Dementia Care in Lincoln
Home Instead can help your loved one living with dementia through personalised and compassionate care programmes, in the comfort of their own home.
What is Dementia Care?
Our dementia care services are tailored to support individuals living with dementia. We ensure your loved one receives compassionate care, managing their symptoms effectively to help improve their quality of life. From support with daily tasks and hygiene needs to medication management, we make sure your loved one’s needs are met.
Explore our guide on distinguishing dementia from Alzheimer’s to understand the condition and learn how our professional care can make a difference.
When is Dementia care needed?
It’s not always easy to know when dementia care is needed or what to look out for to know it’s time to get professional help.
As dementia progresses, there are several signs that indicate it may be time to consider extra support for your loved one, including:
- Increased confusion, disorientation and behaviour changes
- Struggles with daily tasks, activities and personal care
- Forgetfulness and memory loss, such as names and places
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty following a conversation
Your loved one may experience all or just a few of these symptoms but spotting them early means that you can arrange the very best care they need. Find out more about the different types of dementia and understand how the condition progresses.
What services are included in Dementia care in Lincoln
Depending on the level of care your loved one needs, our Care Professionals at Home Instead can support them with quality care at home, helping them maintain an independent and social lifestyle whilst living with dementia.
Our dementia serviced in Lincoln include:
- Diet support – helping your loved one maintain a healthy and nutritious diet.
- Personal care – keeping your loved one clean, bathed and dressed.
- Mobility support – help with keeping your loved one mobile at home.
- Light housework – maintaining a tidy home with light household tasks, from laundry and ironing to washing up.
- Companionship – support and daily companionship, encouraging social interaction.
Positive aspects of Dementia care in Lincoln
If you’re considering dementia care for your loved one, it can be useful to understand the benefits of arranging Professional Care. This helps put your mind at ease and also makes the conversation with your loved one a little bit easier.
Our home dementia care benefits include:
- A familiar environment: Remaining in their own home allows individuals with dementia to stay in a familiar environment, which can reduce confusion and anxiety often associated with new surroundings.
- Personalised care: Care can be tailored directly to your loved one’s unique needs, preferences, and routines.
- Family involvement: Dementia home care encourages family involvement and support, providing reassurance for the whole family.
- Consistency: Maintaining consistent Care Professionals and routines helps stabilise daily life, which is beneficial for individuals with dementia who need routine and daily structure.
- Cost-effectiveness: Home dementia care can be more cost-effective compared to nursing homes, especially when considering your individual’s needs and wants.
Arranging Dementia care in Lincoln
If you want more advice and support about dementia care or want to explore our home care in Lincoln, call us on 01522 301 000 or get in touch online today.