Dementia Care
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Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be incredibly stressful and emotional for everyone involved. It’s so important to take care of your own well-being while also looking after your loved one. It’s easy to overlook your own needs when you’re focused on someone else, but taking time for yourself and prioritising your health can make a world of difference in how you handle your caregiving role.
We are here to help your loved one adapt to the changes that their condition brings and to continue to enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Providing emotional comfort
Your dementia experience
There are some common symptoms that people living with dementia may experience. These include:
- Decline in memory, retaining information or processing information, such as recognising time and place
- Problems with language and communication
- Changes in behaviour, personality, or moods, such as depression or anxiety
- Inability to control emotions, for example feeling overwhelmed or very anxious
- Becoming restless, agitated, diminishing attention span or abandoning interests and social interactions
- Loss of ability to carry out everyday tasks or those requiring more complex mobility
- Loss of ability to reason or make decisions
Real-life strategy to reach your goals.
It’s your journey
Your journey with dementia is completely unique to you, and at Revelation Social Care, we’re here to provide a care service that is all about you. We want to understand your preferences, needs, and abilities and tailor our service to fit you perfectly.
When we meet for your free care assessment, we’ll take a 360-degree approach to understand what you like and what matters to you. What foods do you enjoy? What are your hobbies, interests, and pastimes? Who are your friends, and how do you like to spend time with them? We’ll also make sure our carers share your interests and passions.
We’ll also make sure our service respects your culture, faith, and beliefs about what home care should be like. Our carefully selected and trained care team will always respect your religious, spiritual, and cultural lifestyle.
Our management team will take care of everything, from organising care packages to staying up to date with any changes in the sector. Most importantly, they will build strong, supportive relationships between the caring team, you, and your family.
How do you care for someone with dementia?
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At Revelation Social Care, our dedicated team offers support throughout every stage of your dementia journey. Drawing from their experience and attending our in-house induction programme, they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide compassionate care in a way that is meaningful to you.
Early stage
If you are at the initial stage of dementia, this may occur months or even years before you notice symptoms. During this time, neither you or your family may realise that dementia is developing as you can appear well, retain independence and sustain a usual lifestyle.
Certain symptoms during this stage include memory issues, changes in mood and losing track of time. Our carers will provide assistance with your daily routine, encourage social interaction and monitor and report any changes.
Middle stage
During the middle stages of dementia, symptoms become more obvious to others. You may start to lose your independence and day-to-day activities can become more challenging to perform without the help from others. Memory will start to decline, resulting in confusion about where you are, and communication challenges can become more apparent.
To manage these symptoms, our carers and occupational therapists will offer you safety supervision, which includes removing obstacles and trip hazards within the home. Additionally, To maintain cleanliness they will provide assistance with personal care tasks such as washing and toileting
Late stage
This stage is commonly known as advanced dementia. By now you or your loved one may experience a severe decline in cognitive, social, and physical functioning. You can start to become increasingly frail, relying heavily on others for support, including basic activities such as eating and moving around.
During this stage, our carers provide high levels of care and support, focussing on essential daily tasks like eating, personal hygiene, and ensuring you are comfortable. As dementia advances, your loved one may spend the majority of time in bed, requiring round-the-clock support.
Areas in which we can help to deliver dementia support include:
Empowering: Individuality, Independence, Privacy, Partnership, Choice, Dignity, Respect and Rights
- Personal care support
- Administration of medication
- Food Preparation
- Monitoring of food and fluid intake
- Gentle encouragement with day to day tasks
- Companionship
- Communicating with family members
- Maintain safety and dignity
Frequently Asked Questions
The following end of life changes are presented in the order in which they usually appear, but may occur for many days prior to death. Some practical advice and comfort measures are also included that may help the family
Dementia can take various forms, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics.
Early signs include memory loss, difficulty with familiar tasks, language problems, mood changes, and disorientation. Dementia can lead to mood swings, irritability, and withdrawal from social activities. Dementia symptoms vary, and not everyone will experience all of them. It’s essential to look for changes in behaviour or cognition.
Supporting a loved one with dementia involves creating a safe and structured environment, maintaining clear communication, and being patient and empathetic. Use our information packs to better understand the needs of your family. Consider seeking professional help and respite care when necessary.
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The different ways we can support your loved one
Cost of dementia care
Live-in dementia care is generally comparable to and can be lower than the cost of moving into a residential home. The added benefit of our home care services is that we provide continuity of care, where we aim for the same carers to work with you.
Our live-in care services are available from £1,445 per week, which equates to roughly £8 per hour, and our hourly care starts from £24 per hour. A detailed estimate of the price will be determined once you receive your free home care assessment conducted by one of our local care managers.
For more information about dementia care costs feel free to reach out to a member of our client services team. They will be available to assist you with any enquiries you have, guiding you to make the right decision.
Live-in Care costs are compareable, if not cheaper, then residential care- which can cost up to £2,500 per week – The live in Care Hub 2023
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I would recommend using Revelation to anyone whose parent has dementia, as they really understand and support the needs of the person having care, their family and their carers.”