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Dementia Care
Dementia care involves providing comprehensive assistance to individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The primary goal is to maintain the participant’s dignity, independence, and quality of life while ensuring their safety and well-being. Dementia care requires a compassionate, person-centered approach tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and abilities.
Our dementia care services can be funded through NDIS funding or accessed privately. If you want to learn more about how we can support you, get in touch today to speak with our team or request a free consultation.
Cognitive and Emotional Support
- Memory Support Activities: Engaging participants in memory-enhancing activities such as puzzles, music therapy, storytelling, and reminiscence therapy.
- Structured Routines: Establishing consistent daily routines to minimise confusion and reduce anxiety.
- Orientation Support: Using visual aids such as calendars, clocks, and labeled objects to help participants navigate their day.
- Behavioral Management: Implementing behavior support strategies to address symptoms such as agitation, wandering, or repetitive behaviors.
- Companionship and Emotional Reassurance: Providing emotional support through active listening and companionship, especially during periods of distress.
Personal and Health Care Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance: Supporting participants with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and eating.
- Medication Management: Administering medications as prescribed and monitoring for side effects or changes in behavior.
- Nutrition and Hydration Support: Preparing and providing nutritious meals while ensuring adequate fluid intake. Assisting with feeding if necessary.
- Fall Prevention: Ensuring a safe environment by removing hazards, using mobility aids, and supervising high-risk activities.
- Health Monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in physical or mental health to medical professionals.
Safety and Community Engagement
- Safe Living Environment: Implementing safety measures such as installing locks, alarms, and clear signage to prevent wandering and ensure safety.
- Supervised Community Access: Providing safe transportation and support for attending appointments, shopping, or participating in community events.
- Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in group activities, hobbies, and support groups to reduce isolation and promote a sense of belonging.
- Family and Carer Support: Offering guidance, training, and respite care for family members to help them manage the demands of caregiving.
- Emergency Preparedness: Ensuring the participant has a plan in place for emergencies and that support workers are trained to respond appropriately.
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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land we work on, and we pay ou rrespects to elders past, present and emerging.
