You may be referred to your local Care Management team if your dementia begins to make it difficult to do the day-to-day things you would ordinarily be able to do and you need more support.
Care Management teams consist of:
- a Team Manager
- Senior Practitioners
- Care Managers
- Enablement and Support Coordinators
Care Management teams work closely with a range of professionals to assess needs and provide holistic support to people with dementia.
A Care Manager or Enablement and Support Coordinator will work with you to identify the care you need and agree with you how your personal goals and outcomes will be met. You, your carer, and any other relevant professionals will be involved in the process and will be documented in a care plan.
You will be given a copy of your care plan. Staff may talk to you about how you are managing daily activities such as shopping, eating, and dressing. They may also talk to you about your health and living conditions as well as the health of your carer.
If you are eligible, they may arrange support such as Self-directed Support (SDS).
Care Management may also work with you if there are concerns about risks to you or others.
As your dementia progresses, you may need to arrange support to help you make decisions, for example Guardianship. The Care Manager works with you to identify what is needed to support you. They may also involve a Mental Health Officer.
More information on how to access care services in Aberdeenshire is available Aberdeenshire Council’s website.