🚗
Getting Out and About
A dementia caregiver can safely drive an older person to see friends, run errands, and attend medical appointments. They can also arrange taxis or accompany them on public transport, ensuring they maintain connection with the outside world.
⏰
Maintain a Routine
Establishing and maintaining daily patterns helps those with dementia know what to expect and continue achieving things independently. Carers can help ensure consistency with set times for meals, bathing, and social engagements.
💊
Medication Reminders
Carers provide crucial assistance, ensuring any medication is taken at the right time and at the correct dose, strictly according to prescription instructions.
🛡️
Wandering Prevention
Dementia caregivers are skilled in helping prevent wandering by planning engaging activities to reduce restlessness and offering reassurance and comfort during moments of confusion or disorientation.
🧠
Managing Symptoms
Dementia affects everyone differently. Carers will be able to provide specialized support to help with a range of symptoms, from confusion and memory issues to 'sundowning' (increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon/evening).
👁️
Supervision
Having a dedicated carer in the home 24/7 provides continuous supervision, helping to prevent accidents, for example, if an older person forgets to turn off an appliance.
🏠
Household Chores
From vacuuming and sanitizing surfaces to laundry and managing clutter, carers help keep the house clean, tidy, and safe, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing environment.
🚶
Mobility Support
Carers can encourage gentle movement and exercise to help maintain mobility. They also ensure any activity advised by a medical professional is diligently followed.
🛁
Personal Care
Carers provide discreet, sensitive, and respectful support with intimate tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting. They offer a gentle, reassuring hand to help a person look and feel their best.
💬
Companionship
Carers are there to listen, chat, encourage hobbies, and help an older person maintain an active and fulfilling social life, providing invaluable emotional support.
🐕
Pet Care
For pet owners, a carer can assist with feeding, exercising, and cleaning up after household pets, ensuring beloved companions are also well cared for.
🍽️
Preparing Meals
They'll prepare nutritious and appealing meals tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements, always ensuring adequate hydration is prioritized.