Why dementia home care is important

When your loved one first gets a diagnosis of dementia it can feel overwhelming, and you might start to worry about how you are both going to cope in the long term. But you don’t have to do it alone, because there are trained professionals that offer home care specifically for these conditions. Dementia home care equips you with everything you need to live with someone suffering from dementia. 

Below are some key reasons why it is important.

It allows your loved one to stay at home

Allowing your loved one to remain and be cared for in their own home is hugely beneficial, because the familiar home environment enhances the feelings of relaxation and security and therefore is safe and soothing. At a time when they are most likely questioning a lot of things about themselves, this is most welcome. It also means they can maintain their daily routines, which reduces anxiety and confusion. Being surrounded by their belongings and memories can also help avoid unnecessary upset and lessen symptoms. 

It offers much needed support 

Living with someone with dementia can be hard, particularly if you are not fully aware of what is going on, and what you can do to help. A home care for dementia care service offers peace of mind and some welcome support at a time when you need it most. It’s easy to assume that it’s the dementia patient that needs the emotional support, but it’s also very important that you, and other loved ones and family members, get it too.  Knowing that you have the right support system in place will make the world of difference to all of you. 

It's expert help when you need it most

A home care team trained in dementia care will be able to offer you some much needed help and advice, helping you to understand what is happening, whether you are the patient or the loved one. They will also put together a care plan 

It establishes a care plan  

Situations like this can be overwhelming, but when you feel like there is a plan of action in place everything feels a little less daunting. The purpose of a care plan is to help everyone understand what care and support is needed, both on a practical and medical level, and how the home care will meet these requirements. A good well thought out Care plan also ensures that the carer knows a lot about their patient, such as their likes and dislikes, and their favoured routine, so that there is minimal disruption to their daily life. The goal is to keep the patient’s life as close to their pre dementia one as possible, and a care plan helps make that happen. 

It helps anticipate and meet the changing needs of dementia

The fear of the unknown can be scary, so being armed with knowledge of what to expect and knowing you will have help dealing with it is very reassuring. Many people think that the prognosis for a dementia sufferer is eventually a care home, and that there are limited options. But quality home care has been proven to have a huge impact on stabilising the most common symptoms.

With Right at Home’s home care for dementia care we have a unique approach that puts you and your loved ones first, by focussing on minimising the symptoms of dementia and cognitive decline and improving their quality of life. We use scientifically validated assessment tools to identify and then recognise our clients’ abilities, regardless of how severe their symptoms might be. We take away some of the pressure, so that your focus can be spending good quality time with your loved one, and not worrying about how you will care for them.