Aspen Memory Centre

• Regular days out
• Various Groups

• Community & charity events
• Games & puzzles

Daily life at the Aspen Memory Centre is a mixture of enjoyable social events and peaceful relaxation and strives to maximise independence for those living there.

In the Aspen Memory Centre, we give people back daily, independent activities they were once used to. We put meaningful things in their hands, whether a broom to sweep the floor, or a trowel to weed the garden, or a paintbrush to create a picture. Giving people something to hold that connects them to their own life experience can help connect people back to the wider world again.

Our methods are firmly based on ‘Montessori methods for care’, which aim to promote a non-clinical and homely feel. Staff known as ‘Homemakers’ support those living in the Aspen Memory Centre and help to maximise their independence and find real purpose and joy in each day.

The Homemaker may accompany family members to the kitchen to make a cup of tea and butter some toast, or enjoy a game with them whilst listening to the radio and singing along. There are no set activities because everyone joins in and the day is full of meaningful things, whether pottering in the garden, baking some cakes or enjoying a story together.

• Generous living accommodation
• Quality furnishings
• Digital TV point
• Electonic care planning

• Renewable biomass powered heating
• Access to all communal facilities
• Free WiFi Internet access

At the Aspen Memory Centre, each resident can choose between a variety of suites; all offering generous living accommodation, quality furnishings, an option for a private telephone line, digital TV, and access to all communal facilities. Importantly, each suite can be personalised to allow you to turn the Aspen Memory Centre into your home. In addition to premium memory care and well-appointed suites, the Aspen Memory Centre provides two acres of beautifully maintained gardens, and private areas for residents to enjoy.

We encourage free flow through the Aspen Memory Centre, with residents able to use the outdoor space as they please and to access the wider community with any support that they need to do that.

Aspen Memory Centre fees include 24-hour premium care, fine linens, In-house laundry, freshly prepared meals from our professional kitchen, and regular social functions.

At the Aspen Memory Centre, we recognise the importance of food, not just as a source of nutrition, but for the way in which it encourages our residents to socialise, reminisce and celebrate. Our meals are freshly cooked, nutritionally balanced and served in gorgeous surroundings to encourage residents to enjoy their mealtimes.

We look to the seasons to inspire change in our menus and take care to prepare dishes that reflect food our residents have been used to enjoying throughout their lives as well as encouraging residents to try something new!

We cater for a variety of dietary requirements and benefit from staff with training (up to degree level) in nutrition, who work closely with the care and catering staff to ensure good levels of nutrition are maintained. Food can be enjoyed in your own room should you so choose.

Colchester
Colchester is a historic town, home to the beautiful Castle Park and Colchester Castle, an 11th-century edifice and manicured grounds – https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle/

Colchester Zoo
Opened in 1963 just outside of the town of Colchester, the zoo is home to many rare and endangered species –https://www.colchester-zoo.com/

High Woods Country Park
A local beauty spot which includes woodland, a lake and open spaces, ideal for picnics – https://www.colchester.gov.uk/country-park/

West Mersea Island
Located just a 20 minute drive from the heart of Colchester is the idyllic West Mersea Beach–https://visitmerseaisland.co.uk/