At St Josephs, we offer help and support with activities that range from personal hy-giene to support at mealtimes, taking medications, getting dressed, taking a bath or going to the bathroom. Residential carers are available 24-hours a day.
In addition to care, St Josephs handles daily tasks such as laundry, maintenance, housekeeping and cooking.
Dementia is a disability, not an illness. And with the right environment and new techniques, it can be managed so that your loved one can continue to have a rich and meaningful life. The name ‘Dementia’ is a collective name for a set of symp-toms that have to do with how the brain functions.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition, which means the symptoms develop gradually over many years and eventually become more severe. It affects multiple brain functions.
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Palliative care is a holistic approach to end of life that considers you as a person, not just your illness. During what can be a distressing time, palliative care aims to provide the best possible quality of life for you and your loved ones.
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Challenging behaviour in the care setting can be very upsetting for all involved. Of-ten challenging behaviour is a sign that something is wrong, a need is not being met and the person cannot communicate what they need clearly. It can be a sign of worry, fear or frustration.
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Challenging behaviour in the care setting can be very upsetting for all involved. Of-ten challenging behaviour is a sign that something is wrong, a need is not being met and the person cannot communicate what they need clearly. It can be a sign of worry, fear or frustration.
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Respite care is temporary care offered to older people when their regular carer is unavailable or needs additional support. Whether your loved one is recovering from surgery, an illness or an accident, or if you need a break to refresh and recharge, a short stay in a St Joseph’s rest home care home could be the solution. A respite stay is also a great way to find out all you need to know about living in a care home per-manently, a ‘try before you buy’! We offer respite stays from 2 weeks onwards.
Read MoreAt St Josephs we also provide a day care centre for clients who wish to interact in a homely environment. We provide the same level of care to day care centre clients as we do to residents who are living with us permanently. Our care home feature dedicated, compassionate, caring team members trained to the national standards in supporting our residents and their family members to live well with their symptoms of dementia.