What Is Dementia?
The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language.
These changes are often small to start with, but for someone with dementia, they have become severe enough to affect daily life.
A person with dementia may also experience changes in their mood or behavior.
Many elderly people living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease would prefer to stay in the familiarity and comfort of their own homes, and our Dementia home care services enable them to do exactly that. We understand that caring for someone with Dementia at home can be difficult, which is why we pride ourselves on providing Dementia home care of the highest quality.
Causes of Dementia
Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but not the only one.
The specific symptoms that someone with dementia experiences will depend on the parts of the brain that are damaged and the disease that is causing dementia.
A person with dementia will have cognitive symptoms (to do with thinking or memory). They will often have problems with some of the following:
Day-to-Day memory
For example, difficulty recalling events that happened recently.
Concentrating, planning, or organising
For example, difficulties making decisions, solving problems, or carrying out a sequence of tasks (such as cooking a meal),
Language
For example, difficulties following a conversation or finding the right word for something,
Visuospatial skills
For example, problems judging distances (such as on stairs) and seeing objects in three dimensions,
Orientation
For example, losing track of the day or date, or becoming confused about where they are.
A person with dementia will also often have changes in their mood. For example, they may become frustrated or irritable, apathetic, or withdrawn, anxious, easily upset or unusually sad.
With some types of dementia, the person may see things that are not really there (visual hallucinations) or strongly believe things that are not true (delusions).
Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms gradually get worse over time. How quickly this happens varies greatly from person to person.
As dementia progresses, the person may develop behaviors that seem unusual or out of character. These behaviors may include asking the same question over and over, pacing, restlessness, or agitation. They can be distressing or challenging for the person and those close to them.
A person with dementia, especially in the later stages, may have physical symptoms such as muscle weakness or weight loss. Changes in sleep patterns and appetite are also common.
For more information about Dementia: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/symptoms-dementia#content-start
Get Our 24-hour Dementia care at home
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with Dementia it can be a shock, and something you struggle to cope with. Even if you have been half expecting a Dementia diagnosis, having to adjust to a living with Dementia at home is a worrying and upsetting time. It can be particularly hard for those close to you, especially when it comes to finding the right Dementia care services to support your loved one. This is where 24-hour Dementia care at home can help.
Live in care or visiting care for those who need Dementia care will enable you or a loved one to remain in the comfort of their own home, both in the early and late stages of the condition – even when they may require palliative care. Our Dementia carers are trained to promote wellbeing, ensure needs are met and to help your loved one feel valued and included.
Need Dementia live-in care? You’ll receive a tailored care plan with Hasz Homecare Services
With the support of one of our visiting or live-in Dementia carers, your Dementia home care plan is tailored entirely around the needs of the individual by a trusted healthcare professional. Receiving Dementia care at home means that you or your loved ones can continue to make independent lifestyle choices whilst remaining in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
With 24-hour Dementia care at home, you or a loved one will be free to welcome visitors and can continue with your own routine. It means living as independently as possible. The only difference is that you will be supported around the clock by one of our experienced, professionally trained visiting or live-in Dementia carers.
Call our friendly care team
Call our care team today on 01444 390803 or email us: admin@haszhomecareservices.co.uk to arrange someone to call you.
Choose the right carer
We’ll source a selection of live-in carers specialized in dementia which we feel most accurately suits your requirements. We will then send you a profile of each carer for selection.
Book a FREE home care assessment
A local care manager will visit you and your loved one at home, hospital, or a location of your choice to discuss your Dementia home care requirements and the type of live-in carer you’re searching for.
Is live in care better than residential care?
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Our Dementia carer can support you for the followings
Our 24 hour carer are fully trained and qualified professionals who go through intensive training. We collect all the information for your needs and allocate you a professional carer with extensive knowledge and experience. We have stringent recuritement policies and procedures to get the best carer for your support.
How to arrange a Dementia carer
