Robert Atherton, content strategist at CareHomeLife, highlights some of the steps care providers are taking to honour our loved ones with dignity and ensure their homes are ready and able to meet the complex care challenges of tomorrow
Caregivers today are navigating an increasingly complex world of care, with rising numbers of residents living with conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. With dementia cases expected to climb by 42 per cent in the next 15 years and Parkinson’s projected to double by 2050, the landscape is shifting rapidly, and care homes are having to evolve to meet these growing needs.
Demystifying the dementia care landscape
Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that affects memory, problem-solving, language, and behaviour. Although there are over 100 types of dementia, each with its own set of symptoms, they all share one characteristic: the profound impact they have on the lives of those diagnosed – and the people who care for them.
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