Dementia Care

Dementia is a group name for the symptoms caused by certain progressive diseases that affect the brain. There are various types of Dementia, from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s, all with different symptoms, striking different people and all requiring varied care services. The symptoms include problems with memory, way finding, recognising objects, performing everyday activities or understanding and using language.

The NHS state that….”In the early stages of dementia, many people are able to enjoy life in the same way as before their diagnosis.

But as symptoms get worse, the person may feel anxious, stressed and scared at not being able to remember things, follow conversations or concentrate.

There are a number of factors that can trigger or increase the symptoms of dementia. These include poor nutrition, not enough water, lack of sleep, high levels of consistent stress, and strong emotions such as feeling lonely, bored or helpless.

All types of dementia can develop behavioural patterns for people that can be difficult for family members and friends to cope with – both physically and emotionally.

For people living with dementia and their families, confronting their situation and seeking appropriate help can present one of life’s most emotional and challenging experiences. Orchestrating that next step comes at a difficult time with a host of conflicted feelings, complicating what is already a difficult task.

At Mega Care, we are passionate about the way that we support all of our service users and their families. We treat all of our service users as individuals and tailor our care around their needs. With the help of family and loved ones, we are able to get to know our service users, creating a picture of their life and ensuring we base our care around their likes, dislikes and habits.

Seeking the support of trained dementia carers is a must to help relieve the pressure of this. We provide service user specific dementia care options that can help the individual and their relatives better manage day-to-day life and plan for the road ahead. Our dementia care service offer your loved one personalised care designed to assist them through the gradual stages of memory impairment.

People receive personalised home care support, by trained support staff to assist them with activities of daily living which include:

• personal hygiene
• meal preparation
• dressing
• undressing
• shopping
• light domestic duties
• Etc

If you would like more information about our dementia care service, we’re here to help or answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact us.