Night-Time Dementia Care: 7 Safer Night Checks
Night-time dementia care can be difficult for the person living with dementia and for everyone sharing the home. Waking, confusion about time, calling out, trying to get up, anxiety or changes in routine can leave families worried about safety and unable to rest. There is rarely one universal cause or one universal solution. The first aim is to understand what is happening for this person and to reduce avoidable risk without removing dignity, choice or comfort. The second is to recognise when family night cover is no longer safe or sustainable and when an assessed support plan needs to change. …
Distressed Behaviour in Dementia: 7 Safe Home Checks
Distressed behaviour in dementia can be frightening for the person, family and paid carers. A person may call out, pace, repeat questions, resist support, become upset, try to leave or react strongly to an ordinary request. These actions should not be dismissed as deliberate misbehaviour or treated as a problem to be controlled. The first question is often: what may the person be trying to communicate, and has anything changed? Comfort, pain, infection, constipation, hunger, thirst, fatigue, unfamiliar surroundings, noise, communication difficulty, fear or a changed routine may all need consideration by the appropriate professional. The NHS guide to coping …
Dementia Home Care: 7 Safe Family Checks
dementia home care can help a person remain in familiar surroundings while receiving support that reflects their preferences and changing needs. The right arrangement is individual and should be based on current assessment, the person’s wishes and advice from the relevant professionals. This guide offers seven family planning checks for dementia home care. It is not medical, nursing, legal or funding advice, and it cannot assess whether a particular arrangement is suitable for one person. The NHS dementia information provide a trusted starting point for understanding dementia. Families may also find Aeon Nursing’s guide to dementia and distressed behaviour at …
