Home Support for Persons Living with Dementia

A Dementia carer plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with dementia, helping them maintain their quality of life and independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. Matter of Care dementia carers provide services tailored to meet the unique needs of each person.

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Assisting with daily personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Ensuring that the individual maintains their dignity and comfort throughout these tasks.

Administering prescribed medications on time, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring adherence to medication schedules.

Planning and preparing meals that accommodate dietary restrictions andpreferences, and assisting with feeding.

Observing and reporting any changes in the individual’s health, behaviour, or cognitive function to family members.

Providing emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations, and participating in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.

Offering companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Engaging the individual in activities and exercises designed to stimulate cognitive function, such as puzzles, memory games, and music therapy.

Encouraging participation in hobbies and interests.

Managing challenging behaviour associated with dementia, such as agitation, aggression, wandering, and confusion. Using de-escalation techniques and creating a calm and reassuring environment.

Providing constant supervision to prevent wandering.

Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, social activities, and errands, and helping with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, or walking-sticks.

Maintaining clear and accurate records of care activities and health observations.