The first week of May marks Dementia UK's Time For A Cuppa campaign, which encourages people to bake and have tea parties to raise funds and awareness for families facing dementia.
Dementia affects almost 1,000,000 people in the UK – a number which is expected to double in the next 30 years – so this is a critically important campaign we wholeheartedly support. As one of the leading dementia home care providers in the country, we believe it is essential to raise awareness of this cruel condition and encourage people to recognise its signs and symptoms.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, causing memory loss and a decline in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning. It is a progressive condition which gets worse over time, and there is currently no cure.
Dementia can be an extremely challenging condition for both the person with dementia and their family and friends, and it can have a significant impact on quality of life.
What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?
These can vary depending on the type of dementia a person has. However, some common symptoms include memory loss, difficulty communicating, changes in mood and behaviour, and difficulty with daily tasks.
If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's essential to seek help from a healthcare professional, as early intervention can improve outcomes. You can find out more in our dementia symptoms blog.
Supporting Dementia UK's Time For A Cuppa campaign
This is an excellent way to support families facing dementia whilst enjoying a slice of cake or two! By having a tea party, you can raise funds for Dementia UK, which provides specialist advice and practical and emotional support to families.
Raising awareness also makes a big difference as it represents an opportunity to start a conversation about dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding the condition. By raising awareness we can improve understanding and promote early intervention, which in turn improves outcomes for people living with dementia and their families.
You can find out more on Dementia UK’s website.
How Blossom Home Care helps clients suffering with dementia care
As a multi award-winning care provider, we provide the very highest levels of care to individuals who have been diagnosed with dementia yet are still living in their own home.
There are numerous challenges clients and their family face when facing dementia – but our belief in a fully tailored person-centred approach to dementia care enables our specially-trained carers to focus on the specific individual needs and preferences of the client. This helps to not only improve the client's quality of life, but also alleviates stress for the family.
We provide practical support with daily tasks – such as personal care, medication management, and meal preparation – as well as emotional support, which is essential for people living with dementia. Our carers are deeply compassionate, patient, empathetic, and always there to offer a listening ear and a helping hand.
Enacting a focused bespoke care plan improves clients’ wellbeing and enables us to keep clients safe and comfortable in their own home for as long as possible. Find out more about our premium dementia home care services.
Ready to experience a new level of care?
Blossom Home Care has an unbreakable commitment to delivering exceptional levels of service. If you want to find out more about how our superb carers can help your loved ones, please contact us today