Hearts at Home Care

 What is Dementia Care?

Dementia Care is a type of support available to help you or your loved one manage the symptoms of dementia. This includes everything from medication reminders to help going to the bathroom, or simply providing a friendly face when you need it.

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you may find they need extra support with daily life at home. We believe receiving Dementia Home Care helps keep some continuity as other things change.

Leaving the beloved home filled with familiarity and memories can be unsettling at the best of times but can bring added concern to a loved one living with dementia. Remaining at home surrounded by treasured things where your loved one can continue their usual routines can promote feelings of comfort and safety.

 What is Dementia Care?

 Dementia is a broad umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders. There are many different types of dementia and some people may present with a combination of types. Regardless of which type is diagnosed, each person will experience their dementia in their own unique way. 

 Memory Problems: Short term memory is often affected and new information is difficult to retain for a person with dementia. People with dementia can get lost in seemingly familiar places and may experience confusion with names.

Cognitive Ability: People with dementia may experience confusion in environments which are unfamiliar to them. They may have difficulty orientating in time and place, for example, getting up in the middle of the night to go to work, despite being retired. Their ability to focus on specific tasks may be affected.

Communication: Problems with communicating may be noticed. People with dementia may repeat themselves often or have difficulty finding the right words. Reading and writing may become challenging for a person with dementia. They may experience changes in personality and behaviour, mood swings, anxiety and depression. As a result, people with dementia may lose interest in engaging with others socially.

Hearts at Home Care Workers can help guide your loved one with dementia through their symptoms to improve their quality of life. They can be a highly valuable part of your loved one’s care plan when help at home is needed. If your loved one needs a few hours of support each week or additional, we are here to help.

All our Home Care Workers are trained highly is understand your loved ones needs around Dementia and how this can impact on someone’s life.