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Dementia Care in Essex
Dementia is a debilitating degenerative condition that can occur as anyone gets older, causing symptoms like memory loss and difficulty communicating to develop. However, this can be managed with the proper care and help with the rapid deterioration that can come with the condition. To help with this care and to reduce the stress on those trying to care for a loved one with dementia we over our care services that allow them to stay in their own homes.
What Does Dementia Care Involve?
Our Dementia Care Support is designed to help those suffering from this degenerative disease while giving peace of mind to their loved ones that they are being cared for correctly. We tailor our services to each individual to ensure that they get the level of support they need. These services include help with medication, reassurance for the patient, assistance with meals, therapeutic care and continence care. Our team of careers are fully trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of dementia care and provides hourly, overnight or live-in care. Our goal is to guarantee that every patient receives the correct care and can live their life to the fullest.
The Benefits of Dementia Care at Home
Home care comes with a myriad of benefits that allow a smooth transition for a patient into having a carer to help with their daily life. Firstly, having to move the patient to another home or care facility can be incredibly distressing for them, as they are being introduced to a completely unfamiliar environment. While home care allows them to stay in a familiar environment and ensures that they have the community and family around them they always have, helping them feel more at home. Also if they are living at home alone our carers can be a source of companionship and reduce that isolating feeling many patients may have. Lastly, our care helps give structure to a person’s day-to-day life so they maintain good standards of nutrition and hydration. Overall, our home care for dementia is designed to help those suffering while ensuring they are in a comfortable environment they are familiar with, alongside a stable support group so they can live out their lives as comfortably as possible.
What Can Carers Do for Dementia Patients?
Some of the common tasks that carers can help patients with are:
- Getting in and out of bed and moving around the house.
- Assistance with putting on and taking off clothing.
- Cooking and preparing meals, as well as offering healthy and nutritious choices.
- Preparation and assistance with medication and healthy living.
- Continence care and assistance with bathroom usage.
- Personal care such as bathing, shaving, and so on.
- Ensuring the home is safe and free of obstacles or any dangerous objects.
- Support and encouragement if the individual is feeling confused or upset.
- Helping with activities such as exercise, hobbies, and socialising.
- Performing or assisting with housework, pet care, shopping, and other daily duties.
- Diffusing situations where the individual feels distressed and acts aggressively.
- General companionship for those living on their own.
Michael Rgis Dementia Care in Essex
If this sounds like something that you would like to learn more about, feel free to get in touch or continue your research about the costs and benefits for your loved ones.
Here at Michael Rgis Care, our team of carers have extensive training and experience in dementia care. They provide support for patients as well as any loved ones living with them. They know how to calm stressful situations and can ensure the best quality care and comfort during each visit. Get in touch with us today to find out more.
