Specialist Dementia care from Right at Home Bexley and Dartford
Consistent and reassuring homecare for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Bexley & Dartford
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In-home care for people with dementia
- Helping people across Bexley and Dartford to stay in their own home
- Specialist dementia care services in Bexley and Dartford
- Award-winning care in Bexley, Dartford, Sidcup, Welling and surrounding areas
Discover our range of services, from respite care to 24-hour dementia care at home, available across Bexley and Dartford.
What is dementia?
Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the brain. Dementia is not a disease in its own right, so the symptoms of dementia vary from person to person. It is actually an umbrella term which is used to describe a group of symptoms related to cognitive function.
Symptoms of dementia commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem solving, language and perception.
There are approximately 400 types of dementia, with the most common types being Alzheimers’ disease and vascular dementia.
Caring for someone with Dementia
There are common misconceptions about the outcomes for someone diagnosed with dementia. Many people believe that there are limited options for people with dementia and the only choice is inevitably residential care.
However, studies have shown that quality care at home can have a real impact on stabilising the most common dementia symptoms. A healthy diet, suitable exercise and cognitive stimulation have all been shown to have a positive impact on dementia symptoms. So we work with our Clients to ensure their care plan meets all of these needs.
Sally B | Daughter of Client"We have been absolutely thrilled with the care delivered by Right At Home for my 83-year-old mum. She has a heart condition, has suffered two strokes and has dementia. The carers have been brilliant with her, so kind and respectful of her wishes. They treat her with dignity and the communication from staff has been great. We know exactly when they are coming and which carer it will be. I can’t recommend Right At Home strongly enough. They are brilliant."
Help with dementia from Right at Home Bexley and Dartford
Our Bexley and Dartford-based CareGivers understand the difficulties associated with living with dementia. More importantly, we can support your loved one to remain living independently in the comfort of their own home.
Our trusted team of CareGivers in Bexley and Dartford help to maintain a safe home environment for all Clients. We’ll also advise on any adaptations that will make life easier. At Right at Home Bexley and Dartford, we work with Clients and their loved ones to provide:
- emotional support
- respite care, to allow family carers to take a break
- access to local services.
- personal care and complex care, where required
- a personalised care package to anticipate and meet changing needs.
If you or a loved one requires dementia care at home, contact Right at Home Bexley and Dartford today. Our team will be happy to provide more information about our homecare services for those living with dementia.
FAQs about our homecare for dementia
Can a dementia patient be cared for at home?
With the right care and support from trained professionals like our Bexley and Dartford-based CareGivers, it’s realistic to manage dementia at home.
Many prospective Clients ask us: ‘when should someone with dementia go into a care home?’. We believe that residential care isn’t always the answer, as many people living with dementia benefit from familiar surroundings.
We offer different types of care that work in tandem to create a personalised care plan for all stages of dementia. Contact our team in Bexley and Dartford to discuss your specific circumstances and any concerns you may have.
At what point do dementia patients need 24-hour care?
24-hour dementia care at home can be invaluable for older people and anyone struggling with the late stages of dementia. There is no specific stage at which dementia patients need 24-hour assistance, as everyone experiences the condition differently. But full-time domiciliary care can provide peace of mind whenever caring for someone with dementia becomes unmanageable.
At Right at Home Bexley and Dartford, our dementia care services are based on an agreed care schedule. If you are interested in full-time care for a dementia patient, we can combine various types of care. We can allocate specialist CareGivers across Bexley and Dartford to incorporate dementia specialist homecare into a care plan for live-in care or 24 hour homecare.
Can someone with dementia live alone?
At Right at Home, many of our Clients are people with dementia who continue to live independently at home.
The symptoms of dementia progress at a different rate for different people, so many can continue to live alone for some time.
In the advanced stages of dementia, live-in care or 24-hour dementia care can offer peace of mind whilst allowing Clients to remain in their home.
Do dementia patients do better at home?
Familiar surroundings and regular routines are key to reducing distress for people with dementia. Confusion and disorientation are common symptoms of dementia, so we aim to reduce any uncertainty.
That’s why it’s ideal for our Clients to receive consistent support in the familiar home environment. Working with the same specially trained CareGivers on a regular basis can provide stability and reassurance for our Clients.
Our Trusted Services
Families just like yours, trust and rely on Right at Home to provide high-quality homecare services for their loved ones. We offer a wide range of services to support Clients to remain living safely and independently in the comfort of their own home.
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