Dementia
At Matrons Care we offer the best quality care for our clients with Dementia. We understand that Clients with Dementia require special support as they are affected by the loss of cognitive functioning such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning to the extent that it interferes with their daily life and activities. Our professionally trained Carers provides support to aid our clients who are affected by dementia and cannot control their emotions or are experiencing changes in their personalities. The condition has a profound impact on everyday life, making small tasks very challenging. We at Matrons Care provide the support and management required to ensure that your loved ones and our clients are comfortable, safe and secure in their own home with our care.
Some of the signs and symptoms of Dementia includes:
- Memory loss, poor judgment, and confusion
- Difficulty communicating or finding words
- Difficulty reasoning or problem-solving
- Wandering and getting lost in familiar surroundings
- Difficulty with planning and organizing
- Constantly asking the same questions
- Losing balance and problems with movement
Psychological changes may
include:
- Personality changes
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Inappropriate behaviour
- Paranoia
- Agitation
- Hallucinations
Dementia can impact a person’s mood, daily activities and regular hobbies. As Dementia worsens, persons may start to forget appointments, lose important items such as house keys or tv remotes. Our professionally trained Carers will recognise early changes and act accordingly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your loved ones is dealt with in a timely manner.
The support we offer includes:
- Home care
- Household tasks
- Personal care
- Reading materials such as books
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Regular exercise routine
- Games/singing