Dementia care in Birmingham

Why care at home is a good option for somebody with dementia

Dementia care is a positive alternative to residential care for someone living with dementia because it will keep them in their own home, surrounded by comforting and familiar objects, which can be a great help to someone whose memory isn’t as strong as it once was. This can be important for ensuring the person has the best quality of life possible before and after diagnosis, reducing anxiety and encouraging recall. Receiving professional care at home also reduces the strain on family members and allows you to continue the relationship you’ve always had with loved ones.

When to choose dementia care at home

You should think about dementia care in Birmingham if your loved one needs more support than you or family members can provide, whilst remaining in their own home. Certain scenarios that could indicate the requirement of dementia home care include:

• Increasing care needs – When daily tasks such as taking medication, eating, or managing personal hygiene become difficult, professional support can help maintain independence and ensure these essential activities are safely managed.
• Safety concerns – If the person shows unusual behaviour or engages in risky actions, like wandering or forgetting important safety measures, home care can provide constant supervision and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Caregiver burnout – When family members or previous carers feel overwhelmed, stressed, or unable to manage care on their own, professional support can relieve pressure and ensure consistent, quality care.
• Desire to stay at home – If the goal is to remain in a familiar and comfortable environment, home care allows the individual to receive the help they need while staying in the surroundings they know and love.

Expert care tailored to your needs

Dementia is an individualised condition, and the care your loved one receives should be individual too. Every person living with dementia deserves to be defined by what they and their family still want from life, not by dementia. After all, the person is still there, even though dementia may sometimes make it difficult to recognise that. There are over a hundred different types of dementia, so no two people’s journeys are going to be the same, and it’s clear that when planning care for a loved one, you need a care company who puts the person at the centre of their own care journey. Helping Hands can offer visiting care, perhaps for someone who is in the early stages of diagnosis, right up to full time live-in care in Birmingham if changes in condition demand it.

Qualified dementia carers in Birmingham

Helping Hands Birmingham is accredited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is part of an award-winning company that has been delivering the highest standards of care for over 30 years. With over 850,000 people diagnosed with some form of dementia in the UK, it’s more important than ever that we are able to provide the right type of care to our current and future customers, which is why we ensure that every single one of our care workers receive dementia training when they start working for us, and regular refresher courses throughout their development journey.

Choosing Helping Hands for dementia care

Opting for dementia care with Helping Hands means that you’ll be choosing compassionate, professional support that’s tailored to the persons needs. We have a proven record of providing expert home care services for over 35 years, and our carers undergo extensive dementia care training so they can accurately understand and provide the required care.

Choosing Helping Hands means:

• Specialist dementia support – Given by carers that use proven techniques to manage symptoms and provide compassion.
• Personalised care plans – Made around the persons routines, needs and preferences.
• The comfort of home – Staying put in the place that you find most familiar, helping to promote independence.
• Flexible support – From hourly visits all the way up to full time live-in care.

How much does dementia care cost in Birmingham?

Birmingham dementia care’s cost will vary depending on the type of support that you require. At Helping Hands, our ongoing live-in care prices start from £1,675 per week for one person and £1,675 per week for a couple. Visiting care prices start from £31.00 and hour, and these visits can last from 30, 45 or 60 minutes, as many time per day that is required.

Please contact our customer support team to discuss pricing for Birmingham dementia care that suits your requirements.