With the assistance of Home Care, individuals living with dementia and other complex needs have the chance to stay in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes surrounded by their loved ones.​

Our team is highly skilled in providing specialised care for individuals with dementia.  We understand how to effectively communicate and support clients as they progress through the various stages of the disease. By collaborating with families and caregivers, we assess the abilities and limitations of our clients, and together we create a personalised care plan that aligns with their goals while ensuring their safety and well-being.​

Your customised care plan could cover:

Your health & wellbeing

• Ensuring the client has nutritious meals and is eating and drinking well. We can also assist with meal preparation if required
• Making sure personal hygiene and grooming is maintained
• Providing nursing support for medication assistance, regular monitoring of general health and other services

Your safety

• Reviewing your safety around the home and reducing potential safety risks. We can also provide advice on equipment which can keep the client safe, giving peace of mind and reducing anxiety.

Your home

• Assisting with general housework – cooking, cleaning, washing etc. – and home maintenance if required

Strategies to reduce anxiety

• Establishing a routine to reduce the reliance on the client’s memory and help them feel more in control
• Having a memory ‘hub’ in their home which has a calendar, noteboard, phone, diary and pen all in one area where notes can be written and reminders displayed
• Providing continuity of care as part of their routine to reduce anxiety
• Looking at triggers which could lead to agitation or problematic behaviour
• Planning for the future – taking into consideration their future personal and financial needs and steps caregivers and families may wish to consider

Socialisation & interaction

• Ensuring social connection and companionship
• Including strategies designed to stimulate mental and physical activities, both of which have been proven to assist people to become more lucid in their thoughts. This may involve interaction with pets, listening to music from an earlier era, supporting them in their hobbies, looking at family photos and engaging them through general conversation.

Transport

• We can provide transport for shopping, medical appointments and social outings

Respite

• Providing respite support for caregiverrs, where we can come to your home and look after you loved one, while you have a break.   Or, your loved one can come to one of our residential care homes for a period of time.
• We can also connect you with other local Day Respite services.

Day Respite for Seniors

Day respite for Seniors provides the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise and participate in activities such as music and exercise programs. By your loved one attending day respite this also provides the opportunity for some time out for caregivers. To find out more please call us on 1300 853 146.