What Affects The Cost of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care?

What Affects the Cost of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care?

Are you trying to understand what affects the cost of Alzheimer’s and dementia care? 

This comprehensive guide breaks down the key factors influencing the quality and cost of care, including how time and care needs impact the overall expenses. 

Understanding these elements can help you make more informed decisions when choosing the right care for your loved one.

What Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Involves: 

Alzheimer’s and dementia care requires specialised support to ensure comfort and well-being for those affected. Here are the core elements that such care typically includes:

• Daily Routines & Personal Care:Assistance with everyday tasks and hygiene to ensure comfort.
• Memory Support: Help with reminders for appointments or medications to assist with cognitive needs.
• Engaging Activities: Activities designed to stimulate cognitive function, supporting mental well-being.
• Safe Environment: Creating a familiar and safe setting to minimise anxiety and confusion.
• Emotional Support: Compassionate care that prioritises dignity and emotional well-being.

At Living at Home, our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring they receive the right level of support to live as independently and comfortably as possible.

Key Factors That Affect the Cost of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care:

Time: 

The most significant factor impacting both the quality and cost of care is the time required. This includes:

Duration of Each Visit: Longer visits can provide more comprehensive support but may increase costs.

Frequency of Visits: Regular, frequent visits can ensure consistent care but also add to the total cost.

At Living at Home, we prioritise meaningful interaction without rushing our clients. Our care professionals are dedicated to creating a calm environment that supports emotional well-being.

Thorough Care Approach: 

Our care professionals carefully monitor changes in health or behaviour, providing detailed care notes. This allows for regular reviews and adjustments to care plans, ensuring that the support remains appropriate and tailored to your needs.

Understanding Different Care Scenarios: 

To help you better grasp how care needs affect costs, consider these two scenarios:

• Scenario 1: One-hour visits every day of the week for specialised care would cost approximately £210 per week.
• Scenario 2: For more advanced needs, with four one-hour visits per day, the weekly cost would rise to around £850.

Even small changes in visit frequency and duration can significantly impact costs. Understanding your unique needs allows us to provide the best possible care while managing expenses.

Learn More About Financial Assistance: 

We understand that Alzheimer’s and dementia care can be costly. That’s why we created this resource to explain the factors influencing care costs and introduce available funding options. 

At Living at Home, our goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality care, whether you need a few hours of support each week or more intensive daily assistance.

If you’d like to explore financial assistance for home care, download our ‘Funding Options & Guidance for Home Care’ brochure. 

It’s packed with valuable resources to help you manage care costs effectively.

Contact Us:

We hope to be a part of your care journey, helping you or your loved one live with dignity and comfort at home. 

For more details, please contact us today at 01792 588 111.