Karuna Manor Care Home Launches ‘Spiritual Dementia Café’ to Nurture Connection and Compassion

Karuna Manor Care Home has proudly launched its inspiring new Spiritual Dementia Café, a bi-monthly community initiative designed to bring together individuals living with dementia, their families, and residents in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, and spiritual wellbeing.

Rooted in Karuna Manor’s values of compassion, respect, and holistic care, the Spiritual Dementia Café provides a calm, welcoming space where visitors can experience moments of mindfulness, gentle music, guided reflection, and open conversation. The café’s purpose is simple yet profound to support emotional and spiritual wellbeing for all who attend, while creating opportunities for meaningful human connection.

The sessions are hosted by Karuna Manor’s dedicated business development manager and wellbeing team, who ensure each gathering nurtures the mind, body, and soul. From guided meditations and prayers to creative activities, gentle movement, and shared stories, every aspect of the café is designed to encourage inclusion, dignity, and inner peace.

“Our vision for the Spiritual Dementia Café is to create a sanctuary — a safe, sacred space where people can connect through compassion and shared experience,” said Payal Chhabra (Home Manager), of Karuna Manor Care Home. “For those living with dementia, spirituality often provides comfort, familiarity, and meaning. We want to honour that journey with warmth, respect, and love.”

The café was met with enthusiasm from residents, families, and community guests, many of whom shared how deeply touched they were by the serene and uplifting atmosphere. The event included soothing devotional music, light refreshments, and moments of reflection guided by Karuna Manor’s wellbeing team. Guests described feeling “at peace,” “uplifted,” and “spiritually connected” after attending.

“Supporting people living with dementia goes beyond physical care,” added Ravi Joshi (Business Development Manager). “It’s about recognising the whole person their memories, emotions, faith, and sense of self. The Spiritual Dementia Café helps people reconnect with what brings them comfort and joy, even as their memory or awareness changes.”