Alzheimer’s and dementia care at home
What is dementia care?
Dementia care is support provided to someone diagnosed with dementia. The care is designed to help manage the challenges and symptoms associated with dementia.
There are many types of dementia that exist; some are more common than others, and occasionally, people can develop multiple types of dementia. The most common types include:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Young-onset dementia
- Mixed dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
What is Alzheimer’s care?
Alzheimer’s care is provided to a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
A nurse or carer will support the individual with personal care, medication administration and diet and nutrition management. They will also manage the symptoms that often occur with Alzheimer’s including confusion and memory loss, difficulty completing everyday tasks and changes in behaviour.
Types of at home care for dementia patients
Finding the right type of home care for a dementia patient or your loved one can be challenging.
Ellea Nursing is here to support you in arranging the appropriate type of dementia home care that is suited to your specific needs and requirements.
Dementia respite care
Our respite care enables you to step back from being a caregiver and focus on spending quality time with your loved one while our nurses and carers manage their dementia with compassion and empathy.
Palliative dementia care
Palliative dementia care at home prioritises improving the quality of life for both the dementia patient and their loved ones. It can help the person feel more comfortable and peaceful at home.
Live-in dementia care
For some dementia patients, live-in care can provide the perfect 24/7 support solution. Our live-in nurses and carers can help you for however long you need it in the place you call home.
Nursing dementia care
Our specialist nurses provide highly bespoke dementia care. Caring beyond the clinical and providing compassionate support, our nurses are experts at delivering holistic dementia care.
Call us to arrange Alzheimer’s and dementia care at home
To arrange care at home for yourself, a family member or a patient, get in touch with our team today using the contact details below.
0208 167 5288
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Benefits of dementia and Alzheimer’s home care
Dementia and Alzheimer’s home care with Ellea Nursing provides many benefits for dementia patients and their loved ones.
✔ Specialist home care arranged within 24 hours
✔ Expert nurse-led support provided by registered nurses
✔ World-class 5-star customer service
✔ Bespoke and holistic care plans tailored to you
✔ Compassionate quality care and support
CQC regulated care at home provider
Our Alzheimer’s and dementia care at home service is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). From your first enquiry call with our team, to receiving care from our specialists, you can count on every element of our care at home services being fully monitored and inspected.
Arrange private dementia care within 24 hours
Our Private Care Liaisons can help you decide on the best care solution for you, your family member or patient.
Simply complete the short form below and our team will be in touch soon to arrange private dementia care.
Alzheimer’s and dementia care at home FAQs
To learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia care and how Ellea Nursing can support your care needs, please refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQs) below.
Dementia is an umbrella term for the collection of symptoms a person may display when experiencing cognitive decline. Those symptoms can include:
- Forgetfulness and memory loss
- Confusion with tasks
- Difficulty with language
- Changes in behaviour
The symptoms can occur in anyone who has been diagnosed with dementia and living with a brain disease such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular, frontotemporal, mixed dementia, and Lewy body.
When someone is receiving care for dementia, the nurses or carers will help them to live as independently as possible while supporting them to maintain physical activity, monitor their nutrition and diet and manage their dementia symptoms, including mood changes and memory loss.
Alzheimer’s is a disease that damages the brain. Eventually, Alzheimer’s disease will cause dementia. The disease can affect people differently, but it usually starts around the area of the brain that is involved with memory.
The most common symptoms of early signs of Alzheimer’s include:
- Mood changes
- Memory loss
- Difficulty with seeing and hearing
- Confusion with processing and understanding things
The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s is that Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain that will eventually lead to dementia.
In contrast, dementia is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms associated with cognitive decline. Dementia is used as an umbrella term as it can be caused by many different diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
Every situation is different and the time to arrange care for a dementia patient should be made with their needs and wishes in mind.
In some cases, a person may require dementia care when they are no longer managing their day-to-day activities and hobbies on their own and require assistance. Or if they need support with their safety, such as using the stairs in their home or generally not feeling confident on their own anymore. This could indicate it’s time for care to be arranged.
If you’d like to discuss our Alzheimer’s and dementia care service and how we can support you, your loved one or a patient in receiving care at home, please reach out to our team today using the details below.
0208 167 5288
Info@elleanursing.com
At Ellea Nursing, we tailor the cost of our Alzheimer’s and dementia care service to your specific requirements. This ensures you get the exact care you need that is bespoke to you.
To arrange Alzheimer’s and dementia care with Ellea Nursing, please get in touch with our team today at 0208 167 5288.
No matter how unique your circumstances or care requirements are, we can provide the care you need in the place you call home.
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