Best-in-class dementia care across Lancaster and South Lakeland
Dementia Care specialists
Caring for people with dementia and supporting their families is our superpower.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms caused by physical changes in our brain. A dementia diagnosis is life-changing, affecting the very core of who we believe ourselves to be, and is progressive in nature. It interferes with our mental abilities and, in time, our capacity for living independently.
There are over 100 different sub-types of dementia. These are named by the disease which causes them: Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Dementia with Lewy-bodies being amongst the most common. Often, a patient may present with a mixture of more than one sub-type.
Living with dementia is a worry and stress for our loved ones too in thinking about how best to support us as we process through our dementia journey. Whilst different sub-types have different features, all dementia cases will likely impact a person’s ability as regards: Memory; Perception; Problem-solving; Language; Behaviour
Crucial to understand when it comes to care and support is that every person with dementia - of whatever of the many sub-types - will present very differently in how it affects them. First, the human brain is the most complex object in the known universe. And secondly, each person’s brain and personality are unique and complex, built by physiology and life experiences. As a result, the manifestation of dementia in each person will also be unique and complex, even those who have identical diagnoses.
The skill in providing effective care and support to a person with dementia is not just to be knowledgeable about dementia generally, but to get to know the person living with it - both as they are and as they were, to learn and understand what they need to stay well, to establish a means of communication that works. And then to personalise the care and support service to what works for them. As the disease progresses, the dementia will impact the person differently, so renewed understanding is needed and revised methods to help them stay well. What never changes, however, is a laser focus on quality of life.
It is possible to live well with dementia, indeed with joy on occasions, if those who love and care for you have the right understanding and the right approach.
And that is exactly what we do here at Bluebird Care Lancaster and South Lakeland!
Dementia Care Specialists
What we do
How we are investing to ensure we can provide the best dementia care
How we are investing to ensure we can provide the best dementia care
Expert Training
All our staff go through a comprehensive training programme before they work independently. This covers a wide range of topics and modules, but a key element of the programme is care for people living with dementia.
Innovation & Technology
We are using the latest AI technology to explore more ways to provide companionship care for those who need it most
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Dementia Lead - Stephanie Anderson
We equip our carers with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to provide compassionate, person-centred support to any individual and their own, unique challenges. Our students learn from a mixture of online lessons and classroom face-to-face work led by me. And I make sure that at all times, we maintain that laser focus on achieving quality of life.