Providing the Perfect Balance Between Independence and Support with Dementia Care
By Charlie Ricker
Aug 15, 2012
Dementia is one of the cruelest blows dealt by nature, something that anyone who has ever seen a loved one suffer though it can surely testify to. Dementia is a crushingly progressive disease that can be brought on by a multitude of factors including injury or illness; it can also (in very rare cases) be hereditary. Dementia is a disease that effects about 1% of the population (the majority of which are over the age of 64) of the UK and as such dementia care is an increasingly important sector of the medical industry.
The numerous forms of dementia are rather difficult to explain or quantify in layman's terms, but there are universal symptoms. Memory loss is a key symptom and perhaps the cruelest blow dealt by the disease. Loved ones and friends might also notice severe or subtle personality changes as well as impaired reasoning and physical skills …show more content…
It may sound inconsequential but sticking to a well-structured routine is a proven way of keeping suffers stable. Unfamiliar practices and locations could really upset sufferers and sticking to a routine encourages them to avoid this, promoting an air or independence and reducing potential panic attacks. Personal care is also important in dementia care and carers will be able to help patients with facilities that become difficult as the disease progresses such as help with washing, bathing and using the toilet.
A dementia care worker needs to be able to look after a sufferer's mental state as well as their physical state. They will provide engaging conversation and a friendship that will be indispensible, as the disease gets worse. In general the goal of a dementia care worker is to balance the independence of their patients with their emotional and physical needs. It's not an easy job but it's a job that is as fulfilling for the carers as it is for the
By Charlie Ricker
Aug 15, 2012
Dementia is one of the cruelest blows dealt by nature, something that anyone who has ever seen a loved one suffer though it can surely testify to. Dementia is a crushingly progressive disease that can be brought on by a multitude of factors including injury or illness; it can also (in very rare cases) be hereditary. Dementia is a disease that effects about 1% of the population (the majority of which are over the age of 64) of the UK and as such dementia care is an increasingly important sector of the medical industry.
The numerous forms of dementia are rather difficult to explain or quantify in layman's terms, but there are universal symptoms. Memory loss is a key symptom and perhaps the cruelest blow dealt by the disease. Loved ones and friends might also notice severe or subtle personality changes as well as impaired reasoning and physical skills …show more content…
It may sound inconsequential but sticking to a well-structured routine is a proven way of keeping suffers stable. Unfamiliar practices and locations could really upset sufferers and sticking to a routine encourages them to avoid this, promoting an air or independence and reducing potential panic attacks. Personal care is also important in dementia care and carers will be able to help patients with facilities that become difficult as the disease progresses such as help with washing, bathing and using the toilet.
A dementia care worker needs to be able to look after a sufferer's mental state as well as their physical state. They will provide engaging conversation and a friendship that will be indispensible, as the disease gets worse. In general the goal of a dementia care worker is to balance the independence of their patients with their emotional and physical needs. It's not an easy job but it's a job that is as fulfilling for the carers as it is for the