Dementia patients can have wide-ranging brain disorders with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common one. With the right care and support your loved one can live a healthy and happy life.
They may suffer from memory loss so it’s important for them to have a carer that knows how to properly care for them in any situation. Companionship care can provide the ideal solution as this service offers a supportive carer that specialises in helping your loved one living with dementia get the most out of life.
Companionship care for people with dementia
Short-term memory loss is the most common side effect of dementia. So it’s important to have a companion that can calm and relax your loved one when they are at their most vulnerable.
Your loved one might not be able to recognise the companion but they will be able to recognise their energy and aura, helping them feel relaxed, comfortable and safe.
In short, a regular companion will make them feel safe and secure and give you the peace of mind you need knowing that your spouse, parent, grandparent, or other loved one is being well looked after in the comfort of their own home.
Quality care and support in their own home
At Abney & Baker, we not only cater to the needs of your loved ones with care and support, but we also ensure that we can work out a routine that fits in with you and your family. This makes us a favourite in the South West of the UK when it comes to home care services.
Domiciliary care, or care at home, allows you and your loved one to work closely with your home care services team when compared to a residential care home. With one-to-one attention given to your loved ones, our plans can range from a single session for a minimum of 30 minutes every week up to multiple times a day, everyday of the week. The care plans allow more flexibility because they are built around your loved ones specific needs. If your loved one needs extra care and support you can choose personal care to ensure they are looked after on every level all within the surroundings they know and love.
What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care provides your loved ones with the personal support they need while continuing to live in their own home. It’s common for seniors to become frail as they grow older and it might become difficult for them to complete routine household tasks. So it will be in their best interest to get support while staying in familiar surroundings.
Visits from care staff, ranging from 30 minutes to several hours a day, can be chosen to help a loved one with everyday tasks such as :
- Washing, dressing and looking after their appearance
- Continence care
- Helping to move around the house
- Household chores and cooking meals
- Going out to visit family, friends or a trip out
Residential care at home also provides valuable companionship for your loved one. Care Assistants who visit your loved one build a connection with them and feel safe when they are around. This elderly care not only helps your dearest with physical support but also improves their mental health. Care assistants also offer emotional support, encouragement and reassurance on a regular basis so you can be reassured they’re getting a regular check in.
Who is domiciliary care for?
It is for people who want care and support but still within the comfort of their own home. Domiciliary care is not limited to senior citizens, it can also be used by other age groups. The type of care can include recuperation and rehabilitation, amongst other areas.
People facing chronic health conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis can opt for the extra support of domiciliary carers. Most social care providers have in-house health professionals who can assist in specialist areas such as dementia care. This way your loved one can have the care they need while remaining independent within their own home without having to go to a residential care home.
How domiciliary care works with Abney & Baker
We make sure that your specific care package is tailored to your family’s needs and support requirements. This differs for everyone so we will visit your loved one at home to have a chat to better understand what is needed before drawing up a plan. You will be assigned a care team that will make sure that your loved one receives the quality care and support they deserve.
The care plans are flexible and personalised according to the needs of your loved one. Whether you want a daytime visit for your elderly loved one. Or a multiple visits plan to include personal care, companionship care and more, it’s all possible.
Our domiciliary care standards are a top priority so we’re continually training and refreshing our carers knowledge to ensure you’re receiving the best care and support possible. Our plans can be customised at any time so you can always start with a few short visits and build up over time if more support is needed.
Why choose domiciliary care over a care home?
Care homes can be great for providing your senior loved one with a safe and sound environment but they do not offer the familiarity and comfort of being at home. They also do not have the warmth and affection of family and pets that is available constantly at home.
Domiciliary care provides the same level of care and support while staying at home. Whether it’s personal care, medication management, household tasks or any other activity, home care services will provide the same level of care as a care home.
One of the main benefits of domiciliary care is that it provides a substantial level of support without impacting your loved one’s independence.
What does a domiciliary care worker do?
Domiciliary workers, or social care professionals, help your loved one live a normal life in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their homes. Their key objective is in providing undivided attention to your loved one and to make sure they live happily, safely and independently.
They can help you maintain your loved one’s independence through:
Companionship and hobbies facilitation
Care options provided by domiciliary enable people to live a normal life and have a good quality of life. Carers help you loved one complete activities that were previously left unfinished due to physical limitations. They make sure that the activities that matter to them are still enjoyed such as a particular hobby that perhaps they’d lost confidence or interest in doing.
Since most adults experience and are affected by loneliness, companionship care can be a great remedy. Domiciliary care provides companions who are compassionate, good listeners and often enjoy a good giggle. Your loved one can talk to them regularly and get the emotional support they may be missing out on.
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Most people who opt for domiciliary care have limited physical activity in some way so they aren’t able to do simple household chores without support. Domiciliary care workers will do housekeeping for your loved one to help keep on top of things. They will do the cleaning, laundry and other chores so their house remains in a clean and tidy condition.
The care assistant can also help them to prepare healthy meals especially if your loved one is losing weight after a medical procedure such as surgery.
Why choose Abney & Baker?
As one of the UK’s top domiciliary care providers, Abney & Baker is widely recognised for it’s quality of care and support. We are also licensed and regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Our professional managers make sure that the personal care team are fully enhanced DBS checked and positive references received before being allowed to care for your loved one. So you can be sure your family is in good hands.
With a wide range of funding options available, do should contact us if a loved one or you yourself require care services. Call us to find more about our pricing.
So if you want to give the gift of independence to your elderly loved one, look no further. We provide professional home care services in Devizes, Calne and Melksham and across West Wiltshire.
Helping your loved one to continue living independently and confidently in their own home.
By providing a range of support at home, we’re helping many clients across Bath & North East Somerset and West Wiltshire retain their independence and stay in control in the comfort of their own homes.
Remember we’re always here if you want to chat about your care options. Just get in touch:
Call 0333 043 4880 – Email enquiries@abneyandbaker.com – Book a call here
