Dementia Care In Your Own Home

Dementia can be a difficult condition to navigate.

Dementia can be a difficult condition to navigate. It impacts your loved one’s memory and can make them easily confused and distressed. This is where providing care at home can make a real impact.

With familiar surroundings, it can reduce pressure and help your loved one stay in their routine. It can be more comfortable and comforting for them to stay at home in their community, making them feel more supported and independent. But what type of care is best? In this guide, we’ll explore the different options and their benefits.

For personalised advice, contact our team at Bluebird Care today.

 

The Types of Care at Home

 

Dementia care at home is often a preferred method of providing support. But what type of care does that involve? Here, we’ll explore the different types of care you can pursue and how they can benefit you and your loved one.

 

Professional Care

Professional care is a great way to ensure all your loved one’s needs are met. Professional care means a fully trained and qualified carer provides support to your loved one at home.

Professional carers know how to structure beneficial routines for your loved one. They are trained to deal with complex issues and face different challenges so your loved one can get the right support at any time.

Having a professional carer come to your home can also give you access to expert knowledge and tips. You can learn more about how you should care for your loved one.

 

Benefits of Family Care

There are a lot of benefits to having a family carer for someone living with dementia. Having a family carer means that people living with dementia can have their support personalised. The carer also has a stronger understanding of that person’s history, often resulting in better quality care.

Likewise, you can also provide consistent yet flexible support that lets you easily navigate changes to your schedule. Having a carer they recognise is very beneficial for those living with dementia. It can often reduce distress, and confusion and help them retain more information.

Similarly, it has a lot of personal benefits as well. Family carers get the chance to spend more time with their loved ones and build stronger relationships. It also provides a level of stability and control for carers and their loved ones.

 

Shared Care

Providing care for a loved one with dementia can be a complex process. This is why making sure you have the right support is important for both you and your loved one. Shared care is a system where you share the necessary care between multiple carers.

Caring for your loved one at home is a great way to strengthen your relationship and make them feel comfortable. However, professional care can improve the quality of their experiences. But it doesn’t have to be one or the other. You can care for your loved one at home and still receive professional help.

By sharing care with different carers, you can organise to have support from family members as well as professionals. Whether you want specific training, information or a support network, combining care is the best way to provide comprehensive support to your loved one.

 

Resources and Support for Dementia Care at Home

 

If you’re trying to find the right support, connecting with different organisations may be able to help. In Bournemouth and Poole, we offer tailored professional support and informational resources to people caring for their loved ones. At Bluebird Care, we pride ourselves on offering local support.

 

Ageing Well Together

Likewise, there are lots of other organisations dedicated to providing valuable resources. The Ageing and Dementia Research Centre at Bournemouth University works to improve our understanding of dementia and the best ways to care for our loved ones.

Ageing Well Together is an upcoming event hosted by them to showcase their research and projects in the community.

 

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The Chitter Chatter Club

If you want to connect to people with similar experiences, the Chitter Chatter Club is a great way to get started. You can have a cuppa and some tasty snacks and enjoy a comfortable environment where you can share your experiences.

Building community is an important part of supporting yourself and your loved one.

 

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Combining Care for Dementia

 

Whether you want to pursue professional home care or keep it in the family, we have the resources to help you navigate any challenge. When it comes to providing care, it does not have to be one kind. The best support is personalised to you and your loved one’s needs.

If you’re trying to find the right support, contact our team today. At Bluebird Care, we prioritise providing support that suits your home.

 

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