Medical Conditions

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of symptoms which affect memory, problem-solving, speech, clear thinking, mental agility and also movement. Later on, symptoms include loss of empathy, lack of interest in surroundings and other people.

Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of symptoms which affect memory, problem-solving, speech, clear thinking, mental agility and also movement.

Later on, symptoms include loss of empathy, lack of interest in surroundings and other people, disinterest in socializing and they may even begin to hallucinate and see things.

Dementia can start with small changes such as forgetting words and not being able to find things. It is progressive, and there is currently no known cure for it.

The most common forms are Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia. Alzheimer’s typically presents in older people and progresses gradually; early-onset can occur in around 1 in 20 instances from the age of 40 upwards.

Vascular Dementia is triggered by the reduction of blood flow to the brain. It causes the usual symptoms but these can be exacerbated by the loss of balance and difficulty in walking.

Notes from our resident Occupational Therapist, Stuart Barrow

As Dementia progresses, moving around a standard family home can become confusing and dangerous, especially if physical mobility is also impaired. Stairs present a significant risk, and even using a stairlift when in a state of confusion has in the past, resulted in serious injury. Other means of safely moving between floors should be sought

Stiltz Homelifts Occupational Therapist and owner of Promoting Independence

“Stairs present a significant risk, and even using a stairlift when in a state of confusion has in the past, resulted in serious injury. Other means of safely moving between floors should be sought…”

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Spina Bifida

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Visual Impairment

Visual impairment, also known as vision loss, is a decrease in the ability to see to a degree that causes problems which are not fixable by glasses or contact lenses. In the UK, there are almost 2 million people living with sight loss.

Paediatrics

With an age range of between birth to 16, Paediatrics encompasses the medical care of infants, children and adolescents who suffer from physical and/or mental illness. In cases where mobility is affected due to illness or injury, certain measures should be taken to ensure the appropriate level of care.

Elderly Care

With age, many mobility issues can occur. A loss of balance can mean an increased risk of a trip or fall within the home. Combined with weakened bone strength and fragility, a trip or fall can cause serious, long-term health issues.