Because the dementia patients deserve the love, care and affection

A care home for dementia patients is the home kind of place where our loved ones are treated and cured by the trained staff. They look after them all the time just like a family member and all their care needs and activities such as washing, dressing, medication, timely meals and psychological support. Mainly the care homes are the registered nursing centers who provide their services to nurse and care the residing dementia patients. Such type of care facilities is usually run by the local authorities, private companies / individuals or any voluntary organization.

 

While you are thinking about a care home facility for your close one dealing with dementia, first of all you are required to consult the social service. This will helpful to figure out the need of residential care and also give you the suitable options. If the dementia patient or his family is incapable to pay for care home, the special aid has been availed by the local authorities under the title “Personal budget for dementia”. Here the patient receives the financial assistance for his care and medication.

 

While searching for a care home foe a dementia patient the following things must be taken into account:

 

·         The location of the care home is a key element. Is it in the busy market area with full of noise and crowd or is it so far from the main city to be easily accessible in case of any emergency.

·         What is their diet plan, are they familiar with the language and the religious practice of the patient. Can they adjust themselves according  to the daily routine of the patient.

·         Is the staff trained enough to deal with the physical and emotional position of the person. Can they manage the aggression, temperament, illness, injury and physical disability with the patience and understanding.

·         Is the atmosphere of the care home is safe for the resident patients, what is the policy and arrangements for visiting there. Are the residents allowed to go out either with staff or without staff.

·         Can you be involved in the care the patient or communicate with the caring staff and have the regular health and other updates. Do they organize the regular meetings.

·          How can they manage with the personal care budget availed by the local authorities.

 

The care homes are regularly inspected by CQC (Care Quality Commission). It is recommended to visit the official website  to find or rate any care center for your close one. If you want to get information on any specific care home, rely on the latest inspection report about their operations and quality of services.

 

It is always good to consult with the social service as well as nursing care assistance and voluntary organizations active in your area about the nearby care home facility. Also, keep in touch with the local authorities as they can advise you better in relation of the agencies helpfully cooperating with the personal care budget.