Find out the benefits of at-home dementia support services. Professional care at home services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

**The Benefits of At-Home Dementia Support Services**

Did you know that approximately 90,000 people in Scotland have dementia?

Of this 90,000, only around a third are in residential care, meaning the majority are being cared for at home by loved ones.

Dementia is a difficult condition to live with, as it is a progressive disease. Family carers always face a huge amount of responsibility, and the complexities of dementia can make this role even more challenging.

As your loved one’s medical situation changes, it might be time to consider getting professional at-home help to ensure they get the best possible care.

When you should consider at-home dementia support

As a family carer, you should think about professional at-home dementia support when:

You are struggling to manage your caring responsibilities and could be approaching carer burnout.
You feel it isn’t safe for your loved one to remain in their home independently.
The needs of your loved one have become more complex, and you no longer feel confident delivering their care.

The benefits of at-home support for people with dementia

Even as their condition changes, your loved one can stay in their home.

Remaining in a known environment is key to reducing frustration and anxiety for those with dementia.

Professional at-home support helps your loved one stay in their home for as long as possible, surrounded by their memories and comforts.

We provide fully flexible care packages to every client: from ad-hoc visits to overnight stays, all the way to live-in care if required.

2. Your loved one can maintain their routine.

According to Alzheimer’s Project, having a structured routine is essential for people with dementia, so they know what to expect on a day-to-day basis.

Professional at-home dementia support can help your loved one maintain their routine. This becomes especially important if they can no longer complete activities independently.

At Medway Care Services, our at-home carers can help with a range of daily tasks, including:

Dressing
Bathing
Preparing meals
Light housework
Shopping
Taking your loved one to and from appointments

3. Your loved one gets person-centred care.

Perhaps most importantly, with at-home dementia support, your loved one gets care that is fully tailored to their requirements.

When you work with us, this goes beyond medical care. We get to know your loved one’s hobbies to ensure we match them with a carer with similar interests and will keep them involved in the things that bring them joy to improve their mental wellbeing.

Consistency of care is key. By matching a person with dementia with one carer, they can build a strong connection and a trusted relationship over time.

The benefits of at-home dementia support services for family carers

You can prioritise self-care.

Family carers have one key thing in common: they prioritise their own needs last.

When you engage with at-home dementia support, you will get some time back to look after yourself.

Self-care is so important. Whether you want to try new hobbies, spend more time with friends and family, or simply need time to unwind, a professional carer helps alleviate some of your burden.

2. You can get advice and guidance from a professional.

The emotional weight of watching someone you love decline can be very challenging.

Dementia is an unpredictable condition. If you notice symptoms changing, you can speak directly to your professional carer about it.

Talking to someone with extensive experience caring for people with dementia can be a great emotional support and help ease some of your worries.

3. You can seek out support.

When you have professional support in place for your loved one, you have the opportunity to seek out support for yourself.

Carer groups, for example, can be a good place to speak to people experiencing similar challenges.

Age UK has an excellent page of resources for family carers across the UK.

At-home dementia support services in Edinburgh and the Lothians

If you are a family carer of someone with dementia, you don’t have to handle the responsibility alone.

Medway Care Services offers a range of care-at-home packages that can be tailored to the needs of each person.

Our goal is always to provide compassionate, professional, and personalised care services that enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families.

We work closely with you to understand exactly what your loved one needs, and will always pair you with a professional carer with extensive experience looking after people with dementia.

If you would like to find out more about our at-home dementia support services, please get in touch.