Type of Care
Dementia Care
As one of the UK’s leading dementia homecare agencies, our team are well-versed in supporting clients with dementia.
Type of Care
Urgent Live-in Care
[…] may seek urgent live-in care for many different reasons. Common situations include: Emergency hospital discharge Sudden illness or infection Falls or reduced mobility Recovery following surgery Increased dementia symptoms or confusion A family carer becoming unavailable Palliative or end of life care needs Rapid changes in health or independence In many cases, care needs […]
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Types of Dementia
Previous Page: What is Dementia? Next Page: Rarer Types of Dementia Dementia is an umbrella term for multiple types of progressive diseases that affect memory and cognitive function. The type of dementia an individual is diagnosed with depends on which area of the brain the disease is affecting. Knowing which dementia you or […]
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Dementia Hub
What is Dementia Mapping? https://www.patriciawhites.co.uk/resources/blog/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia-care-mapping/
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Young-onset Dementia
Previous Page: Rarer Types of Dementia Next Page: Dementia Related Conditions What is Young-onset Dementia? Anyone living with dementia who is under 65 years of age is described as having early-onset or young-onset dementia. The age of retirement has historically been 65, and the term ‘young-onset’ refers to dementia occurring before the traditional […]
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Treatments for Dementia
Previous Page: Diagnosing Dementia Next Page: Tips for Living with Dementia While there is currently no cure for most types of dementia, there are many ways to manage symptoms and support a good quality of life. Treatment for dementia focuses on slowing progression where possible, managing symptoms and helping individuals live as independently […]
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Dementia-related Conditions
Previous Page: Young-onset Dementia Next Page: Causes of Dementia What Diseases Cause Dementia? There are a number of conditions which can increase the risk of dementia, directly cause dementia and mimic similar symptoms of dementia. Parkinson’s After living with Parkinson’s for a sustained period of time, the potential to develop dementia increases. There […]
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Rarer Types of Dementia
Previous Page: Types of Dementia Next Page: Young-onset Dementia What Types of Dementia are Rare? At only approximately 5%, rarer types of dementia account for a small percentage of dementia diagnoses. These rarer types of dementia are usually more common under 65 years of age. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) CJD is unlike most other […]
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Caring for Someone Living with Dementia
Previous Page: Tips for Living with Dementia Next Page: Useful Resources A formal dementia diagnosis can feel like a shock to the individual experiencing symptoms and their family. You may feel concerned for your loved one’s well-being and how you can support them meaningfully, especially if they’re struggling to come to terms with […]
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Tips for Living with Dementia
Previous Page: Treatments for Dementia Next Page: Caring for Someone Living with Dementia Learning of a dementia diagnosis can be daunting and worrisome, especially if you don’t know much about the disease. Stigmas surrounding dementia may leave you or a loved one feeling anxious about the future. However, it’s absolutely possible to live […]
