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Your care
Living with dementia presents huge challenges for all involved. We work with you and your family to provide care that's more than just completing tasks. We put your well-being, experiences, and feelings at the centre to help reduce the frustrations and challenges of dementia.
We take the time to understand you and your situation, your preferences and the things which give you joy. We do everything in a way which promotes your happiness and minimises the impacts of dementia in your life.
Dementia care services
The most important part of dementia care is the way we provide support. We can provide any kind of in-home care services you need, and we do them in the best way to minimise the impact of dementia in your life. Here's how we approach dementia care services:
Health and wellbeing
Dementia is a group of symptoms which can be caused by a number of illnesses affecting the brain. We have caregivers with training in dementia care who can manage your health needs effectively, including:
- A care approach specific to dementia care and tailored to your needs
- Medication management
- Identifying ways to improve your quality of life
The right caregiver for you
We take the time to get to know you and your preferences, so we can match you with a caregiver who suits you. The right caregiver can help promote joy in your life and reduce the negative impact of dementia. Choosing your caregiver includes:
- Personality matching
- Cultural understanding
- Multilingual caregivers
- Preference for male or female caregivers
- LGBTI awareness
Household tasks
We can help you around the house with any tasks you need help with. We have a specific approach to household tasks which is designed for dementia care. We do things the way you like them to be done, including:
- All tasks are done with the goal of minimising the impact of dementia
- General household cleaning
- Cooking and meal preparation
Managing dementia can be difficult and concerning for you and your family. We know how important it is to treat you as an individual, with dignity and respect. Our approach is centred around you.
Find out more about Dementia Care. Call us on 03 9827 8899
"Absolute Care & Health is very efficient, very caring, very friendly and very confident. They know what to do and they’re very capable."
James and Sue
Find out more about our dementia care services
For more information about how we approach dementia care, download our information pack. It has all the information you need about our in-home dementia care services.
Get in touch with us about dementia care
We can help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Call us or send us a message and we'll get back to you soon.
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