Understanding dementia helps to provide compassionate and high-quality care to individuals, and has done for over thirty years at Stanfield Nursing Home. We are proud to offer dementia care in Worcester for your loved ones. Our team is fully trained and are dedicated dementia care specialists. Therefore, we understand the anxieties faced with a family member experiencing dementia. But also understand how the term can be somewhat confusing to some. We are here to answer any queries you have. In addition, we are more than happy to offer our expert advice and support if you are seeking a specialist dementia care home.
What Is Dementia?
Understanding dementia starts with dementia being an umbrella term used to define a wide range of disorders involving neurological degradation. There are many types of dementia, all of which affect the brain. However the most common form is Alzheimer’s disease. There are staple characteristics of dementia (such as cognitive impairment). But, symptoms can manifest in unique ways according to the person. Dementia can often be a scary subject to discuss with your loved-one but diagnosis is incredibly important – especially during early stages. Although it may seem overwhelming, it opens access to support systems and medical advice. Additionally, specialist care that can make a huge difference on the standard of living experienced by those who have been diagnosed.
Dementia Care Worcester At Stanfield Nursing Home
Here at Stanfield Nursing Home, we pride ourselves on the high standards of dementia care in Worcester that we provide to our residents on a day-to-day basis. Dementia care creates a unique set of challenges and demands which need to be met and with our person-centred and holistic approach. We do our best to ensure your loved one remains settled and comfortable at Stanfield. A key part of our specialist dementia care is creating consistency surrounding the daily activities and lives of our residents. The fact that we do not use agency staff is highly important. We want our residents to be completely familiar with their caregiver, who will continually meet their needs and demands.
Nursing Care Worcestershire
Would like to find out more about our dementia care services in Worcester? Or understanding dementia in general for your family? Then you can head to our website today. Alternatively, call 01905 420 459 to speak to a member of our helpful and friendly care home staff.
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