrunner within the field of dementia care. The Rose Model of Dementia Care is an innovative programme that complements our commitment to delivering the highest quality of person-centred dementia care in our homes.
Find out more about our specialist dementia care homes.