When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be a daunting and stressful time. As the most common form of dementia, it’s imperative that family members understand and recognise the signs of comprehensive, compassionate care.
With over 30 years of experience, Trinity Homecare provides award-winning Alzheimer’s care in the comfort of home, because we know that’s where the heart is. Read on to find out how we can help you or your loved one.
What Is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, which is a group of neurological conditions affecting the brain, memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are steadily on the increase. In the UK alone, there are over 944,000 people living with dementia and it is estimated that 1 in 3 people born today will develop dementia during their lifetime.
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, with symptoms occurring as proteins abnormally build up in the brain. This damages the brain over time, causing cells to die progressively.
Why is Alzheimer’s care important?
As Alzheimer’s becomes more prevalent in older people, we must adapt how we care for and support our elderly loved ones. Different stages of Alzheimer’s require different types of care to support comfortable living. However, there is no reason why someone with Alzheimer’s cannot continue living at home, given the right care and support, no matter what stage of their illness.
Moderate and advanced Alzheimer’s can cause distress and confusion around new routines or environments, making good-quality home care even more critical. Given the choice, most people prefer to stay living at home rather than move into a care home or nursing home.
If you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you know how distressing the illness can be and how challenging it is to provide consistent care. That’s why at Trinity Homecare, we have been providing award-winning Alzheimer’s care for 30 years through our team of experienced and compassionate carers.
We offer a range of flexible care options for people living at home with Alzheimer’s and dementia. From visiting care to live-in care and 24-hour care, whatever your care needs, we are here to support you to live a life you love, in the comfort of your own home.
Our Approach to Alzheimer’s Care
We know that there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to care. We offer a range of flexible care options and a personalised care plan that focuses on your or your loved one’s specific needs and wishes. We want to ensure that every client can maintain an independent, dignified life in the comfort of their own home.
Our carers are experienced and highly trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We go beyond the basic training required and are proud to be part of the Dementia Friends Initiative.
We work in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society to deliver specialist training to our expert carers, meaning you or your loved one will receive the best Alzheimer’s care possible.
Our compassionate Alzheimer’s carers can:
- Help your loved one remain safe and calm at home
- Maintain a consistent routine
- Build confidence and encourage interaction
- Provide nutritious meals and activities to encourage healthy eating
- Create opportunities for social interaction
- Provide mind-stimulating activities
- Build self-esteem and enhance physical strength
- Manage and soothe challenging behaviours
- Help families take a rest from caring duties
How Trinity Homecare Provides Alzheimer’s Care
The type of care a person living with Alzheimer’s requires depends on the stage of the illness and their personal circumstances, such as whether they live alone or have family carers. We provide a range of care options to suit all needs, and our flexible approach means that as needs change, so does our care.
Symptoms may be fairly mild and centre around forgetfulness and disorientation. At this stage in the condition, it’s important to encourage as much social activity, exercise, and cognitive engagement as possible to delay progression.
Visiting care may be the most suitable option at this time and can be arranged for as little as 30 minutes per day or for several visits per day.
At this stage, a person with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care as symptoms become evident. As routine and consistency are key for people with Alzheimer’s, introducing professional care at this stage is crucial to your loved one’s ability to form a bond and accept the care given to them before the more advanced stages set in.
For many of our clients, this is the time when care transitions from visiting care to live-in care, ensuring a carer is available round the clock if any needs arise.
The late stages of Alzheimer’s are characterised by a steep deterioration in the person’s condition, and they will require 24-hour care that covers daytime and night-time support. Carers can assist with things like continence, eating and drinking, monitoring weight, night-time supervision, and preparing tailored meals that the person can consume.
Why Choose Alzheimer’s Care at Home?
Living in familiar and comfortable surroundings is crucial for people living with Alzheimer’s, as changes to surroundings and routines can cause immense distress and confusion. Being able to remain at home surrounded by loved ones and memories gives great comfort and is the ideal choice for most people compared with a move into a residential care home.
Alzheimer’s home care is often comparable in cost to moving into a care home, and in some cases, such as visiting care or couples care, it works out cheaper. At Trinity Homecare, we are passionate about supporting people to live well with Alzheimer’s in the comfort of their own home.
Dignified Care with Trinity Homecare
We carefully select only the most compassionate, empathetic, and respectful care workers who share our values. Our carers are experienced and highly trained in Alzheimer’s care thanks to our collaborative training sessions from the Alzheimer’s Society.
Before we provide care, we conduct a free needs assessment to understand your needs, preferences, and wishes. We can match you with the perfect carer who fits your needs and lifestyle. In fact, most of our clients tell us that their Trinity carer becomes like one of the family.
Not only will your Trinity Carer support you through the daily challenges of life with Alzheimer’s, but they can also provide help and support in many areas of daily life, such as:
- Assistance with daily routines: Including bathing, dressing, and continence support.
- Managing medication: Help to administer medication and monitor a condition, such as checking blood pressure or insulin levels.
- Household tasks: From cleaning, tidying, doing the laundry, running errands, or walking the dog.
- Meal preparation: Home-cooked meals to ensure nutritional needs are met on a daily basis.
- Mobility support: Help to move around the home safely to encourage physical activity and independence.
- Companionship: The friendship and reassurance offered by a regular home carer cannot be underestimated to help maintain a person’s well-being.
- Outings: Visits to the coffee shop or local stores, arranging and accompanying to appointments, or simply a trip to the park.
- Running errands: Such as collecting prescriptions, paying bills, and doing grocery shopping.
Talk to Us Today
At Trinity Homecare, our ultimate goal is to enrich your lifestyle in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. This allows you to live the independent lifestyle that you love without the daunting thought of moving into a care home. We are here to support you with various forms of live-in care.
Call us now on 0207 183 4884 in confidence for a free, no obligation quotation. If enquiring outside of our opening hours, please complete our online form and we will contact you the next day.
