Dementia Care
Our professional dementia care helps service users lead a fulfilling life and continue to do the things they enjoy – while being kept safe and comfortable.
Fully qualified
and always supportive
Dementia is complex to manage and affects people differently. Our qualified team of nurses and care providers ensure respect the sensitivity of all our service users, while encouraging them to live a full day-to-day life.
What is dementia?
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
What does dementia care include?
Dementia can present a wide range of symptoms, and the specific symptoms experienced by an individual may vary depending on the underlying cause of dementia. However, here are some common symptoms that may be observed in people with dementia:
- Memory loss
- Difficulty with communication
- Impaired judgment and reasoning
- Confusion and disorientation
- Difficulty with daily tasks
- Changes in mood and behaviour
- Loss of initiative
- Problems with coordination and motor function
Dementia care at Marian House includes but may not be limited to:
- Reminiscence therapy
- Dietary adjustments
- Support with physical activities
- Respective support with those that may present with challenging behaviour/s