Dementia nursing care

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of cognitive disorders that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. The most common types of dementia include:

• Alzheimer’s Disease: The most prevalent form, characterised by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.
• Vascular Dementia: Often caused by strokes, leading to impaired judgement and reduced ability to plan.
• Lewy Body Dementia: Marked by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, causing fluctuating cognition, visual hallucinations, and movement disorders.
• Frontotemporal Dementia: Involves the degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to changes in personality, behaviour, and language skills.

Learn more about dementia in our in-depth guide our in-dept guide.

Symptoms and progression

Dementia symptoms vary depending on the type and stage of the disease but commonly include:

• Memory loss
• Difficulty communicating or finding words
• Problems with reasoning or problem-solving
• Changes in mood or behaviour
• Confusion and disorientation

As dementia progresses, these symptoms become more severe, often leading to a complete dependency on others for daily activities and care. Early detection and specialised care are essential to managing the disease effectively and improving the quality of life for those affected.

At The Good Care Group, we firmly believe in a person-centred care philosophy. This approach focuses on understanding and honouring the individual needs, preferences, and life experiences of each person we care for. Our carers take the time to build meaningful relationships with our clients, learning about their history, interests, and routines. By doing so, we create personalised care plans that respect the dignity and individuality of each person, ensuring that their unique needs are met with compassion and empathy.

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Holistic care approach

We adopt a holistic care approach that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of our clients. This means that we not only manage the medical and physical symptoms of dementia but also support the mental and emotional health of our clients. Our holistic care includes:

• Physical care: Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as medication management and mobility support.
• Emotional support: Providing companionship, understanding, and encouragement to help clients cope with the emotional challenges of dementia.
• Social engagement: Encouraging participation in social activities and maintaining connections with family and friends to combat isolation and loneliness.
• Spiritual well-being: Respecting and supporting the spiritual or religious needs of our clients, if desired, to promote a sense of peace and fulfilment.
• Cognitive stimulation therapy: Engaging clients in activities designed to maintain and improve cognitive function.
• Behavioural management techniques: Utilising strategies that are proven to reduce challenging behaviours and enhance the client’s quality of life.
• Advanced communication methods: Implementing effective communication strategies tailored to the cognitive abilities of each client.

A perfectly matched care team

We know how important choosing just the right carer is for you and your family. We will work with you to carefully choose a carer who can meet all your care and support needs, while sharing common interests and backgrounds. Your care team really gets to know you and your unique needs, which means you get consistency of care. We know this means life is enjoyable for everyone.

Expertly trained carers

All our professional carers complete our leading training programme before they care for our clients. Our programme has been created with leading charities and clinical experts. It goes beyond mandatory requirements in the care sector. Our carers never stop learning new skills to further enhance the care they provide.

Continuity of care

Unlike an agency, we employ our carers. This means they are as committed to us, as we are to them. Carers enjoy the security of being employed, which means they stay with us longer. Those who work for agencies move around more. For families, this means that you get continuity and consistency of the same care team caring for your loved one with no disruption to your loved one’s life.

In-house clinical expert

We have a dedicated team of in-house clinical experts. This includes a specialist Consultant nurse, whoprovides Admiral Nurse services to those living with dementia, and our own in-house Occupational Therapist (OT) who works closely with healthcare professionals and our care teams. These expert leads monitor and support our care teams to deliver best-practice care at home.

Innovative care technology

Unlike any other live-in care provider, we have our own online care community. Families, healthcare professionals and carers can access up-to-date information about the care being provided. For our families, it provides a reassuring window into the care their loved one is receiving. For our clients, it means enjoying time online such as video calls with family or shopping online.

Improving health outcomes

Every decision we make is driven by delivering improved health outcomes for our clients. Our digital technology allows us to predict risk and shape the care we provide. We measure health outcomes and use this information to improve the quality of our client’s lives. Our health and well-being focused care reduces the risk of infection, falls in the home and hospital admissions while improving independence and quality of life.

Highest service rating from care regulators in England and Scotland

Unlike introduction agencies, we are fully regulated in England and Scotland. This means the care and support we provide is regularly inspected. We are the only dedicated live-in care provider in England to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in all five measures – safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. We know this provides families with peace of mind that their loved one is receiving the best possible care.

A fully managed service

Families benefit from our fully managed service delivered by care experts. This means you do not need to worry about employing, supervising, or managing the carer looking after your loved one. Our professional carers are supervised by an experienced care manager and supported by clinical experts who are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to support you, your loved one and our carer teams.

Local teams with national coverage

We operate throughout England and Scotland with a local approach to the management of our teams near you. Each dedicated care manager local to you has only a small number of clients to support. This means they can provide higher levels of monitoring and support than other home care providers. It also means a highly personalised approach to care can be delivered.