Delyth's Story
Adapting Dementia Care as Needs Change
When someone is living with dementia, the support they need may change over time. For Delyth's mum, having a flexible care plan and a supportive Canterbury & Thanet dementia care team has helped ensure her care can adapt as her needs change. Although the family had only been using Bluebird Care for a relatively short time when Delyth shared her experience, she had already seen the difference that responsive support could make to both her mum and the wider family.
Dementia care that can adapt to changing needs
A person's care requirements aren't necessarily fixed, particularly when they're living with dementia.
Delyth particularly valued the flexibility shown by the team as her mum's needs changed.
She explained:
The office staff and care coordinators have been very helpful, supportive, and flexible with adapting the care plan for my mother as her dementia needs change.
Being able to review and adapt a care plan means the support can continue to reflect the person's current circumstances rather than remaining the same when their needs have changed.
Building a positive relationship with Care Experts
The care plan itself is only one part of receiving support at home.
It's also important that the person receiving care feels comfortable with the Care Experts coming into their home.
Delyth said:
The ladies who come in to care for her are all lovely, and my mother seems to really like them.
Building familiarity and positive relationships can help care become a more comfortable part of everyday life at home.
Supporting the whole family
Dementia can affect more than the person living with the condition.
For Delyth, having professional care in place has also provided support for her and her father during a difficult period.
She said:
Thank you to everyone at Bluebird for helping my father and myself through this difficult time.
Having additional support in place can mean family members don't have to manage every aspect of someone's changing care needs alone.
Flexible dementia care in Canterbury & Thanet
Every person's experience of dementia is different, and the support that's appropriate today may need to change in the future.
With personalised dementia care at home in Canterbury & Thanet, the care provided can be reviewed as someone's circumstances develop.
For Delyth's family, having a team willing to listen, adapt her mum's care plan and build positive relationships has been an important part of their experience.
Does your loved one's dementia care need to change?
If your mum, dad, partner or another loved one is living with dementia and their needs are changing, our Canterbury & Thanet team can help you explore the support available.
We'll take the time to understand their current circumstances and discuss personalised dementia care designed around the individual, with the flexibility to review their support as their needs develop.