There are actually common misconceptions about the outcomes for someone diagnosed with dementia, which are still widely believed. Dementia is actually caused by different diseases that affect a person's brain. Also, many people didn't know that Dementia is not a disease in its own right, so the symptoms of dementia can actually vary from one person to another. It is actually known as an 'umbrella term' which is used when there are a group of symptoms related to cognitive function. Social care is particularly vital for people with Dementia, as when the condition progresses, many people will need to draw extra care to support them to maintain their independence from the comfort of their own home for as long as possible. This support is what many people with Dementia rely on to live their lives to the full, and of course everyone has the right to to live well. Our trusted team of CareGivers at Right at Home Solent help to maintain a safe home environment for all our lovely Clients within Southampton, Fareham, Gosport & New Forest East and surrounding areas. 

At Right at Home Solent, as well as directly working with our Clients, we also work closely with their loved ones. We provide Emotional Support (to both the client & their family), Respite Care (which allows family carers to take a break), access to local services, personal and complex care, (where required) as well as a personalised care package to anticipate and meet their changing needs. I bet you didn't know that at Right at Home Solent, we  actually also have official Dementia Champions. We partner closely with the Alzheimer’s Society, so our team members are trained by the very best which means we can continue providing the best level of care for them within the local community. 

At Right at Home Solent our aim is always to help more people to understand what it is really like living with Dementia. And of course as our understanding of the condition has increased, so has supporting evidence for in-home care for all of our Dementia clients. In fact, it has been proven that in some cases, Dementia home-care can even slow the progression of the condition. Also, things like a healthy diet, a suitable exercise regime and cognitive stimulation have all been shown to have a positive impact on Dementia symptoms. So we work with our Clients to ensure that their personalised care plan meets all of these needs. Caring for someone with Dementia can certainly be a rewarding experience giving you an opportunity to help and support someone who really needs it. But of course, no-one would deny that Dementia-based care can also be challenging. If you think that a career in a care might be for you, check out our available job opportunities by clicking the link below!