Live In Dementia Care
Understanding dementia starts with knowing it’s not all the same.
Dementia Care At Home
We understand all aspects of dementia and the first thing to remember should be that a person formally diagnosed with dementia, can still have a good quality of life, with the right care and support from trained and experienced carers.
We refer to people as ‘living with Dementia’ and whilst we are aware that this can be an incredibly challenging journey for the individual and their loved ones, we understand the unique complexities and struggles often experienced. It’s important to recognise that no two people are ever alike.
How Can Our Dementia Care Specialists Help?
Our Dementia services are designed around each individual specifically to provide compassionate care and guidance every step of the way and is delivered by a dedicated team of experienced live-in carers. Our care revolves entirely around the needs of each individual person and our priority is to always provide care with familiarity, compassion, skill and to promote independence to ensure your loved one can continue to make lifestyle choices that are important to them.
When you care for someone living with dementia at home, life and relationships can change significantly, We want you to know that you are not alone on this path, we’re with you all the way, to lend a helping hand and guide you through the challenges, assist with accessing additional support and we will provide the assistance and comfort your family needs, utilising our years of experience and intensive training.
Whether you are looking for ongoing support or to just take a break from your caring responsibilities of a loved one, Live in Care are here to help.
Why choose live in dementia care?
- Friends and family can still visit as easily as before.
- An individual’s own home is filled with happy memories, which can be both stimulating and comforting to those living with dementia.
- While in their own home, a person is less likely to be awake during the night. If they do struggle to sleep, there is someone there just to look after them and offer comfort to them on a one-to-one basis.
- People feel a comforting sense of safety in a familiar environment, rather than a care home that can be quite a noisy and unfamiliar environment.
How Alzheimer’s Disease Progresses
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and typically progresses gradually over time. The stages below are based on the Reisberg Scale, a widely recognised framework used to describe how symptoms develop as the condition advances.
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (Reisberg Scale)
- Stage 1 – No Cognitive Decline – No noticeable memory problems
- Stage 2 – Very Mild Cognitive Decline – The individual may experience very minor memory problems.
- Stage 3 – Mild Cognitive Decline – Cognitive problems are noticeable.
- Stage 4 – Moderate Cognitive Decline (Early Dementia)
– Trouble with complex tasks, finances, and remembering recent events. - Stage 5 – Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline (Mid Dementia) – Additional assistance is required with most day-to-day tasks.
- Stage 6 – Severe Cognitive Decline – The individual requires constant supervision and extensive support with daily living and personal care.
- Stage 7 – Very Severe Cognitive Decline (Late Dementia) – Communication and mobility may become very limited, and full-time care is usually required.
Live in care can be adapted to support individuals at every stage of dementia, providing consistent, one-to-one care as needs change over time.
Additional Dementia information and support services can be accessed from the following charities:
- Alzheimer’s Society – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
- Dementia UK – https://www.dementiauk.org