Live In Dementia Care
Dementia is an umbrella term and encompasses different forms of Dementia. Some are linked to other health conditions and others present with very specific characteristics.
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.
What Are The Different Types Of Dementia ?
Commonly known as “The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s”, this Resiberg framework is used to measure the effects of dementia on an individual. These are as follows:
- Stage 1 Dementia. No impairment – Dementia isn’t detectable and there are no memory problems
- Stage 2 Dementia. Very mild decline – The individual may experience very minor memory problems.
- Stage 3 Dementia. Mild decline – Cognitive problems are noticeable.
- Stage 5 Dementia. Moderately severe decline – Additional assistance is required with most day-to-day tasks.
- Stage 6 Dementia. Severe decline – The individual requires constant supervision and professional care.
- Stage 7 Dementia. Very severe decline – The individual loses the ability to communicate or respond to their environment.
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