Care options for people with dementia
A great many people with dementia stay in their own homes if they have a support network around them. This support network can come in the form of family carers, paid care workers or community nurses.
Being in familiar surroundings can really help people cope better with dementia. Recent research has shown that people living in their own home with dementia are often happier and live independently for longer.
Many people with dementia will eventually need support in a residential care home. Depending on your needs, this may be a care home or a nursing home.
Not all care homes are suited to people with dementia. So if you feel that a loved one needs support from a care home, research should be done to see which care homes in your area can give them the help they need.
Staying at home and living with dementia is not always easy. It is important that you have the care and support that you need. This may be just a little help with cooking and cleaning tasks. Maybe some help with taking medication or some home adaptations to help you move around the home safely. There is plenty of ways of having help around the home without losing your independence.
London Dementia Care offer professional dementia care at home for clients throughout London. Please complete our enquiry form for more information.
To find out more about the care options you have please explore our website further. There are many articles on the website that go into more detail about the help available to you at home and also about care home options as well.
You can also speak to your local social services department and ask them for a list of people who can support you in your local area.