Dementia care

What is dementia?

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. There are different stages of dementia with different symptoms.

Symptoms of dementia may include:

• Memory loss, especially for more recent events
• Difficulty concentrating
• Confusion and disorientation
• Difficulty finding words or communicating
• Problems with visual and spatial abilities
• Difficulty with planning and organising
• Mood changes (anxiety, depression, irritability)
• Personality changes
• Hallucinations / seeing things that aren't there
• Inappropriate behaviour or paranoia
  
  

Is living at home a good option for those with dementia?

Planning care for someone with dementia often raises concerns about the limited options available and the feeling that residential care may be inevitable. However, research shows that high-quality care at home can significantly stabilise symptoms; in particular recognition, awareness of surroundings and identity etc. This makes it desirable for the individual (where possible and for as long as possible) to live in their home and receive the support they need; particularly if their dementia is in its early to mid stages.

What's included in our at home dementia care 

We provide specialised and tailored dementia care, to support individuals to live at home successfully and have a good quality of life. This includes:

• Emotional support, respite care and personal care
• Promoting independence (supporting the individual to keep doing things for themselves that they are able to do).
• Help with maintaining a safe home environment
• Advice on adaptations
• Free dementia awareness sessions
• And a dementia support programme focusing on cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and social interaction. 
• Nutrition advice

We welcome all enquiries. Please get in touch to discuss your needs. Call 01305 534070 or use our contact us form.