
Thinking About Alzheimer's and Dementia Care? Let’s Discuss Live-In Care!
An Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, whether recent or not, can be incredibly daunting and confusing, not only for the patient but also for their family and friends. The ensuing months often bring a whirlwind of medications, hospital appointments, and technical jargon that can become overwhelming. During this time, maintaining peace and familiarity is crucial.
One significant concern for many patients and their families is the type of care needed now or in the future. Specialist Alzheimer's and dementia care is essential in many cases, requiring a thorough understanding of the illness and its symptoms. Both the patient and their loved ones need the support of a skilled carer, making the choice of care paramount.
Managing Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia
As anyone familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia knows, confusion is one of the most challenging symptoms to manage. While the illness itself causes significant perplexity, there are steps that can be taken to avoid additional disorientation. One of the most important needs of an Alzheimer's or dementia patient is familiarity, which is sadly becoming overlooked by many care homes. Recent studies have shown that receiving regular care from a specific carer or carers in a familiar environment can dramatically reduce stress in the patient, thereby impacting their overall well-being and possibly slowing the progression of the disease. While a healthy adult can process changes and alterations to routine fairly easily, it can become extremely distressing and disorienting for an adult with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Unfortunately, many care homes now run on a shift basis, where a patient may not see the same carer twice in one week. Additionally, due to high staff turnover, clients are often subject to familiar faces being replaced with strangers on a regular basis.
Our Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services
At ENA Care Group, we offer a live-in care service, meaning our clients get to stay in their own homes. Not only is this vital to their continuity of care, but it also helps them maintain their sense of independence, giving them control over their lives at a time when they may feel as if they are losing it. Our clients can stick to their own schedules and continue their lives as they want. Our carers provide highly skilled care at all times of the day or night and accompany clients to any meetings or social activities they wish to attend. We also have links to many organisations and groups to help keep our clients social and motivated.
The familiarity of staying in their own home dramatically reduces disorientation in our clients, making them feel safe and secure. They are not ushered around to participate in activities they may have little interest in but are encouraged to continue taking part in activities they enjoy.
Our carers understand that an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis does not define a person and that our clients retain their own personalities. Having a sole carer means that relationships are formed between our carers and clients, and a deeper understanding of their personal needs can be established. Engaging with a familiar face on a daily basis is increasingly beneficial, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer this important facility to all our clients.
Find out more about how ENA Care Group could support you or your family by calling our care team on 01707 333700.
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