Specialist Dementia Care from Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford
Consistent and reassuring homecare for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Borehamwood & Watford
- Our Services
- Dementia Care
In-home care for people with dementia
- Helping you to stay in your own home
- Specialist dementia care services
- Highly-rated care provided in Borehamwood & Watford
Speak to a member of our team about our range of services, from respite care to 24-hour dementia care at home.
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, which are still widely believed. Many people believe that there are limited options for people with dementia and the only choice is inevitably residential care.
However, as our understanding of the condition has increased, so has supporting evidence for in-home care for dementia patients. Studies have shown that quality care at home can have a real impact on stabilising the most common dementia symptoms. In fact, dementia homecare can even slow the progression of the condition.
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. Our aim is to provide the best possible care whilst also meeting our Clients’ personal choices and needs.
Sarah P | Power of Attorney"I was relieved when a cataract operation required the administration of eye drops so that I was able to get the client to accept carers coming in to see her in her own home. She has dementia and was forgetting to take medication, eat etc., and yet can't accept that she needs care, as she is generally in excellent physical health for a nonagenarian. However, the carers were so friendly and able to deal with her moods, that she said she would miss them. We are now happy with three visits a day, ensuring that she is eating properly, helping with medication and improving hygiene and generally she enjoys the company. She has no close kin living nearby but is determined to live in her home for as long as possible. I have received information from the carers that has enabled us to keep her out of hospital. I recommend this agency for the flexibility in organising a care package with a stable set of carers that is enabling her to safely live at home without feeling isolated."
Help with dementia from Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford
We 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 Borehamwood & Watford help to maintain a safe home environment for all Clients. We’ll also advise on any adaptations that will make life easier. Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford also 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.
Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford also have official Dementia Champions. We partner with the Alzheimer’s Society, so our team members are trained by experts. Every Dementia Champion delivers free information and awareness sessions to businesses and individuals across Borehamwood & Watford's community. Our aim is to help more people to understand what it is like living with dementia.
If you or a loved one is in need of dementia care at home, contact Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford today. Our team will be happy to provide more information about our homecare for those living with dementia. Borehamwood & Watford's Dementia Specialist Homecare Services include:
- Alzheimer's Disease Care
- Homecare for Vascular Dementia
- Dementia Support Programme
FAQs about our homecare for dementia in Borehamwood & Watford
Can a dementia patient be cared for at home?
With the right care and support from trained professionals, it’s realistic to manage dementia at home.
Many prospective Clients ask: ‘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. Speak to our team to discuss your specific circumstances and concerns.
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.
As standard, our dementia care services are based on an agreed care schedule. If you are interested in full-time care for dementia, we can combine various types of care. We can 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.
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