The Advantages of Dementia Care at Home

Introduction

Living with dementia can often stressful for both the individual and their family, which is why individuals with dementia often require specialist care that's delivered in a respectful and dignified way, helping to tackle the many challenges that dementia can bring.

Here at CareYourWay, we personally understand the impact of dementia from our own family experiences. We embed our care values to inform the way we deliver our dignified, accredited dementia care, striving to support the independence of your loved one.

In this post, we look at the advantages that can be gained from receiving dementia care at home.

Firstly, What is Dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term, used for a group of progressive symptoms associated with a decline of brain functioning.

The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, making up 80% of cases, with the most known symptom being memory loss, typically, not remembering recent events such as family visitor hours or even minutes earlier.

The symptoms of dementia vary between each type, of which include vascular, lewy body, frontotemporal and mixed. Younger people under the age of 65 can also be affected by dementia.

Why Choose Dementia Care at home?

When living with dementia, receiving care in the familiar surroundings of home can make a big difference on the individual. Care at home means your loved one can continue living in the familiar comfort and safety of home whilst also receiving expert care.

Moving can often be a distressing experience at the best of times, when living with dementia this is intensified. It also means leaving behind home comforts, memories and pets which can leave people feeling downhearted.

Our care allows a person living with dementia to live well at home despite the effects that dementia can have. Our collaborative approach to working with leading charities and academic bodies means that we provide dementia care to the highest standards, accessing industry-leading equipment, tools, and methods to enhance and empower the care delivered.

The Benefits

Retain Memories

Remaining in one’s own home has mental health benefits for someone living with dementia, familiar surroundings and their own belongings can help reduce the impact of the symptoms. By triggering memories from old photos, things like books and even sights and smells from around the home, this can help to improve cognitive function which reduces confusion and memory loss.

Maintain Relationships 

It is important for those who suffer from dementia to maintain their current relationships, if they live with a partner care at home means they can continue living together in their local area with family nearby and those close by like friends and neighbours.

Moving to a different location can not only be distressing but can make it difficult for visits from friends and family members. An additional benefit of remaining in the comfort of home is that you can stay living with your pet who offers important companionship and joy which plays a vital part in promoting positive emotional wellbeing.

Keep To Routines

Keeping to the routine that was followed before dementia symptoms started can help to reduce anxiety for the individual and help manage the symptoms of dementia. Continuing to live in a familiar environment with a routine can also help maintain the individual’s independence and a sense of who they are. Even sticking to their everyday activities such as watching soaps on TV and gardening which they regularly enjoy can keep them stimulated mentally and have a great effect on their memory.

One on One Care

When receiving dementia care at home, you are a carer’s top priority, whereas in a care home a carer has multiple patients to care for at once making it difficult to stick to a routine. By receiving expert one on one care this means you can keep to a strict schedule and it can also be adapted as required. The carer is also able to notice any decline in functions, keep the family up to date and take action immediately.

Dementia care at home is bespoke and tailored to the individuals needs and changes can be made as and when needed, reducing anxiety, providing reassurance and bring peace into the home environment.

What is included with CareYourWay’s Dementia care?

• A free, full home care assessment and consultation before care begins
• Access to outstanding and expert support 24/7
• An award-winning, dedicated care team
• Continuity of care with friendly faces
• Social activities and lifestyle enhancement
• Bespoke and tailored care plans developed with input from your loved ones
• Social activity support and lifestyle enhancement
• A full spectrum of care, from companionship to complex, end-of-life support

If you would like to know more about our Dementia Care visit our information page by clicking here, alternatively you can call us and speak to our helpful and friendly team on 01548 521789.