Services

Dementia & Alzheimer's care

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Dementia is the name for a range of conditions that cause damage to the brain. The damage can affect memory, thinking, language and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. There are many conditions which cause dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause. The other types of Dementia are Vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and Frontotemporal dementia. Sometimes a person may experience a mix of two types of dementia, and this is called mixed dementia. Some people may be diagnosed with dementia and it may not be possible to confirm if it is Alzheimer’s or another cause of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common and well-known cause of dementia. It is thought to cause over half of all the cases. Short term memory loss is often one of the first symptoms of this disease; however, there are a range of early signs and symptoms including; getting stuck for words, misplacing things regularly, losing track of time and changes in mood amongst other signs and symptoms. KP Innstaff professional carers is there to provide you or your loved ones with added security and comfort in the home through the following services;

• Personal care tasks like bathing and dressing

• Housekeeping such as changing bed linen and laundry

• Meal preparation

• Supporting social interactions and activities

• Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together

• Helping with mobility

• Overseeing medication – all according to the clients' care plan

• Running errands – assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up a prescription

• Intellectual activities to stimulate the mind

• Respite care for family members caring for a loved one.