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Dementia Care Service
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Helping you get on with enjoying life with home care services delivered by skilled and friendly staff so you can stay healthy and independent at home.
Quality Dementia Care in Australia: Respectful, Compassionate, and Reliable
Taking care of elderly people with dementia at your home can be stressful. No matter how much you care for them, how much you do, it never seems enough. That’s why Ambition Homecare provides compassionate and personalized dementia care in Australia. We understand the patient’s care needs and create a plan that suits their lifestyle, needs and preferences.
We have a staff of highly qualified nurses, caregivers and healthcare professionals. They are well-trained and experienced in taking care of people with dementia. That’s not all – we conduct community-inclusive programs and activities where patients can socialize and make friends with people they relate to.
Do you want to learn more about our services and how we can help you? Contact our dementia care team today. Believe us, it would be a life-changing decision.
What Is Dementia?
Dementia is a general term that describes impaired abilities related to the brain, memory and sensory organs. It’s a disability to think, remember, act or make decisions. Many misconceptions are related to this term. One of them is that it happens only to older people, and people only know Alzheimer’s disease. However, more such diseases come under dementia such as Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, etc. Here are the signs of dementia for you to understand it better:- Memory loss
- Behavioural changes
- Lack of emotions or apathy
- Visual hallucination
- Lack of attention
- Difficulties with judgements, decision making and reasoning
- Communication issues and so on
Have you observed these signs in yourself or your loved ones? If yes, contact a healthcare professional for diagnosis and if you need dementia care services, we are always here.
Types of Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Individuals may develop Lewy body dementia by increasing the amount of Lewy protein deposits in nerve cells that function your memory, rational thinking and moment. Its symptoms may include memory loss, confusion, visual hallucinations, dizziness, depression, lack of emotions, sleep disorder and related signs.
Subcortical Dementia
Subcortical dementia affects the brain part below the cortex causing changes in emotion and moments, and it may also cause slowness in thinking or difficulty starting an activity.
Frontotemporal Dementia
This type of dementia is caused by damage to nerve cells in the frontal and temporal parts of your brain. This brain part functions in your behaviour and personality traits. Therefore, people with Frontotemporal dementia may behave differently and embrace themselves and others at home, work or in social settings.
Vascular Dementia
This dementia occurs due to a lack of blood flow to the brain area. Strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase the risk of this type of dementia. The symptoms may include memory loss, confusion, trouble concentrating or understanding. These symptoms may worsen with strokes that damage small blood vessels.
Mixed Dementia
As the name suggests, this is a combination of two or more types of dementia. The most common one is a combination of Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The symptoms of this type show the signs of both dementia types. These can be tough to handle and often require specialized Dementia Care in Melbourne.
Alzheimer’s disease
This is the most common and widely known dementia type. Family history is the most common risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The patient may have trouble remembering recent events, difficulty in walking, personality changes and more. If your loved one is going through this pain, getting aged care dementia services is necessary.
Apart from these, the other dementia types are –
- Progressive Dementia – It gets worse with time
- Reversible Dementia – It may happen due to side effects of medicines
- Primary Dementia – It doesn’t occur as a side effect of other diseases
- Secondly Dementia – Occurs due to other diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Dealing with each of these types is tough and we understand that. Therefore, you can access support services for dementia patients living at home or find nursing homes for dementia patients at Ambition Homecare. We are here for dedicated care, compassion and all your dementia-related support needs.
How Can Ambition Homecare Help You?
We provide comprehensive care for dementia patients that includes the following:
- Dementia care advisor
- Medication Management
- Transport to hospitals or daycare facilities
- Personal care, such as bathing, preparing nutritious meals, dressing, etc.
- Assistance with mobility
- Respite care services
- Well-being and fitness programs
- Personalized care plans that suit your unique needs
- Companionship
- Social Support
- Community engagement
- Monitoring for the safety of the patient
- Home modification suggestions and so on
Why Trust Us for Dementia Care in Australia?
Personalized Care Plan
Each type of Dementia has different care needs. Therefore, we provide dementia care services that suit your needs, preferences and lifestyle choices.
Highly Qualified and Experienced Local Team
Our healthcare professionals are experienced and well-trained in caring for dementia patients. We understand their needs and provide the best solutions in any situation.
Location Flexibility
You can get our specialist dementia care anywhere you want. You can choose nursing homes for dementia care or go for in-home dementia care plans.
Compassionate Services
Compassion is the heart of our dementia home care services. We bond with the patients and make them feel heard and understood even in tough times.
24/7 Support
We work in shifts to provide you with round-the-clock assistance. Caring for a dementia patient is always an emergency. Therefore, we are always there when you need us.
Community Inclusion
We conduct social activities and community programs so the patient can meet more people and find companions in them.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, not every old person has dementia. Many of them lead a healthy life without dealing with illnesses related to them. They may deal with weak muscles and bones, stiffness and insignificant memory issues like forgetting the keys or keeping the water tap on.
The earlier you get Dementia support is better. However, it becomes crucial when the symptoms are severe and you can’t take care of them on your own. If the patient has difficulties with daily activities, personal care or taking medications, it’s time to contact a dementia nursing home or care facility.
Yes. We understand what you are going through and are here for you. Contact our dementia support services and our team will help you out with the rest.
