Five benefits of live-in care for dementia patients

July 10, 2023

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Most people living with dementia will need specialist care, at some point. When a person with dementia is no longer able to look after themselves, the automatic fallback has often been a care home. However, most people want to stay living at home. Live-in care for dementia patients is an increasingly popular care option and preferred choice for those with dementia. There are many reasons for this.

In this article, we look at some of the benefits of live-in care for dementia patients.

1. One-to-one care

When choosing live-in care for a loved one with dementia, you can be reassured that they will receive one-to-one care around the clock. At Mumby’s, we are dementia specialists. Almost 90% of our clients have some form of dementia. We recruit specialist carers who show patience and compassion. We train them to care for people with dementia.

The needs of people living with dementia can be very complex. When you choose a live-in carer, they have the time to support your loved one properly. Many tasks, such as eating and drinking can take a lot of time. Our carers will be with your loved one for as long as it takes and will not be called away to assist someone else. A live-in carer becomes a familiar, trustworthy, and helpful face.

2. Specialist care

Our staff receive an initial five-day training induction as well as continual professional training including relevant NVQs and diplomas in care.

Our dementia care training is led by Trevor Mumby who is a specialist in dementia care. He is the author of several books on dementia care and a trainer for multiple care agencies. Trevor also visits each client’s home and provides tailored guidance for the carer and family.

Our carers understand that people living with dementia can become fearful, angry, or even aggressive because they do not always understand what is happening to them. Our carers understand this and stay calm and offer reassurance to those living with dementia, helping them to feel safe and happy once more.

3. Stay in their own home

Moving home is stressful for anyone. But it can be particularly traumatic for people living with dementia. By choosing live-in care, your loved one can stay in their familiar home and continue with routines that help them feel secure. They have a very small group of staff looking after them. This means they will not have to cope with new and strange faces regularly.

At Mumby’s, we match our staff carefully with clients so that a good relationship can develop. We aim to ensure that your live-in carer becomes a valued member of the family who you can turn to for support and friendship.

4. Flexibility

In a care home, by necessity, there is a daily routine and limited options for independence. Choosing live-in care for your loved one gives them more freedom to live life the way they choose. In a care home, there are set times for meals and bedtimes which may not suit some people living with dementia. In a care home, there may be a range of foods to choose from, but food cannot usually be made to your loved one’s specific tastes and requirements. Activities are limited and at set times in a care home whereas a home carer can be flexible in supporting your loved one in activities they choose when they want.

5. Adaptive care

When you choose live-in care you will be assigned a Care Manager to ensure that everything runs smoothly for your loved one. They liaise with the carer and are informed of any changes in your loved one’s needs. Your Care Manager will always be on hand if you have any concerns or questions. Your loved one’s health and well-being are monitored constantly. It is easy to adapt care to their changing needs.