Dementia Care
The Alzheimer's society has said that 225,000 will develop dementia in 2019. That’s one every three minutes.
Currently, there are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, and the numbers are set to rise to over 1 million by 2025.
Our home care services not only allow those suffering from dementia to retain their independence but is also extremely beneficial in delaying the effects of the disease.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a very challenging time for the patient as well as their family members. Yowsun Care ensures that respect and compassion are of equal importance to the service and responsibility we undertake.
Through our experience of working with people living with dementia, we have developed our own resources and up-to-date training, to assist our caregivers in providing best practice services at every stage of the condition, ensuring our clients remain as active and engaged for as long as possible.
Typical techniques we incorporate in our Dementia Care packages include:
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Encouraging clients to keep a diary of appointments and to-dos
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Putting labels on doors and cupboards
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Storing important items in the same place
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Labeling of family photographs
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Place important numbers by the phone where they can be referred to easily
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Write reminders to lock doors, turn off the gas and carry out simple safety procedures
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Encourage family members to lack away hazardous substances and chemicals dangerous to health
We ensure that our caregivers engage and stimulate the minds of our clients, living with dementia, under their care. We have a table of activities that caregivers can offer clients to help them be more active and improve their memory.
As with all our services, we carefully select a member of our team to care for your loved one, based not only on professional experience but also their personality and interests. Familiarity is essential to any carer relationship and is particularly important when treating those with dementia, as such we will try our best to ensure the same care giver visits your home regularly.
Young Adult
Caring for a young person with a disability can put a huge strain on everyday life. Our Young Adult home Care packages are designed to give respite and flexibility to your family.
Our caregivers are experienced in working with young people with a range of physical and learning disabilities and are specially trained in a number of fields.
Working closely with both the family and healthcare professionals, we will develop a care plan tailored to your needs and this might include assistance with personal care and household duties or even support in leading an independent life such as a trip to the cinema or a local sporting event.
It’s also important when working with vulnerable young people that they feel completely at ease with their carer. This relationship is very important to us and as such we will match a carer to your family not only on their professional experience but also their personality and interests.
What makes us Unique?
We are great at our skills
We know that we can only give our clients the best when we hone our skills, which makes us invest so much in learning new skills, upgrading our knowledge, and focusing on what works for us and our clients.
We take time to care
With each home care visit lasting at least one hour, we know that our caregivers will always have time to deliver adequate care without needing to rush around and leave out what's important.
Person-centered Care
We know that for us to achieve our desired outcome, we need to work with you and put you right in the center of things. Every step of the way, we consider your desires, values, and changing circumstances. Ensuring that our services are so flexible and respect all that is important to you.
Outstanding Leadership
Great leadership is the backbone of any great organization. Our leadership at Yowsun care is empowered, compassionate, and resourceful. You can be sure that you will be listened to, adequately supported, and provided with the best solutions that will make staying safe and happy in your home, an everyday magical experience.