Dementia care brings peace of mind
Choose Dovida for personal, specialised care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
About dementia care
At Dovida, we offer specialised Alzheimer’s and dementia care services which help clients live their best life possible, in the place they are most familiar – their own home.
Dementia care is a specialised type of home care, designed to create the best environment possible for someone living with dementia.
All of our caregivers are personable, qualified, and trained in dementia care.
Here are some examples of how we support clients living with dementia:
• Our themed activities programmes stimulate memory, benefit cognition and are great fun.
• Our living well plans encourage healthy eating and exercise, which in turn helps sustain brain health.
• We encourage people living with dementia to stay social and stay connected.
• We offer care management support, including home safety risk assessments, support with behavioural symptoms, and communication skills and planning ahead.
Dovida’s dementia care services bring peace of mind.
Key benefits of dementia care at home
How person-centred care can help you live well at home
Staying safe at home
Assisting you with tasks around the house, and making sure you get regular, nutritious meals.
Reminiscing
Encouraging you to engage in mind-stimulating and reminiscence activities.
Social interaction
Companionship, and creating ways for you to interact with the wider community.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives from Dovida’s carers. My mother has Alzheimer’s and they are very kind and understanding.
How dementia care works
If you choose Dovida for your care service, you’ll receive a personally assigned, specially trained caregiver so that you see the same friendly face at your door every day.
Your caregiver will help with whatever you need to make living at home as comfortable and safe as possible.
Recognising the signs of dementia
Early detection can help people to find the right support and advice that will promote wellbeing and enhance quality of life.
Everyone experiences dementia differently, but some of the common symptoms include:
• Forgetting recently learned information
• Difficulty performing familiar tasks like paying bills or cooking meals
• Losing track of time and place
• Losing or misplacing items
• Withdrawing from social activities
• Changes in mood, personality or communication
If you notice these changes in a loved one, give us a call to see how we can help.
Why choose home care
Why staying at home where you feel comfortable, familiar, and empowered to live independently is the best option for people who need additional care.
What is dementia care at home?
Dementia care is a specialised type of home care, designed to create the best environment possible for someone living with dementia.
Our caregivers are personable, qualified, and have dementia training.
How much does it cost?
We’ll create a bespoke care plan for you, so the cost of your care will depend on the services you use.
The best way to find out is to contact our team.
How do I get started with home care for someone with dementia?
The best way to get started is to contact your local Dovida office and discuss your dementia care needs with us.
What type of care is involved?
Our service is designed to support you with whatever you need and that looks different for everyone. Dementia care most commonly involves:
– helping you around the house
– reminders and help taking medication
– assisting you with personal care
– companionship and gentle encouragement to attend social activities
What’s the difference between dementia care and home care?
Home care can be provided to anybody that needs it and is personalised to individual needs whereas dementia care is specifically tailored to support the needs of somebody living with dementia.
Our caregivers working with dementia are specifically trained or experienced in supporting people with dementia.
Learn more about dementia
Engaging Dementia is a charity organisation which provides “training and resources for those who care for people living with dementia in residential care, day centres, hospitals or the family home”.
Led by CEO Kim Tully, the organisation is involved in “a range of community-based initiatives focused on supporting communication and engagement for people living with dementia”.
Each year, it hosts the Engaging Dementia International Conference, which brings together academic and practice experts, dementia advocacy groups, people living with dementia and support organisations from home and abroad.
Dovida Ireland is proud to support Engaging Dementia and sponsor this annual conference.
Find out more about Engaging Dementia’s work.
