Professional Dementia Care with Carers at Home
Professional dementia care can assist dementia sufferers to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible.
Dementia is a broad term used to describe an array of progressive disorders affecting the brain. There are over 200 subtypes of dementia.
The most common are: Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. Some people may have a combination of dementia types commonly called ‘mixed dementia’.
The number of people affected in the UK is fast approaching 1 million. The symptoms of dementia vary but some common ones are
• difficulty remembering recent events while having a good memory for past events
• poor concentration
• difficulty recognising people or objects
• poor organisation skills
• confusion
• disorientation
• slow, muddled or repetitive speech
• withdrawal from family and friends
• problems with decision making, problem solving, planning and sequencing tasks.
The first step towards a diagnosis for dementia is to seek advice from your GP. To learn more about a dementia diagnoses click on the link below to visit the NHS website
To learn more about dementia click on the link below to visit dementia UK
The Alzheimer's Society provides a check list for dementia systems which can be used by clicking on the below button
Once a formal diagnosis has been given Carers at Home is able to offer you the support you need though dementia care to remain living independently in your home for as long as possible.
Our dementia care services include:-
• Shopping
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Making the home dementia safe
• Cooking meals
• Assistance with personal care
• Light domestic duties
• Companionship
• Medication support
• Food / hydration monitoring
If you are interested in joining one of our Dementia Coffee morning in either Surrey or Hampshire please complete the form through the below link.