Homecare network, Right at Home UK is preparing to roll out its new ‘Dementia DELAY’ programme following a successful trial period.
The announcement coincides with Dementia Awareness Week (17-23 May) and will see the Dementia DELAY service, which it trialled in Sutton and Farnham, rolled out across the UK over the coming months.
Dementia DELAY is a new service that Right at Home has developed in conjunction with Mary Jordan, author of The Essential Guide to Avoiding Dementia: Understanding the Risks.
Right At Home has developed the Dementia DELAY Programme to help people diagnosed with early or mid-stage dementia to live well. Based on leading expertise, the latest research and the first-hand experience of its dedicated caregivers, this programme will allow people to remain happy and independent in their own home.
Right at Home will offer Dementia DELAY alongside its core homecare services. The programme uses homecare support to slow the progression of dementia symptoms and is based around five core pillars:
1. Diet
2. Engaging with others
3. Learning & mental stimulation
4. Avoiding stress
5. Your body & exercise
Alistair Shanks, who heads up Right at Home Guildford & Farnham and helped to develop the programme, said: “Many agencies claim to offer specialist dementia care services, but we believe that Dementia DELAY is the first service of its kind in the UK.
“We’ve worked extensively, with numerous experts, over the last 12 months to develop a programme that will give our clients high level and tailored care to delay the early onset of dementia.”
In addition to the announcement of the Dementia DELAY rollout across its network of homecare providers, Right at Home has been working in partnership with Affinity Training to develop a bespoke advanced training course in dementia care. The training will link to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and will enable Right at Home to further promote safe and independent living at home for people who have dementia.
