BackAlzheimer's Help and Care at Home
Alzheimer’s disease, a primary cause of dementia, can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life. While it often affects those over 65, it’s important to be aware that anyone can be diagnosed. At Cavendish Homecare, we understand the challenges that Alzheimer’s presents, and we’re committed to providing compassionate and effective homecare services to help individuals with Alzheimer’s remain in their familiar surroundings.
Our team of highly skilled and experienced carers and nurses in London specializes in Alzheimer’s homecare. We believe that staying in the comfort of one’s own home can offer a sense of security and independence, despite declining cognitive abilities. Our private homecare services are tailored to accommodate the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they receive the support and attention they deserve.
Why Choose Us?
Cavendish Homecare’s services in London and home counties are wide-ranging and we tailor our care to each unique person – it is never a ‘one size fits all’ solution or a pre-determined package. We discuss needs and requirements to ensure our clients receive the best Alzheimer’s care possible. Our nurses and carers are able to help throughout the various stages of Alzheimer’s disease, recognising that the progression of the disease poses different challenges at different times. We focus on supporting clients to maintain their independence and autonomy for as long as possible.
Expertise in Alzheimer’s Care
Cavendish Homecare is a leading provider of private and expert Alzheimer’s and dementia homecare in London. Our team of highly experienced nurses and carers holds extensive experience in providing care for individuals with cognitive impairments. We are devoted to delivering the highest standard of care, complying with with the CQC and ISO standards and regulations. Our awards and nominations in the recent years serve as a testament to the positive impact that our compassionate carers and nurses have on the lives of our clients and their families.
Our Key Alzheimer’s Care Services include:
Help understanding a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease: We offer a support with personalised guidance and information to help individuals understand their Alzheimer’s diagnosis and manage their symptoms. We provide comprehensive resources and support with navigating the complexities of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Specialist home care during the various stages of dementia: Our specialist homecare services are customised to fit the specific needs of the individuals with dementia at every stage of the disease. We ensure the provision of personalised support and care to aid maintain the independence of individuals affected by dementia.
How to deal with challenging behaviours associated with Alzheimer’s disease: Our skilled and experienced team of carers and nurses are trained to use effective techniques and strategies to manage challenging behaviours associated with Alzheimer’s disease, creating a safe environment supporting the individuals and their families.
Recommendations for dementia friendly activities: Our team of specialists is available to recommend a variety of activities that are both stimulating and engaging, designed to the individual’s needs.
Equipment, adaptations and improvements to the home: Our experts can assess your home environment and recommend suitable adaptations, equipment and improvements to ensure safety, comfort and independence for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Benefits of Alzheimer’s care at home vs a care home
Enhanced comfort and convenience: Receiving care at home provides a familiar environment, providing comfort and reducing stress and anxiety.
Improved quality of life: Individuals can maintain their daily routines and enjoy the company of loved ones.
Increased independence: Homecare empowers individuals to maintain a sense of control and independence.
Minimised risk of infection: Care in the home environment often has a risk of fewer germs than healthcare facilities, reducing the risk of infections.
Costing: Homecare can be more cost-effective than inpatient care, especially when it comes to long-term treatments.
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Making a consideration about whether to place a loved one into a care facility is indeed an emotional and complex decision. It requires taking into account various factors, such as finances, safety concerns, ability to perform activities of daily living, the family’s ability to provide care, severity of symptoms and the individual’s preferences. Homecare can significantly delay the need for a care facility placement, even prevent it. High-quality homecare can help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease live in the comfort of their own home, ensuring their safety for as long as needed.
Early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s often are subtle changes in memory, with common signs, such as memory loss (remembering events, names, conversations, appointments), difficulties finding words, disorientation (confusion about time, people and places), mood or behaviour changes (mood swings, unusual behaviour, being withdrawn), even challenges with familiar tasks. It is very important to consult a healthcare professional regarding any of these, as they may be caused by other conditions.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s demands understanding and patience. When communicating, use simple language and offer reassurance. Creating a familiar routine for an individual with Alzheimer’s helps reduce confusion and anxiety and creates a sense of safety. Recognize the uniqueness and individuality of their preferences. Remember to maintain a balanced healthy diet, including exercise and sufficient sleep if you are the primary carer for your loved one. You may find it helpful to read our articles about how to care for a patient with dementia and how to care for a person with dementia in cold weather.
When caring becomes overwhelming, Cavendish Homecare is here ready to help. We provide compassionate and experienced carers and nurses to support you and your loved one.
Questions children may ask about dementia could be for example ‘Will they ever get better?’, ‘What is happening?’, ‘Will they forget me?’ or ‘Why are they asking me the same question?’. This calls for honest and age-appropriate answers, check out this helpful article ‘Questions children ask about dementia’.
Cavendish Homecare provides homecare services tailored to the specific needs of individuals at various stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Our experienced and trusted team of cares and nurses can offer personalised support, including:
- Early stages – assistance with activities of daily living, social interaction and memory aids
- Middle stages – assistance with personal care tasks, increased supervision and help in managing behavioural changes
- Late stages – bathing, feeding, complex care
Cavendish Homecare is committed to making sure of the safety of Alzheimer’s patients in their homes. Our skilled team of nurses and carers undergo regular training to learn about Alzheimer’s disease, it’s advancement and how to create a safe environment.
We also enforce safety measures, such as regular risk assessments, medication management, supervision and monitoring of the individual’s well-being. We work closely with the families healthcare providers to establish a comprehensive plan.
The enquiry process - What to expect
Initial Enquiry
The prospective client or someone acting on their behalf makes an initial enquiry. This can be via a phone call, a call back request or submitting an enquiry form via email. The enquiry is picked up by the office team who will gather the required information and then pass it through to one of our nurse managers
Call Back from Nurse Manager
One of the experienced nurse managers will give you a call back to discuss the needs in more detail and to provide their expert recommendation on the care that may be required. They will then discuss with you, what Cavendish Homecare may be able to provide, what the cost is and what timescale we would be able to commence your care.
Selection of Staff
Once an initial agreement is established, the nursing manager will start working with the bookings team to determine the most suitable nurse and/or carer are best matched with your needs.
Proposed agreement
Following the tailored care recommendation and the selection of staff. We ensure you (the client) are happy with the proposed course of action and the care is able to commence. In some cases, an assessment visit may be required and this will be undertaken by one of our nurse managers.
Active Client
You will begin receiving outstanding homecare from our team, tailored to your needs. Your care plan will be under constant review to ensure the correct level of care is addressing your needs and being provided at all times.
The prospective client or someone acting on their behalf makes an initial enquiry. This can be via a phone call, a call back request or submitting an enquiry form via email. The enquiry is picked up by the office team who will gather the required information and then pass it through to one of our nurse managers
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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They are both so wonderful
I am very happy with the service and professional care received for my wife from Carer L and Carer G. They are both so wonderful and supporting and may this continue for the foreseeable future.
Huge success
Thanks so much, it was a huge success. Mum really liked the Registered Nurse. We would like to keep her!
Your Registered Nurses cared so well for Mum
Your Registered Nurses cared so well for Mum. Small things such as brushing her hair regularly, massaging her feet, hands and head, talking to her and taking her non-verbal cues into account.
