Our Alzheimer’s Care At Home Services
Often confused Every day life with alzheimer’s isn’t always easy, and there can be a lot of ups and downs. Our Alzheimer’s home care provides you with a constant source of comfort, support, and patience.
We tailor our care to the unique needs of the person, ensuring bespoke care plans are put into place to help restore their independence. Our carers provide both practical assistance and emotional support. Whether you need Alzheimer’s care at home in Liverpool, Southport or Formby, you can come to us for help with:
- Personal hygiene, washing, and getting dressed
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Safe and timely administration of medication
- Activities to stimulate memory and conversation
- Mobility support in the home
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assistance with hobbies and daily routines
Taking that first step towards help for yourself or your loved one can be daunting, but we’re here to reassure you. Our Alzheimer’s care team is warm, compassionate, and ready to look after you, no matter what area you need support in.
Why Choose Us?
Choosing the Alzheimer’s care team that suits you best is important, as you’ll want people around you who make you feel comfortable and cared for.
Here at Mountbatton Care, you can rest assured you’re getting expert, bespoke care of the highest standard. With over 20 years of experience, we’re ready to support you in everything from ensuring medication is taken to sticking the kettle on for a chat and a cup of tea.
When you choose our Alzheimer’s home care team, you can expect the following as standard:
- Support delivered by Alzheimer’s trained carers
- Personalised care tailored to your individual needs
- On-call support at any time
- Transparency with family, friends, and loved ones
- Access to an expert, friendly team of carers
Our team is available day or night to provide support to those impacted by Alzheimer’s. We believe we’re the best team for the job, but take it from those who know best – our service users.
What Is Alzheimer’s Care?
Living with Alzheimer’s can be difficult for both those with the disease and their loved ones around them. Alzheimer’s care looks to give back control to those impacted by the illness.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia, meaning it worsens over time. What starts as mild memory loss and confusion often leads to difficulties remembering loved ones, regular disorientation, or even being unable to speak.
Day-to-day tasks can become a struggle with these symptoms, especially for those in the later stages. Alzheimer’s care provides daily support in the home to ensure your loved one is safe and comfortable living in their own space, restoring their independence, and alleviating some of your worries.
Whether living with alzheimer’s or supporting a loved one through their care, day-to-day life can often feel like a challenge with such medical needs – that’s where we come in.
According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, nearly 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK. Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent type of dementia, with almost half (43.5%) of those with dementia being diagnosed with the condition.
Our Alzheimer’s care team provides support throughout the challenges to help those who need it most to live comfortably and independently in their home.
Our Alzheimer’s Care At Home Helps Keep Your Loved One Comfortable
Adjusting your life for Alzheimer’s can feel daunting, but we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you.
With the bespoke care of our team, you can expect friendly, passionate support to help you regain independence. Reach out today to arrange your initial assessment, where we’ll be able to formulate the ideal care plan for you.
You can contact us at our Liverpool office by phone on 0151 920 5797, or for those in Southport, give us a call on 01704 231 231. Alternatively, you can send an email to info@mbcare.org. We look forward to helping you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, known for affecting a person's thoughts, behaviour, and memory.
As it’s a progressive disease, symptoms of Alzheimer’s worsen over time. In the early stages, you may notice mild memory loss, confusion, and difficulty following plans. As time goes on, people may struggle to remember loved ones, experience disorientation, or even lose the ability to speak.
While Alzheimer’s has no cure, there are ways to alleviate the stress on both the person living with the disease and their loved ones, including medication, therapy, and home care.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can feel difficult, especially if you’re doing it on your own. However, there are a few tips you can follow to help make them comfortable.
It can be hurtful when loved ones don’t remember who you are or get you mixed up with someone else, but it’s important to remember Alzheimer’s is a disease impacting the mind. Try to stay patient and understanding when they make slip-ups like this.
Using clear, simple language while speaking at a steady pace can help avoid communication misunderstandings. Should they get something wrong, it’s best to avoid correcting them, as this can cause further distress. Try only to correct them if it’s a matter of safety.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is all about being compassionate, affording them the grace to get things wrong in a safe environment. If you feel out of your depth, seeking Alzheimer’s care alleviates the pressure on you while ensuring your loved one is still looked after.
When you’re loved one has Alzheimer’s, it can be hard to trust anyone but yourself with looking after them. Knowing when it’s time to allow an expert to help can actually keep them safe.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, with symptoms getting worse over time. People in the later stages of it can be a safety risk to themselves. If you notice they’re falling over a lot, wandering around aimlessly, leaving doors unlocked, or forgetting to turn off electricals, then it may be time to consider Alzheimer’s care.
It’s important to keep their mental health in mind, as well as your own. If they’re getting increasingly aggravated at home when trying to deal with everyday tasks, then an Alzheimer’s carer can support with this.
If you’re worried about your loved one with Alzheimer’s, then you can always talk to our friendly team. We’re more than happy to discuss the best care for your loved one, as well as how you can stay involved.