Live-in Alzheimer’s Care

Alzheimer’s disease is caused by unproperly formed proteins, building up inside the brain and forming abnormal structures called “plaques” or “tangles”, affecting the nerve cells to work properly. That build-up leads to disruptions in brain functioning causing symptoms such as memory loss, getting confused about time and place, difficult communication and expressions with the right words, difficulty with judging distances, etc.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition that affects and damages more parts of the brain over several years. Unfortunately, that causes more symptoms to develop and over time the symptoms get worse, interfering with a person’s day-to-day life. Usually, the disease affects people aged 65 and older and in some rare cases under 65 years, known as early or young onset Alzheimer’s disease. It is one of the most common types of dementia with more than 520 000 people in the UK living with the condition.

At Alcedo Care, we understand how difficult and life-changing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis could be. Therefore, we aim to provide bespoke live-in Alzheimer’s care plans, ensuring all your needs are met so that you and your loved ones can have a better quality of life while continuing living in the place you feel most safe and comfortable, home.

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia like vascular dementia and Parkinson’s are not curable but with the help of modern medicine, the symptoms could be relieved with medications. However, early diagnosis is vital to potentially slow down the condition’s progression and give more time to the person living with it and their family more time to adapt to the changes and prepare for what to expect in the next stages.

The first signs of Alzheimer’s according to NHS  are usually minor memory problems. However, as the condition develops and enters different stages, memory loss becomes more severe and the following symptoms can occur:

 

• confusion, disorientation and getting lost in familiar places
• difficulty planning or making decisions
• problems with speech and language
• problems moving around without assistance or performing self-care tasks
• personality changes – becoming aggressive, demanding and suspicious of others
• hallucinations and delusions
• low mood or anxiety

No matter at what stage of Alzheimer’s disease you are, our live-in carers will provide you with the highest 24/7 quality of care in the comfort of your home.

When Alzheimer’s Disease progresses and enters different stages, memory loss and other accompanying symptoms become more apparent. However, staying in familiar surroundings, avoiding significant changes and receiving the right care at home can improve your symptoms and slow down the disease. Moving away from home to a residential home might create anxiety, confusion and disorientation, especially in the late stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

At Alcedo, we understand how important familiar surroundings are, as they can give you comfort, peace of mind and soften the symptoms of dementia, especially in the late stages of the disease. With the support of our around-the-clock live-in Alzheimer’s care, you will receive one-to-one personalised care that will support you in every step of your Alzheimer’s journey. We will ensure that you feel safe, stay healthy and keep your mind active with life stories, reminiscing and social engagements to help you slow down the condition.

Staying in your home is one of the many perks of receiving live-in care at home. Other benefits include:

Maintain independence while improving quality of life – continue doing the things you love and live on your own terms and pace from the comfort of your own home.

Stay in familiar surroundings – staying in familiar surrounding limits the stress and anxiety of changing the environment and make the person living with Alzheimer’s feel more comfortable in the environment they know as objects, places or people can recall memories.

Peace of mind for you and your family

Avoid separation from loved ones or a beloved pet

Maintain hygiene and appearance to high standards – our carers will ensure that your personal care is kept to a high standard to lead a happy and independent life.

Live-in Alzheimer’s care is around-the-clock care where the focus is on you, your needs and your well-being. We understand how life-changing an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis could be for you and your family but with the right help and support, the condition could be slowed down and give you more time to accept the diagnosis and prepare for the journey ahead.

Our live-in care plans are a mix of care services that are tailored to your needs and requirements. From as simple as companionship care promoting physical and cognitive health and well-being, through overnight care ensuring you or your loved ones will be safe during the twilight hours of the night to complex care and palliative care. You can be assured all your needs will be fulfilled.