Depression is a mental illness characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and despair. Depression is less common in older adults than younger adults, but younger people are also more likely to seek professional help with their mental health.

According to statistics, around 22% of men and 28% of women over 65 years old experience depression. Dementia on the other hand affects 7% of people over 65, increasing to 16% in people over 80.

Many people experience both depression and dementia in their lives. While there is no cure for dementia, depression is treatable.

Be it in the early stages of dementia or is in the more advanced stage here at Yeshua Healthcare, we are experienced in supporting all types of dementia and we can provide the essential support you need during this time.

We understand the level of anxiety and distress that living with Dementia can have on a person; we also acknowledge that being in your own home in familiar settings with your family and friends around can help calm your anxiety.

Our care team provides a truly person-centred approach that builds trusting relationships, encourages social interaction, and empowers people to continue to make choices about their care for as long as possible. We work with you, your family, and friends to provide the right level of support to keep you as independent as possible, for as long as possible. Everyone is uniquely different, therefore. Has different priorities and preferences.

How We Can Help.

Living with dementia can be daunting requiring significant lifestyle changes for the whole family. Whether you may be in the early stages, or a loved one is more advanced, we are experienced in supporting all types of dementia and can provide the essential support you need during this time. We understand that when managing dementia, consistency of routine is everything, as well as comfortable and familiar surroundings, which are crucial elements for the effective care of this condition.

We do it through detailed and tailored care plans and providing specialist training for our support workers in this complex field. When putting your plan together our approach is dedicated to not only enabling you to live your life how you want but where you want- at home, where you feel comfortable and most confident- and with the most appropriate members of our team to support you.

We create a specialised personal support plan with you, and this might include:

• Reminding or helping you to take your medicines to manage your symptoms.
• Support with bathing and/or dressing to keep you looking your best.
• Catheter care and continence management to maintain your dignity and comfort.
• Help to establish a regular exercise routine to improve mood and mobility and to strengthen muscles.
• Making sure you have plenty of fluids and a balanced diet with enough fresh fruit and vegetables and fibre to keep you healthy and avoid constipation.
• Assisting with routine household chores and shopping so your home life is in line with your expectations.
• Companionship or helping you to be involved in social activities.
• Personal care, dressing, preparation of meals, household tasks, cleaning, and shopping.