When Mr G’s family approached Trinity Homecare regarding their father, they were concerned about his wellbeing and safety after his progressed dementia diagnosis. They could see he was starting to struggle with everyday life, like cooking and socialising, as well as the upkeep of his beloved home.
Surrounded by his precious memories, photos of his family and sentimental belongings, Mr G did not want the upheaval and stress of moving to a care home. Plus, the family felt that living within his familiar surroundings was helping his memory. He would tell stories about his childhood and life experiences, which would be sparked by a certain ornament or photo he had out on display.
For Mr G to stay at home safely, the family arranged for a Trinity live-in carer. Not only did this provide peace of mind for the family that their dad was safe, but it also provided much needed companionship and memory stimulation Mr G had missed. Although he had his family close by, who visited as much as they could, they also had their family commitments and work to uphold, so Mr G could get lonely at times.
Once the carer had established a well-rehearsed care routine, she was able to concentrate on the extra curricular activities to aid Mr G’s cognitive stimulation. First off, she helped Mr G cook again. It had been a long time since he was in the kitchen, having been eating ready meals in the past. Our Trinity carer taught him some simple but delicious dishes and he cooked them both a meal with the guidance of his carer.
With this newfound confidence Mr G started to host lunches for his friends. Socialising on a regular basis he has started to attend church again. His social circle has once again expanded, and he has found a new lease of life.
His family have been so impressed with the improvements he has made with the help of his carer. They feel like he is getting younger every time they see him.
Without Mr G’s live in carer he would not have the quality of life he has now, his vibrant social life and newfound culinary skills. As his family has stated, he really is living his best life!
If you know of a loved one that needs extra support and would benefit from staying in the comfort of their home or about arranging live-in dementia care, simply get in touch with our friendly Client Service Advisors, who can talk you through the benefits of live in care.
Arranging nationwide live-in dementia care with Trinity is straightforward. Simply follow these five steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time
*Names have been changed to protect the client identity.
