Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging especially if you’re trying to balance your caring responsibilities with other commitments.
At Tiggo Care we understand the strain that dementia puts on families. We’ll work with you to assess your loved one’s requirements and create a bespoke dementia home care package that enables them to live a fulfilled and happy life. And, with their care needs met, you can get back to spending quality time with them.
Whether you simply need someone to check in on your loved one first thing in the morning and help them with their personal care and breakfast, or you feel they need a live-in carer who can ensure they’re safe during the night, we can help.
Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
Dementia is a collective term that describes an array of progressive conditions that affect the brain.
Common symptoms include problems with memory, judgement, understanding, thinking and communication. Whilst there are many forms of dementia, the most common are Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia and frontotemporal dementia. And, although dementia can affect anyone, it is most common in older adults, particularly those aged over 65.
"A day in my life is very unpredictable and yet fulfilling at the same time. Most days are really good, especially when at the end of my day my client is completely comfortable with everything I have done to help them. However, other days are a little more work, particularly when dealing with episodes of confusion. It always helps to remember that my client is also human and has good and bad days just as I do."
Organising professional home care visits not only provides you with peace of mind that your loved one is safe but has also been shown to provide better healthcare outcomes for people with dementia. For example, our care assistants will ensure your loved one's home environment is safe and that they're not forgetting to take their medications, which ultimately reduces the likelihood of complications and hospital admissions.
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Our dementia home care is based on personal experience
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Dementia care is a type of specialist care aimed at supporting those living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia or frontotemporal dementia. Dementia care involves support with personal care, domestic chores, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders and mobility assistance.
During the early stages of dementia, many people do well at home, surrounded by familiar faces, personal belongings and set routines. Their confidence and sense of well-being often improve as they retain some of their independence. However, people with advanced late-stage dementia may fare better in specialist residential accommodation.
Classic early symptoms of dementia include memory loss, mood changes, communication and decision-making difficulties, confusion, poor judgement, and limited concentration. However, dementia can only be diagnosed by a medical professional and therefore if you suspect someone you love may have dementia, please encourage them to see their GP.
People with dementia struggle with communication and cognitive functioning. Therefore, dementia care should involve slow and clear communication to alleviate confusion, the establishment of a routine to limit additional stress, regular medication reminders, and actively encouraging the person to retain as much control and independence over their life as possible.
A person with early onset dementia can live in a suitably adapted home for multiple years with the support of specially trained carers who can help with personal care, domestic tasks, mobility assistance and medication reminders or simply provide companionship.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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