The word ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. The common symptoms are confusion, memory difficulties, cognitive difficulties, processing problems, and sometimes language difficulties too.
Living with dementia can make everyday activities and tasks seem overwhelming with increased feelings of disorientation, often manifesting in anxiety and other feelings of stress.
Dementia care aims to reduce the symptoms of dementia where possible and to provide security and assurance. Dementia can be very frightening for both the individual and their loved ones. Specialist dementia care should alleviate this fear. The care starts with a care plan for each dementia resident, created in collaboration with the home manager, professionals, and loved ones. At Cottingham Hall Care Home, we provide dementia care through our trained staff in a safe and homely environment where we can provide comfort and enable people to retain independence.