Caring for a loved one with Dementia can be a very challenging and demanding experience. Even with the best intentions, as Dementia progresses it is often beneficial for the well-being of both carer and cared for to seek external support. Finding a specialist Dementia care facility could be the way forward and the liberating next step that you need. In this blog, we will talk through the many benefits of specialised Dementia care and the facilities that surround you in the Leicester and Leicestershire area.
The Main Benefits of Specialised Dementia Care
Care that is tailored specifically to individuals with Dementia
The first benefit of specialised dementia care is perhaps the most obvious. As opposed to another day care facility that you may find, Dementia is the number one priority for these homes. Facilities will offer care that is tailored to the specific struggles of Dementia.
Staff are trained with this in mind and can offer support and stimulation to suit this. Activities are offered with aim of improving mental health and enhancing cognitive abilities. Although you will certainly find respite and stimulation in many facilities in Leicester and Leicestershire, specialised dementia care gives you the peace of mind that your loved one is receiving the upmost care suited to them in particular.
Safe and Secure Environments:
A primary concern during the latter stages of Dementia progression is often safety of a loved one. Are they able to navigate their surroundings in a way that keeps that healthy and happy? Specialised Dementia facilities in Leicester and beyond are designed with this in mind. Offering state of the art security systems and policies, often in ways that would be impractical or expensive in an ordinary home environment.
Features such as double door entrance ways and open plans carefully monitored communal spaces are just some things that can ensure their safety is a priority.
Personalised Care Plans:
Both medical and personal needs of an individual with Dementia can be very complex and hard to monitor. In specialist Dementia care facilities, individual receive a personal care plan that outlines and documents in their care in a way that can be easily followed and monitored.
Everything and anything from how their medication is managed to their process and preferences when getting ready in the morning are all taken into consideration here. This enables a much more consistent and safe process of care that preserves the physical and mental health of all individuals.
Social Engagement and Stimulation:
Lack of stimulation and isolation can worsen the negative symptoms of Dementia, such as agitation and memory loss. In a specialised facility, you can enjoy a carefully planned and organised schedule of activities and events that ensures individuals always have enrichment and activity that suits them.
Facilities in Leicester and Leicestershire can be seen to have recently hosted things such as in house singers, tropical parties and baking sessions amongst countless other things. Service users can partake as and when they wish, but with such variety and excitement, chances are there will never be a dull moment at all!
Support for Carers:
Although these excellent facilities are just what is needed, the other huge benefit of specialised dementia care is how it offers a consistent and stress free break for existing carers. They can have some time to themselves with the peace of mind that their loved one is content and happy. A break such as this can be unbelievably important in ensuring that a carers mental health is also taken care of, and they can be a better carer in the long run as a result.
Care at home doesn’t have the same access and equipment as a facility. This supplementary care, therefore, may be able to assist with tasks that no longer need to be completed at home. Offer meal times and personal care for example. Furthermore, carers will receive support and advice on the care their provide themselves. Giving suggestions for how they may work better and more effectively in future.
Finding Care in Leicester and Leicestershire:
There are a number of excellent facilities that offer specialised Dementia care in the Leicester and Leicestershire area. As well as a number of residential care facilities that are also equipped to provide day care and respite when needed.
Our homes George Hythe House and The Magnolia are examples of this. Day Care Centres, such as our Holmfield Day Centre, give focussed care on the weekday period. This will give you time to focus on what matters before coming together for your evenings and weekends.
Conclusion
Selecting specialised Dementia care in Leicester and Leicestershire has a number of excellent benefits and can be a highly beneficial option for those seeking some additional support. They provide personal tailored, safe, secure and stimulation locations for support and day to day care. Enabling you to cherish special moments with your loved one alongside a structure of support.