Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. Each type of dementia stops a person’s brain cells (neurones) working properly in specific areas, affecting their ability to remember, think and speak.

There are over 200 subtypes of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia. By 2025, it is estimated that over one million people in the UK will have a diagnosis of dementia.

At Handle with Care (Black Country), we understand the very specific daily challenges and different stages of living with and caring for someone with any form of dementia, as well as promoting the belief that appropriate care can be provided at home.

The realisation that somebody you love is no longer able to fully look after themselves can be one of the hardest times in your life. However, we are successfully supporting service users at various stages of either Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, Frontal Temporal or Alzheimers within the comfort of their own home.

The best place for a person with memory loss is in familiar surroundings, their home. The dementia care services provided by Handle With Care (Black Country) are a valuable, trusted solution to help people maintain a regular routine and enhance their quality of life.