Night-Time Dementia Care: Keeping People Safe While Protecting Family Sleep
Night-Time Dementia Care: Keeping People Safe While Protecting Family Sleep Night-time can be one of the hardest parts of caring for someone with dementia. While the rest of the world winds down, many people with dementia become more confused, anxious, or restless. As a result, families often face broken sleep, constant vigilance, and deep exhaustion. Common night-time behaviours can include: Wandering around the house or trying to leave Calling out repeatedly Refusing to go to bed or get dressed for sleep Waking frequently and feeling unsure whether it’s day or night Over time, disturbed nights can affect both physical and …
Dementia and Distressed Behaviour: How Behaviour Support Plans Work at Home
Dementia and Distressed Behaviour: How Behaviour Support Plans Work at Home When someone lives with dementia, changes in behaviour can be one of the hardest things for families to manage. A loved one who was once calm may become agitated, suspicious, angry, or withdrawn. Sometimes they may shout, pace, resist personal care, or try to leave the house. These behaviours are often described as “challenging”. However, they are usually a response to something—pain, fear, confusion, boredom, unmet needs, or a sudden change in routine. A behaviour support plan helps you respond with structure and compassion. Instead of reacting in the …
Complex Care for Progressive Neurological Conditions (MND, MS, Parkinson’s): Planning Ahead at Home
Complex Care for Progressive Neurological Conditions (MND, MS, Parkinson’s): Planning Ahead at Home A diagnosis of a progressive neurological condition such as motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease can feel life-changing. For many people and families, one question comes up early: “What will this mean for our life at home—now and in the future?” Although every journey is different, these conditions often involve changes over time. Planning ahead doesn’t mean giving up hope. Instead, it helps you make practical choices that support safety, comfort, and independence for as long as possible. Nurse-led complex care at home …
Respite Complex Care at Home: Giving Families a Break Without Disrupting Routines
Respite Complex Care at Home: Giving Families a Break Without Disrupting Routines Caring for someone with complex health needs is a huge commitment. Although it can be deeply rewarding, it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Many family carers tell us they feel guilty even thinking about taking a break—especially if they worry that extra help will disrupt carefully built routines. That’s exactly what respite complex care at home is designed to prevent. Rather than moving someone into an unfamiliar setting for a short stay, respite brings skilled support into the home. As a result, routines, surroundings, and relationships …
Living at Home After a Brain Injury: A Nurse-Led Complex Care Approach
Living at Home After a Brain Injury: A Nurse-Led Complex Care Appro A brain injury changes life in an instant – not just for the person affected, but for everyone around them. After the shock of hospital and rehabilitation, the move back home can bring a mix of relief and anxiety. Families often tell us: “We’re so glad to have them home… but we’re terrified of getting it wrong.” Life after a brain injury can involve: Physical challenges (mobility, fatigue, pain) Cognitive difficulties (attention, memory, planning) Changes in behaviour and mood (frustration, anxiety, depression) It can be hard to know …
Ventilation and Tracheostomy Care at Home: Preparing Your House and Your Family
Ventilation and Tracheostomy Care at Home: Preparing Your House and Your Family The idea of bringing someone home with a ventilator or tracheostomy can feel overwhelming. You might be excited to leave hospital, but also scared: Will our house be safe enough? What if something goes wrong in the middle of the night? How will the rest of the family cope with all the equipment and noise? The good news is that, with the right planning and a skilled nurse-led team around you, ventilation and tracheostomy care at home can be safe, structured and less frightening than it first appears. …
How We Work with NHS Trusts and ICBs to Keep Complex Patients at Home
How We Work with NHS Trusts and ICBs to Keep Complex Patients at Home Hospitals save lives – but they are not always the best place for people to live long-term, especially those with complex and ongoing health needs. Many patients, families and clinicians want the same thing: safe, well-supported care at home, with the right clinical oversight and a clear plan if things change. Making that happen takes real partnership. At Aeon Nursing, we work closely with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), discharge teams and Continuing Healthcare services to design and deliver nurse-led complex care at home. That …
From Ward to Home: A Nurse-Led Guide to Safe Hospital Discharge for Complex Patients
From Ward to Home: A Nurse-Led Guide to Safe Hospital Discharge for Complex Patients Bringing a loved one home from hospital is emotional. When their needs are complex – ventilator support, a tracheostomy, PEG feeding, spinal or brain injury, advanced neurological disease – it can also feel frightening. With the right plan and the right team, home can still be the safest and most dignified place. This nurse-led guide explains how to plan a safe hospital discharge for complex patients. What do we mean by “complex”? Healthcare professionals use “complex” for people who may have: Ventilation or a tracheostomy PEG …
Complex Care at Home for Spinal Cord Injury: What Families Can Expect
Complex Care at Home for Spinal Cord Injury: What Families Can Expect A spinal cord injury (SCI) changes life overnight – for the person injured and for those who love them. After the hospital and rehab phase, the big question is often: “Is it really safe to go home?” For many people, the answer is yes. With the right spinal cord injury care at home and a nurse-led team, home can be both safe and fulfilling. How spinal cord injury affects daily life The impact depends on the level and severity of the injury, but many people will experience changes …
Understanding Dementia Home Care
One of the most significant choices for UK families is how—and where—to provide the best care possible. While care homes are a common option, many families are now seeking dementia care at home in the UK as a more compassionate and personalised alternative. In this guide, we explore everything you need to know about private dementia carers, how in-home care works, who it’s right for, and the kinds of support available for elderly individuals with memory loss in a home environment. What Is Dementia Home Care? Dementia home care is a specialised form of support delivered in an individual’s own …
