Live In Care in Derbyshire

Joyce Simard MSW is an Adjunct Associate Professor School of Nursing, University of Western Sydney Australia and a private geriatric consultant residing in Land O Lakes, Florida. She has been involved in long-term care for 38 years serving as Alzheimer’s specialist for many healthcare companies providing consultation services in skilled nursing homes, assisted living communities and hospice organizations. Ms. Simard has written numerous articles and chapters in healthcare books and has authored two books: “The Magic Tape Recorder”, a book for children about Alzheimer’s disease and “The End-of-Life Namaste Care Program for People with Dementia” now in its second edition. She is a well sought after speaker at healthcare conferences throughout the world. Professor Simard has been involved with the School of Nursing, University of Western Sydney, Australia and also with St. Christopher’s Hospice in the UK measuring various aspects of quality of life of people with advanced dementia, their families and staff participating in the Namaste Care Program. Namaste Care grants are currently underway in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands. In March of 2016, Ms. Simard spent a week in Iceland speaking about Namaste Care and implementing programs in a care home in Reykjavik. In January of 2013, Provider Magazine recognized her as one of “20 To Watch” for her leadership and commitment to improve the lives of residents in long-term care facilities.

Conveniently located minutes from the centre of the historic spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District, Haddon Hall Care Home enjoys its prominent location in the town, famous for its spring water and the hosting of the internationally renowned Buxton Festival. With activities being an integral part of day to day living at Haddon Hall, this cultural influence is embraced warmly by the home. Haddon Hall is also less than 20 minutes away from Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Bakewell. Opened in 2014, Haddon Hall provides 24 hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for the elderly in an elegant and spacious home incorporating numerous thoughtful and practical features which ensure Haddon Hall is able to meet the changing needs of its residents.

Nested Support is a specialist home health care service and support provider offering a range of services across Derbyshire and the Peak District. Our team of highly skilled and committed professional staff come from a varied background of medical and social care. Our GP led team are unique nationally in their exceptionally high standard of training having developed skills over and above the traditional model of care. Their ongoing training, support and resources enable them to provide an unrivalled quality of care. Our team’s passion for providing holistic care enables us to deliver friendly, reliable and individually tailored services to our clients. We strive to provide the best home health care service possible.

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