Dementia Care at Home in Croydon
Dementia can affect memory, communication, confidence and everyday routines. For some people, remaining at home can provide familiarity and continuity. Appropriate home care can help with everyday support while taking the individual’s preferences and routines into account.
Personalised dementia support
There is no single approach that works for every person living with dementia. Care should be based on the individual’s needs, abilities, preferences and established routines.
- Support with personal care and daily routines
- Companionship and conversation
- Meal preparation and everyday support
- Support with agreed medication routines
- Encouragement to maintain familiar activities
- Support for relatives and family carers
Why familiar surroundings can matter
Familiar surroundings can help a person maintain established routines and recognise the environment around them. Care at home can therefore be planned around the person’s existing way of life wherever appropriate.
Supporting families
Dementia can also affect family members and informal carers. Professional support can provide additional help with everyday care and give families clearer information about the support being provided.
Planning dementia care
When arranging dementia care, ask how the provider assesses needs, how care plans are created, how changes are reviewed and how communication is maintained with the person and their family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dementia care be provided at home?
Home-based dementia support may be suitable for some people, depending on their needs and circumstances.
What can dementia home care include?
It can include agreed personal care, companionship, support with routines, meals, everyday activities and other care needs identified in the care plan.
Does dementia care support families too?
Professional care can provide additional practical support and may help reduce some of the responsibilities placed on family carers.
Looking for Dementia Care in Croydon?
Contact Sunbird Care to discuss dementia support and the individual care requirements.
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