Offering Tailored Dementia and Alzheimer's Care at St Luke's Healthcare Professionals
At St Luke's Healthcare Professionals, we understand that Alzheimer’s and dementia impact everyone uniquely. Our mission is to design individual care plans for your loved ones while collaborating with you to determine the most fitting services. Our core objective is to ensure the safety, mental health, and physical well-being of our patients. We deliver person-centric care to your loved ones, with the aim of enabling people with dementia to live their lives to their highest potential. Our devoted team aims to offer the most exceptional support possible to every individual in the comfort of their own home, instead of in a nursing home.
Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Dementia is a prevalent condition among the elderly, often leading to unpredictable behaviours. It is usually caused by a stroke or a disease that results in brain damage. As we age, our brain becomes more vulnerable to long-term injuries, with dementia being a common and severe outcome. Alzheimer's is a common form of dementia.
People with Alzheimer's often struggle with;
- Problems with clear and logical thinking
- Language and speech difficulties
- Changes in perception and judgement
- Difficulties controlling emotions
Such behaviors can lead to frustration and conflict in their everyday life and result in misunderstandings. Dementia individuals often struggle with losing their sense of self, which can be incredibly challenging to communicate and process. Caring for someone with dementia can be emotionally challenging and disheartening for family members or friends. It may seem as if you are losing the person you once knew. Dementia is a heart-wrenching disease for both patients and their loved ones, which is why we strive to offer top-tier dementia and Alzheimer's care to support not only the individual but also their friends and family. There are many excellent support groups available today that aim to guide friends and family through the process and help them understand their new emotional landscape.
Our Role: Supporting a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be challenging. The behavioral changes often happen gradually and may seem minor at first but can profoundly impact daily life as the disease progresses. Also, individuals with dementia may experience mood and behavior changes, leading to frequent emotional outbursts, as communication becomes increasingly challenging. Providing Personalised Care: At St Luke's Healthcare Professionals, we aim to enhance the lives of dementia sufferers by establishing a stable environment, offering routine, and exhibiting patience. Our dementia care focuses on the individual, ensuring they live as fully as possible while offering in-depth communication and peace of mind to their friends and family.
Creating a Safe Home Environment: People with dementia often struggle with spatial awareness, turning routine tasks into hazards. Our staff assist by evaluating each patient and identifying the household elements causing the most distress and confusion. We focus on creating a safe home environment to put the individual and their loved ones at ease. Our assistance includes:
- Identifying potential fall hazards, like furniture or out-of-place objects.
- Securing medication and cleaning supplies in a safe location.
- Assessing essential lighting in dark areas of the property and helping to secure high-risk areas.
- Regulating water temperatures to prevent burns or scalding.
Promoting Stability and Routine: We aim to create daily routines to lessen each individual's stress while assessing their personal needs. As every person with Alzheimer's or dementia is unique, we strive to offer creative and flexible routines to best support your loved one. Ensuring Positive Mental Health and Healthy Diet: As we age, a healthy lifestyle becomes critical. A balanced diet helps our patients stay energetic and keeps their minds active and lively. Each day brings new challenges, and the level of support required may change daily. Our staff are trained to recognize signs of well-being and react appropriately to each situation, adjusting to the evolving needs of each individual. We are committed to ensuring that your loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia receive benefits from the care we provide, with their happiness and mental health as our primary concern.