Our Commitment to Our Community
Building a Dementia-Aware Community, Together
Why Community Matters to Us
At Shedfield Lodge, we believe that dementia awareness should extend beyond our home and into the wider community. Our vision is simple: for every person living with dementia to feel valued, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
To achieve this, we partner with local businesses and organisations to build a community that truly understands dementia. We provide free Dementia Awareness training for staff, helping them recognise the challenges individuals face and how small changes in understanding can make a big difference. Businesses that complete the training proudly display our Dementia Aware window sticker — a visible sign of their commitment to inclusivity and care.
But we don’t stop there. We also offer other essential training opportunities, such as First Aid, Health & Safety, and Moving & Handling, at no cost. By sharing our knowledge and resources, we aim to create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.
Because building a dementia-aware community isn’t something we can do alone — it’s something we achieve together.
Our Initiatives
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Dementia Awareness Training – Free sessions to help local businesses and staff better understand dementia.
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Dementia Aware Window Sticker – A visible sign of support and inclusion for the community.
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Free Training Opportunities – First Aid, Health & Safety, and Moving & Handling workshops at no cost.
Community in Action
Working with local businesses to spread awareness
Read what people have to say about our sessions..
"Very informative, learnt lots of things we didn't know. Don't judge people. Try to be helpful as you could be helping more than you realise" - Jill & Lorraine, Southern Cooperative.
"A very informative experience. Gave a better understanding of individuality in Dementia issues. Behaviour awareness. Patience and understanding." - Belinda & Vicky, Southern Cooperative.
"Powerful. Emotional. Made you more aware. Be more patient. Really informative. Get more awareness. Be more compassionate. Not to treat everybody the same, everybody is different." - Nicky & Becky, Southern Cooperative.
"I came to the session not knowing what to expect. It was a real eye opener, learning how to deal with dementia in certain situations. It has made me keen to learn more and play a bigger role with dementia awareness. A lot of facts and information, including a video which really touches your heart and shows you it from a different perspective." - Olivia & Sophie, Wispers.
"Really enjoyed the 2 hours of our dementia awareness course. It will help us in the salon identify when clients may be struggling and how to help in certain situations. It also was an eye opener that every person living with dementia is different and not one person is the same." - Becca & Zoe, Wispers.
"I think this course was very informative and definitely interesting. Maybe take a little bit more time for people even though we live in a fast world. Don't judge people as we never know what someone is going through. Find out more about people." - Anonymous.
"Fantastic, will encourage my colleagues to attend a session" - Alice, Biscoes Solicitors
"Amazing training. Very Informative. - Rachel, Biscoes Solicitors
"A real eye opener, things I did not know and could not possibly have worked out for myself. Thank you." -Marjorie Preston - Business Owner
"The ticks say it all. Time very well spent" - John Preston - Graphic Designer (Retired)
"The training was extremely insightful and useful and has helped us in at least two very specific customer situations over the last year." - Tina O'Nion, Co-Owner & Sales Director, Wispers
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The Difference We Make
Every training session, every conversation, and every community partnership brings us one step closer to a world where people living with dementia feel understood, respected, and supported. By sharing our knowledge, we help local businesses and organisations see the person behind the diagnosis — creating spaces where inclusion, compassion, and dignity come first.
The ripple effect is powerful: a shopkeeper who greets a customer with patience, a café that proudly displays a dementia-aware sticker, a workplace that feels confident in supporting staff and clients alike. Together, these small changes build a community where people living with dementia can feel truly valued.
Get Involved
You don’t have to work in care to make a difference — you just have to care about your community. By joining our dementia awareness initiatives, you’ll be helping to create an environment where everyone feels seen, respected, and supported.
Whether you’re a local business, a community group, or an individual who simply wants to learn more, we’d love to welcome you. Together, we can build a more compassionate, dementia-aware community.