What does Dementia Care mean?
Dementia is a condition that has varying levels and types, all of which affect the cognitive functions of the person living with it, such as their ability to think, remember and communicate. To provide Dementia Care is to provide support and assistance to those living with the progressive condition. There are different ways and settings in which someone can receive Dementia Care, including in a Residential or Nursing Home.
Where and how Dementia Care is provided varies depending on the person living with the condition, as symptoms and severeness differ in each case. Knowing the signs of dementia is the first step in being able to identify what support is required for yourself or a loved one. Forgetting dates, and struggling in social situations or with daily tasks may be an early indication and assessments can be carried out to help determine what support is needed.
As a progressive condition, symptoms can worsen at differing rates. At a more advanced level, those with dementia may lose awareness of their surroundings and experiences, and require help with mobility or communication, amongst other things. A care home provides a supportive environment where those living with dementia can receive specialised and professional care 24/7 by a team of Nurses.