Bristol, UK - Dementia Care

Dementia Care in care or nursing homes is for individuals who have had a diagnosis of dementia who are no longer able to live independently at home even with support from a relative, friend or paid carer. Anyone with dementia needs extra support to help them to maintain their psychological and physical well-being and it should be in a care home who specialise in dementia care. Dementia Care is very different to elderly care and needs carers and nurses who have been specially trained.

Caring for a loved one at home with dementia is often very challenging, especially as dementia progresses. People who have dementia have a progressive biological brain disorder which results in it being more and more difficult to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, and take care of themselves. Dementia can cause mood swings and often changes someone’s personality and behaviour and this is very demanding and challenging for relatives trying to care for them as well as often being quite distressing.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a syndrome or a group of related symptoms which are associated with an ongoing decline of the brain functioning. There are many different causes and types of dementia and it is often confused with Alzheimer’s disease.

What is Dementia Care?

Dementia care is for people with dementia who can no longer manage at home on their own, even if they have relatives or friends at home who are caring for them. Dementia is a progressive disease and the symptoms will worsen as time progresses often making it difficult and stressful for the carers looking after them. Sometimes it gets to a stage when people with dementia living at home are no longer safe as they may wander or have mood swings that can be quite frightening both for them and their carer. Moving into a care home that offers specialist dementia care is often the last resort but the only option. A care home which specialises in dementia care will ensure the person maintains their psychological and physical well-being and will understand their physical and mental needs.

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The changes in dementia symptoms are often small to start with but they will often get worse and become severe enough to affect theirs and their families daily lives. The specific symptoms that someone with dementia experiences will depend on the parts of the brain that are damaged and the disease that is causing dementia.

Bristol Care Homes offer dementia care at all 4 care homes in Bristol. We are specialists in dementia care and each of our homes offers different types of care which we will guide you through to help you decide which one will be best for your loved one.

We have specialist Dementia Carers and Nurses in all of our homes who understand the physical and mental needs of anyone suffering from dementia and how their needs will change as their condition progresses.

Contact us today and find out everything you need to know about dementia care here: www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk/dementia-care/