Specialist care within the comfort of your home

 

There are many different types of dementia, however Alzheimer’s is the most common form and the one that we are asked to support with the most. It affects more than half a million people in the UK alone. Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition, with time leaving the people and families affected needing extra help and care. At ASK Healthcare, we believe in and see the benefits of allowing someone with Alzheimer’s to remain in their own home. The continuity of routine, familiarity of environment and one to one attention from a specialist dementia support worker can make a huge difference to the quality of life of a citizen.

Our professional support workers either visit at agreed times or move into the homes of their citizens to provide personal care, housekeeping, companionship and support that’s specially tailored to the needs of the citizen.

Call us today to find out how we can support you and your family with specialist Alzheimer’s care at home. We’re available seven days a week.

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Alzheimer’s care at home

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People affected by Alzheimer’s experience a range of symptoms. These symptoms include a decline in memory, disorientation and confusion surrounding places and times, difficulty in completing tasks and changes in behaviour. Therefore, an Alzheimer’s care plan tailored to the individual is a necessity. We work with citizens, their families, their GPs and professionals from other healthcare organisations to deliver a package of Alzheimer’s support that meets the needs of the citizen.

Through our Alzheimer’s care, we provide support tailored to help people with many of the typical symptoms experienced by someone with the condition.
 

These include:

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Decline in memory

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Our Alzheimer’s support workers work with their citizens to create memory boxes and scrapbooks, featuring photographs and other sentimental tokens to help stimulate memories. You and your loved one can also rest assured that they’re always around to reassure, prompt and assist – for example, reminding them to feed the dog, put the washing machine on or take their medication. Nutrition and hydration is of particular importance, proactive care and support can safeguard against Urinary Tract Infections, one of the leading causes of hospital admittance.

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Confusion with time and place

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People affected by Alzheimer’s often find themselves unsure about time, place, where they should be or what they need to do. We can provide help with calendar management, assist them get to where they need to go and reassure any fears they might be feeling.

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Help around the home

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Although our Alzheimer’s support services are primarily focused around the medical needs of our customers, our support workers are also on hand to provide help around the home. They can help citizens with basic tasks they might struggle with – from making a sandwich or vacuuming to filling out prescriptions or putting the dustbin out. However, they never look to exclude the citizen they care for from getting involved in these tasks.

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Social interaction

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ASK Healthcare Alzheimer’s carer is warm, friendly and full of enthusiasm. They want to make a positive difference to the lives of their citizens. As well as always being around for a chat over a cup of tea, our support workers will also provide support with social activities when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s through gentle encouragement.

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Changes in behaviour

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With time, the condition impacts the functions carried out by the brain resulting in behavioural changes. Our one-to-one Alzheimer’s support enables both support worker and citizen to develop a relationship, meaning there’s never any display of shock or anger at sudden changes in behaviour. Trained and experienced, they understand and will provide the level of assistance required.

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The importance of Alzheimer’s support in the home

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Consistency is a massive part of any type of care, but especially when caring for citizens with Alzheimer’s. Moving an individual affected by this illness into an environment they’re unfamiliar with, such as a residential care home, can have a negative impact. It can cause distress, confusion and discomfort.

With Alzheimer’s home care, the citizen can get the medical support they need in the place they know and love best – their own home. Homes aren’t just buildings – they hold lots memories, items with lots of sentimental value and photographs. They can also be around the ones they love more frequently. And all of this can help to stimulate the memory.

When they deliver care for Alzheimer’s patients, our support workers always look to maintain existing routines and lifestyles, so you or your loved one never have to worry about adapting to major change.

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Our Alzheimer’s support workers

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Before going into the homes of their citizens, our Alzheimer’s support workers go through intensive training at our registered Training Centre. Here, they learn about the complexities of the illness and its symptoms. This process gives them the preparation they need to deal with the challenges they’ll face when caring for citizens with Alzheimer’s on a daily basis.

We ensure that consistency is at the core of our Alzheimer’s care plans. Our Alzheimer’s live in support workers usually work in blocks of six to eight weeks before taking a respite break. This allows them to build up a strong bond with the citizen they’re caring for. We’ll then provide a temporary support worker to go into the home to take over for a short period of time, enabling the citizen receiving care to develop relationships with others. If your family would prefer a visiting support worker then we will work on building a small, core team to keep the amount of change to a minimum.

If yours or your loved one’s support worker happens to fall ill or have a family emergency, we’ll always ensure that a replacement support worker is there and ready to deliver support – at short notice.