What support can I get for my mother if she has dementia?
INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA CARE AND SUPPORT AT HOME
Clients with dementia and their caregivers can be supported with meaningful activities, respite care and behavioural intervention at home.
Trained personnel will conduct home visits to engage clients with dementia, and you may use this opportunity to take a break.
In addition, dementia may cause changes in your loved one’s behaviour, and you may find it difficult to cope with these challenges. There are behavioural management services to support caregivers along the caregiving journey.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Some of the services provided include:
For persons with dementia who have behavioural issues
Behavioural management services
Support for caregivers of persons living with dementia.
Provide caregiver education on dementia care and behavioural management services
Engaging persons with dementia with meaningful activities, such as cognitive activities, physical exercise and social activities
Respite care to caregivers of persons with dementia
HOW TO APPLY
Your loved one must be diagnosed with dementia.
Also, persons with dementia exhibiting agitation and aggressive behaviour may not be eligible for the service.
You may find more resources to care for your loved ones with dementia through the Care Services Recommender on the Support Go Where webpage.