Fareham care home has created a sensory balcony garden

Florence Court Care Home, in Fareham, designed the garden on its Memory Lane Floor to “stimulate the senses and spark joyful memories.”

The garden, filled with herbs, flowers, and textured plants, was created during Dementia Action Week, which ran from May 20 to May 26.

The home said the project was “more than just gardening” and was about “connection, comfort, and creating meaningful moments together.”

Sensory planting project helps spark joyful moments for residents (Image: Florence Court Care Home) Sarah Lewis, general manager at Florence Court Care Home, said: “Everyone here has enjoyed celebrating Dementia Action Week and raising awareness about this disease which affects so many in the community.

“There were some very special memories shared by residents and staff as we reminisced about our most precious memories and learned more about dementia together.”

Herbs and flowers fill new garden space for sensory engagement (Image: Florence Court Care Home) The home cares for people living with dementia in its Memory Lane Communities, which are designed to encourage active and enjoyable living.