Understanding Dementia
What is dementia?
Dementia is described as a group of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language, and often changes in mood, perception or behaviour. Dementia is progressive, which means that your symptoms will get worse over time. However many people living with dementia still lead active and fulfilling lives for many years.
What makes our dementia care so effective?
We pride ourselves on building solid relationships with our customers and their families, and involve them in all aspects of a care plan, welcoming their input and responding and adapting accordingly. Our team also offer emotional support and advice to families, providing an insight into how their loved one with dementia perceives the world around them.
For those experiencing varying degrees of dementia, continuity, routine and reassurance are of the utmost importance, facets which are upheld and enshrined in our support service. This regularity means that feelings of panic and anxiety are significantly reduced.
Our staff are handpicked for their acute level of empathy, their breadth of knowledge and understanding of the condition and its direct effects on family and friends, their caring approach and diligence in performing their duties with both dignity and discretion, and their natural, hands-on approach to every challenge that they face. Indeed, several of our staff members are also involved with the ‘Dementia Friends’ initiative, and are actively involved in dementia friendly events for the community.