Tiggo Care provides posterior cortical atrophy home care in London to help your loved one live safely and comfortably at home.
At Tiggo Care, our posterior cortical atrophy support at home is tailored to your loved one's specific needs. Where typical dementia begins with memory loss, PCA starts with visual and spatial challenges, which changes the kind of support individuals need. Our carers help with personal care, ensuring your loved one feels comfortable and dignified every day. We also support medication routines, making sure important medications are taken on time and as prescribed.
Our carers can assist with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and keeping the home environment safe and tidy. We can also accompany your loved one to medical appointments, help with shopping, and escort them to social events. Home care can help your loved one stay in their familiar environment for as long as possible.
As their condition progresses and visual difficulties become more pronounced, your loved one may need more support with daily tasks and personal care. Our person-centred home care for people with posterior cortical atrophy is designed to grow with those needs. Contact us today to discuss how Tiggo Care's posterior cortical atrophy home care services can support your family.
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Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as Benson's Syndrome, is a rare form of dementia that affects the back part of the brain responsible for visual processing.
People with PCA often start experiencing symptoms between the ages of 50 and 65. PCA is often considered an atypical form of Alzheimer's disease, primarily characterised by visual impairment rather than memory loss in its early stages.
The symptoms of posterior cortical atrophy can differ from person to person. Common early symptoms include:
People with PCA commonly experience fewer memory problems in the early stages than people with other forms of dementia. However, they may struggle to navigate their environment because they have difficulty processing visual information. As the condition progresses, people may notice an increase in the number or impact of these visual symptoms, leading to greater challenges in everyday activities. In the later stages, broader cognitive impairments such as memory loss and language difficulties may also develop.
Diagnosis of PCA can be challenging due to the rare nature of the condition and may involve blood tests and brain imaging. PCA typically affects people in their 50s and 60s, though it can occur in younger people, sometimes as early as their 20s. PCA is often misdiagnosed due to its rarity, with estimates suggesting that only 5% of people with Alzheimer’s have PCA. There is currently no cure for PCA, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms.
Effective home care for people with posterior cortical atrophy focuses on compensating for visual-spatial challenges through environmental changes, specialised daily living aids, and tailored communication. Home care services can help your loved one maintain independence in a familiar environment for as long as possible.
Our carers assist with personal care, helping your loved one feel comfortable and dignified as the condition progresses. We help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, domestic duties, and keeping the home safe and tidy. Using plain plates and bowls with a plain tablecloth during meals reduces visual clutter and makes mealtimes easier.
Our home care services support medication routines and monitor health changes for people experiencing symptoms of PCA. Our carers make sure medications are taken on time and as prescribed, giving your family peace of mind. We can also escort your loved one to medical appointments and liaise with social workers and health professionals where needed.
Home care for people with posterior cortical atrophy includes practical support to help maintain quality of life and keep the home safer. Clutter in the home can create challenges for people with PCA in terms of safety and mobility, so keeping pathways clear and improving lighting, colour, and contrast throughout the home makes a real difference. Working with an occupational therapist is recommended to develop personalised compensation strategies and visual aidstailored to your loved one's specific needs.
People with PCA may experience anxiety, depression, or feelings of hopelessness as they navigate the changes this condition brings. Home adaptations can create a familiar environment to reduce confusion and anxiety for people with PCA, and home care provides emotional support and companionship to ease feelings of isolation. Our carers always introduce themselves by name and use short, clear sentences to help your loved one feel at ease, as people with PCA may struggle to recognise familiar faces.
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Our home care services are based on personal experiences.
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Consider posterior cortical atrophy support at home when your loved one's everyday activities become increasingly challenging. This might include difficulty with personal care, medication routines, or navigating the home safely due to visual difficulties. The earlier home care is arranged, the better placed we are to support your loved one's quality of life.
Yes, Tiggo Care offers live-in posterior cortical atrophy home care tailored to your loved one's specific needs. Our carers provide round-the-clock support to ensure your loved one remains safe and well cared for at home. This is particularly helpful as the condition progresses and your loved one needs greater support with personal care and daily tasks.
Adapting your home can help your loved one with PCA maintain safety and independence, so remove patterned rugs, add brightly coloured stickers to glass doors to prevent accidental collisions, install grab bars and non-slip mats in the bathroom, and use contrasting colours to mark edges of steps, kitchen worktops, and light switch plates to enhance safety. Shiny and transparent surfaces and excessive or low lighting can make it difficult for someone with PCA to navigate the home safely, and brightly coloured handles on cutlery can help your loved one locate items more easily. Cup-level sensors that beep when a liquid is near the top, talking clocks with large-font displays, simplified technology, and organising pre-set outfits can all help your loved one stay as independent as possible.
A care assistant can help with personal care, medication routines, daily tasks, and companionship, with a personalised care plan tailored to your loved one's specific needs. Our home care services can also assist with medication adherence and monitor health changes as the condition progresses. We can help create visual aids, support your loved one in navigating their environment, and escort them to medical appointments and social events.
Yes, Tiggo Care offers respite care for people with posterior cortical atrophy. Home care services can help prevent carer burnout, giving primary carers a well-earned break. Our carers are here to step in and provide quality support whenever it is needed.
There is currently no cure for PCA, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms rather than slowing the progression of the disease. Diagnosis can be challenging due to the rare nature of the condition and may involve blood tests and brain imaging. Support groups such as Rare Dementia Support provide opportunities for people with PCA and their family members to join support group meetings and connect with specialists, as many healthcare services may not have much experience supporting people with PCA.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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