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Care provider urges people to stay vigilant for early signs of dementia
| Published: 29th May 2020 16:23 |
EXPERTS at a Welsh care provider are reminding people to stay vigilant for early warning signs of dementia in their loved-ones during the Coronavirus pandemic (May, 2020).
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, according to the Alzheimer’s society. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. More than 209,600 people will develop dementia this year.
Caroline Jones, Regional Manager at ISS Healthcare, which has offices at Torfaen Business Centre, and provides care in the surrounding areas, said: “The Coronavirus has dominated the headlines for months and people are staying home and staying safe to shield themselves and their loved-ones from the virus, but they should not get complacent when it comes to other conditions such as dementia.
“Dementia is still out there affecting many, many people and it’s important if you’re looking after a loved-one to continue to look out for the early signs of the condition and to seek medical attention if you are worried. You shouldn’t put off a visit to a GP because of the virus as many surgeries are still operating as normal and can hold telephone and virtual appointments as well as face-to-face ones.
“Our carers have specialist dementia training, so they know exactly what to look out for in our service users and are more than happy to pass on their knowledge.
“If anyone out there notices any of the below issues or changes in their loved-one over a period of time, they should seek medical advice:
- Memory loss – some memory loss in our old age is normal, but if it starts to upset day-to-day living, this could be an early warning sign of dementia
- Difficulty completing tasks that they have had no problems with previously – this can be at home or at work
- Confusion about the time or where they are
- Difficulty speaking or writing when otherwise they would normally not have any trouble
- Putting down objects and forgetting where they have been placed
- Withdrawing from work or social activities
- Mood swings or changes in personality.
“As we have an ageing population, it’s so important to empower people with knowledge of conditions such as dementia. It’s also important to have them diagnosed early, so we hope our advice helps anyone out there who might already be noticing some of these signs, get help for themselves or a loved-one.
“Having a diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean a person has to lose control of their life or independence. Many people continue to live fulfilled and happy lives for many years. We’re able to provide dementia care services and support and anyone interested or needing advice, should give us a call on 01495 759977.”
ISS Healthcare provides care support to thousands of people, with services commissioned through authorities in the area or purchased privately by individual service users or their families.
Its aim is to deliver care, which improves the lives of its service users and that treats them, and their families, with respect, dignity and compassion.
ISS Healthcare believes its services should not only comply with regulatory standards, but that it also delivers excellence and promote overall wellbeing.
Caroline added: “During this unprecedented time we are hiring more care staff to help us look after the elderly and vulnerable. We offer competitive wages, generous holiday allocation and a refer a friend bonus scheme. It is a great opportunity for people to achieve recognised qualifications and they’ll also have access to exclusive discounts online and in-store from retailers including Tesco, Primark and Argos, as well as discounts covering holidays and electrical goods.
“Being a carer is a highly skilled, professional vocational occupation that is essential to the fabric of our society and the beauty of a job for life means people can start by training with us and work their way up the career ladder gaining further training and qualifications. In today’s changing world of employment, we pride ourselves on being able to offer long-term job security and career prospects.
“Thanks to modern technology we are able to conduct interviews via FaceTime and Skype for speed and to ensure people don’t leave their homes unnecessarily. We could receive a person’s application and have them on a FaceTime call the same day. The Government has also taken steps to ensure a quicker turnaround on DBS checks, so we can get people into work even quicker.”
New recruits are given free uniforms, access to national staff discount scheme for many major brands, as well as 28 days paid holiday, paid travel between calls and paid mileage.
To enquire about a position, people can call ISS Healthcare on 01495 759977 or leave a message on its Facebook page at https://bit.ly/345tgvU. Alternatively, people can apply for positions via Indeed at https://indeedhi.re/2JBKAiU.
ISS Healthcare offers flexible and supported work for kind, committed and reliable people, who have excellent communication skills and a genuine care for others.
For more information about ISS Healthcare, please call 01495 759977 or visit www.isshealthcare.co.uk.
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