Dementia

The Alzheimer’s Society reports there are over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. It is estimated that the number of people living with dementia in the UK by 2021 will rise to over one million.

Our staff have specialist dementia care training in order to provide the essential support you need.

We recognise the emotional, social and practical challenges of living well with dementia. We respond sensitively to the individual needs of you and your family. Our flexible services are tailored to fit with your individual lifestyle.   We will create a specialised dementia care plan with you. This might include:

• Reminding or helping you to take your medicines to manage your symptoms;
• Support with bathing and/or dressing to keep you looking your best;
• Catheter care and continence management to maintain your dignity and comfort;
• Help to establish a regular exercise routine to improve mood and mobility and to strengthen muscles;
• Making sure you have plenty of fluids and a balanced diet with enough fresh fruit and vegetables and fibre to keep you healthy and avoid constipation;
• Assisting with routine household chores and shopping so your home life is as you would like it to be;
• Companionship, or helping you to be involved in social activities.