Dementia is a term commonly used to describe various different brain disorders that have one thing in common – a loss of brain function which is usually progressive and eventually severe, leaving the person severely disabled and in most situations extremely frustrated.

The term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and many other rare conditions.

Symptoms of dementia include problems with speech and understanding, a loss of memory, confusion and can lead to aggressive behaviour. Carers looking after people with Dementia need to have special training in this field and experience is vital.

A link to causes of dimentia (opens in a new window)

It is however, important to note that people with dementia can still be cared for in their own home, as compared to having to be placed in a care home.

The advantage of care at home with respect to dementia and in particular with Alzheimers, is that anyone with this desease very much benefits from having a set routine and familiar surroundings. It is therefore easier to acheive this in their own home.

For more help and advice on this subject and dementia care at home you can email Care at Home or visit Care at Home’s contact page.