Boogie Wonderland: Care home enjoys dementia disco

Knowing how much their residents love to dance, the activities team Maple Leaf Lodge care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco back in July 2025 and everyone enjoyed it so much they held another one this year. The team invited along members of the local community and friends of the home to the dementia-friendly disco which went down an absolute storm.

Building on their success, the home has decided to make it a regular thing and will now be hosting Dementia Discos throughout the coming year. The home welcomed in the amazing DJ Ricky Gee, who kept the tunes flowing with classic hits that sparked memories and got everyone moving, from toe-tapping to full-on dancing! The smiles were contagious, and it was heart-warming to see so many residents connecting through music, singing along to their favourites, and enjoying the moment.

Senior General Manager, Kerry, commented: “The Dementia Disco is a fantastic way to connect with others in a relaxed and supportive environment. It’s wonderful to see the power of music bring joy and reminiscence for those living with dementia, their families and caregivers. Everyone is welcome - we’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a chat and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.”

A family member added: “We enjoyed the Dementia Disco so much and we are really looking forward to the next one! Everyone had an amazing time and it was a wonderful and rare opportunity to turn back the clock and have some fun with our loved ones!”

Maple Leaf Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Maple Leaf Lodge provides residential and dementia care for 67 residents from respite breaks to long term stays.