Award winning
Dementia Live-in Care
What is Dementia
Live-in Care?
Our 9.7 review score shows how our in-home Dementia Care can make a positive impact on daily life. We’ll always keep your loved one at the heart of what we do.
What’s included?
Personalised dementia care services
Expert support tailored to individual needs, ensuring dignity and peace of mind.
Personal Care
- Bathing and personal hygiene assistance
- Medication management and reminders
- Nutritious meal preparation
- Dressing and mobility support
Daily Support
- Household tasks and light cleaning
- 24-hour safety monitoring
- Social interaction and companionship
- Engaging cognitive activities
Health Coordination
- Health monitoring and tracking
- Family communication updates
- Care plan coordination
- Medical appointment support
Our Services
At home Dementia Care includes many support services for people in their own homes. The goal is to make home a safe place and to support quality of life.
Our services change to fit the needs of each person; our help grows as the condition moves into the different stages of dementia. Care should always match what you and your loved ones really need at each stage so we always keep it under review.
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Personal Care Services
- Help with bathing, getting dressed and personal hygiene to maintain dignity
- Medication assistance to ensure medicine is taken safely and on time watched carefully
- Meal preparation catering for each person’s food likes and nutritional needs
Our Personal Care Team is here to help you or your loved one feel good every day and to stay healthy.
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Daily Support
- Help with household jobs like laundry, cleaning and errands
- Companionship with chatting, hobbies and being in the community
24-hour care makes sure there is always someone watching out for your loved one’s safety. This means they get help right away if needed.
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Coordination
- Tracking chronic conditions and overall physical health
- Liaising with healthcare professionals to set up appointments and treatments
- Keeping families updated about any changes
What Makes Our Services Different?
Our services stand out because we have professionally trained Live-in Caregivers who are passionate about making life easier.
We make sure family members are part of care planning so that care is individualised to each person. It’s all about meeting you and your loved one’s specific needs as together your journey with dementia progresses.
Experienced and specially trained Carers
The quality of care you receive is directly affected by a care provider’s knowledge and their ability to help others. It’s important to understand what dementia is and how it goes through its various stages. Live-in Caregivers need to have the right skills to give emotional support to people and their family members.
To achieve this, we undertake rigorous recruitment procedures for all our Live-in Carers. This includes background checks, an enhanced DBS check and ensuring we match likeminded Live-in Carers with our clients.
Our Teams also receive exclusive training from our Alina Homecare Academy to meet our exacting standards. They know how to help people stay independent in the comfort of their own home. The main goal is to provide personalised care tailored to your loved one.
Consistency, Compassion and Family Involvement
Having the same Carer or Carers is very important for people with cognitive decline. Our local Teams build relationships with you and your loved ones, supported by our central Live-in Team to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Our Care isn’t just for the person with dementia either. Our support, like companionship, is for all loved ones. Our Carers are always there to lend an ear, a helping hand or run an errand to make life easier.
Award winning and regulated
We’re proud winners of the Top 20 UK Home Care Group 2021-2025. That’s five consecutive years of awards! We’re also fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
With Live-in Care, some people may opt to hire a private Live-in Carer directly. This often means the carer is untrained and unregulated by the CQC. All our Carers have full training, meet industry regulations and must adhere to our own strict quality controls. You can have total peace of mind that the Live-in Care you receive is the best available.
How Dementia Live-in Care Works
Our Live-in Dementia Care approach gives your loved one a bespoke plan that fits their daily lifestyle, needs and capacity. As their dementia advances, support will change too.
We help people in all stages of dementia. Our main focus is to maintain quality of life as much as possible, for the person with dementia as well as their loved ones. This could also involve Respite Dementia Care, where a professional Carer steps in so an unpaid caregiver can take a break.
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Initial Assessment and Personalised Care Planning
Once you enquire, we’ll meet you for a chat and initial no obligation assessment. This simply involves listening and asking questions to get to know you and your loved ones better and understand the needs involved. It’s also a chance for you to ask us questions and make sure you’re comfortable with choosing Alina Homecare.
We’ll check things like daily routines, personal preferences and other factors like family involvement.
Our personalised care plans are made to help people with all different types of dementia whether it’s frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We focus on giving emotional support and supporting with dementia symptoms. This helps maintain a safe environment.
We liaise with healthcare professionals such as GPs and social workers to ensure the right support services are being delivered.
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Daily Support & Companionship
Live-in Care is about more than just helping with the everyday things. Live-in Caregivers help with meal preparation, light cleaning and taking care of important errands. They work to keep the home organised and so much more.
Emotional support is just as important as help with everyday tasks. Talking with someone, sharing stories or doing things together helps build strong bonds and can support memory and mental health.
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Adapting Care as Dementia Progresses
Dementia can manifest differently for person to person. Because of this, Live-in Dementia Care is flexible to deal with specific needs as they arise. At first, our Live-in Care might focus on supporting memory and maintaining independence.
As cognitive impairment declines, this would shift. For example, Live-in Caregivers might increasingly help with things like dressing, eating and travelling to appointments.
In the later stages of dementia, people can have more problems with mobility and communication. Live-in Care can include 24-hour care at this point and a Live-in Carer can be a great advocate to help with communication as the relationship with a client builds over time.
How to Arrange Live-in Dementia Care
Organising Live-in Dementia Care starts simply by talking about your loved one’s care needs now and in future.
Some people may need help immediately while others might plan ahead. At Alina Homecare, we can always act fast to offer the right help, including 24-hour care if needed. The services are always planned so your family can feel good about the care their loved one gets.
When you enquire about at-home Dementia Care, our local care Team will choose Live-in Caregivers who fit your loved ones specific needs. We work hard to match you with a likeminded and compatible Carer who will help make life easier.
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Share your care needs
The first thing you need to do is find out what your loved one really needs. If they are in the early stages of dementia, their voice will be a crucial component of any care planning. Initially, they might need help with memory care, daily tasks or just some emotional support. When we have this information, we can make a personalised care plan.
There are tools to find local support services and community resource online. Local resources like care managers can help ensure nothing gets missed.
Choosing the right time to begin care is very important. Acting early can make things much easier in terms of building a relationship and routine. Then care can be scaled up or down as and when needed.
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Match with a Live-in Carer
Finding the right Live-in Caregiver is not just about finding skilled care providers. It’s also about choosing someone whose personality matches your loved one’s needs and likes. That’s why we choose our Live-in Care Team very carefully.
Live-in Caregivers receive training in dementia and dementia care services. They learn the best ways to build trust and connect with people. Our Teams have years of experience helping with different kinds of dementia and many specific needs.
When we’re arranging care, you and your loved ones will receive a profile about your Live-in Carer. We’ll introduce you and keep your care package under close review, with plenty of opportunity for feedback.
Having the right Live-in Caregivers helps your loved one feel safe at all times. With Dementia Care services from our award winning Team, you can enjoy total peace of mind.
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Start Receiving Care
After your loved one is matched with a Live-in Carer, the care plan can start right away.
At home Dementia Care can help with many things. This may be personal hygiene, tackling elderly loneliness or making meals. Live-in Caregivers get to know what each person likes as time goes on. This brings peace of mind to care recipients and their family members.
Why Choose Live-in Dementia Care?
Live-in Dementia Care enables people to maintain their daily routines in the place they call home. People can still be part of the community and stay close to a spouse or a beloved pet.
Key Benefits of Live-in Dementia Care
When someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s common to have feelings of upheaval and uncertainty. Keeping things as familiar as possible during difficult and turbulent times can help. Of course, that includes staying in the comfort of your own home.
Live-in Dementia Care enables exactly this – your loved one can stay home while receiving support to be safe and secure. We offer quality care but also peace of mind and a reassuring presence throughout the day and night.
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Maintain Routines & Independence
Setting up routines can help people as they experience cognitive decline. Doing familiar things at the same time offers stability and reassurance. It also helps maintain a sense of normality.
Thanks to the regularity and proximity of a Live-in Carer, our Team can get to know what people need and therefore can help with activities of daily living. Home is where the heart is and with our Dementia Live-in Care service, it’s where your loved one can stay.
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Stay Connected to the Community
Staying involved in the community is crucial for people with dementia. It’s a great way to keep the mind engaged and to continue enjoying life as much as possible. Our Live-in Caregivers can ensure people can join support services groups, attend appointments and local events. They can also help maintain routines like going to church or a bingo club each week.
This is also true for unpaid caregivers, such as a family member. If the person with dementia is receiving Live-in Care, loved ones can have time for themselves to stay connected to others and recharge.
In the end, social moments can really support quality of life and help someone, especially in earlier stages of dementia, still feel like themselves as other things may change.
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Freedom to Enjoy the Outdoors
Spending time outside can do a lot of good for people who have dementia. It also helps with mobility. Live-in Care plans can include time outside every day, helping your loved one stay active and boosting their mood.
Having one to one time with a Live-in Carer makes these outdoor activities safer as your loved one has their undivided attention.
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Keep Cherished Companions
Many people with dementia move into a care home but the transition into residential care can come with sacrifice. It can often mean leaving behind a spouse or a treasured pet due to facility rules.
However, for people with dementia, relationships are especially important. Keeping close ties with your loved ones can help you feel connected to them. It can make people feel less alone and also helps people retain their own sense of self.
With Live-in Care, your loved ones can keep a pet and stay with their husband or wife. Our Live-in Carers can also provide pet care like a regular dog walks and veterinary appointments.
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Consistent & Personalised Nutrition
Nutrition is very important for people with dementia. It helps improve quality of life. A meal preparation plan can be made for each person to fit what they need to be healthy. This plan will also include what foods they like and dislike.
People with dementia will often forget to stock the fridge or eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Of course, good nutrition helps maintain good health. A Live-in Carer can help maintain this routine with meal reminders to fuel the day.
Real Stories: The Impact of Live-in Dementia Care
Many people feel that having Live-in Carers at home helps in more ways than one. They get not only the help they need but also someone to talk to and feel comforted by.
This is very important, especially during the tough times of dementia. The best type of care is the kind that meets the specific needs of each person. Your loved one can still enjoy life in the place they know best – their own home.
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Case Study 1: Specialist Dementia Care with Consistency
Mark H., Son
Background: Mark H’s mother had mixed dementia and required skilled Personal Care management, particularly around hygiene and medication management.
Challenge: Mark told us that previous care providers had delivered poor service. At the same time, he said his mother could be difficult, rude and challenging, requiring Carers with specific dementia care expertise.
Solution: Alina Homecare assigned two Live-in Carers for Mark’s mum (both coincidentally with the same name for easier recognition!). We trained both Carers to handle complex dementia behaviours. Mark said that the team maintained detailed communication about daily challenges like meal cooperation and medication compliance.
Results: We delivered our high quality care for more than two months, with Mark praising our exceptional attention to detail and professional management of challenging behaviours, earning his family’s confidence.
“Both of them were first class with Mum as she can be difficult, rude and challenging. They dealt with her brilliantly and their attention to detail was really impressive.”
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Case Study 2: Comprehensive Live-in Dementia Support
Peter H., Son
Background: Peter’s mum had vascular dementia and required full time support to remain safely at home.
Challenge: Managing the daily complexities of vascular dementia, which can present frequent and varied challenges requiring patience and adaptability.
Solution: We provided our trained Live-in Carers trained and they offered all personal care, meal preparation, household tasks and companionship. Additional Alina Homecare visiting Carers provided breaks for the regular Live-in Carer, ensuring continuous quality care at all times.
Results: Peter was happy with the sustained high quality care his mum received.
“I am always amazed by how well the Live-in Carers cope with all the day-to-day issues; they are all very compassionate people.”
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Case Study 3: Three Years of Evolving Dementia Care
Leigh S., Nephew
Background: Leigh’s Aunt had progressive dementia and required flexible care that could adapt and increase over time as her condition worsened.
Challenge: Leigh had no experience dealing with this situation. Their aunt needed increasingly more care as her condition progressed and it transitioned from part-time to 24/7 care.
Solution: We provided a progressive care approach, starting with part time support and seamlessly scaling to full-time 24/7 care.
Results: Leigh singled out his local Alina Homecare Registered Manager for providing exceptional guidance to the family throughout the journey. Over three years of successful care delivery, Leigh’s aunt had all the help she needed as her dementia progressed.
“A special mention to the Care Manager who went above and beyond to assist not only my aunt but myself who had absolutely no experience in dealing with anything like this. They truly are the angels among us.”
Cost and Funding for Dementia Live-in Care
Dementia Live-in Care in the UK can be cost effective when compared with other types of care like a residential care home or nursing home.
Understanding Costs
The price for Live-in Care depends on factors like how much help is needed, whether breaks are required and whether overnight support is necessary. For this reason, we always recommend chatting with your local Alina Homecare Team as they can guide you on costs by talking through your requirements. You can also start by using our Costs Calculator.
Funding Options
People who want Live-in Care may feel worried about how to pay for it. In the UK, there may be ways to get help with funding. Some people can get money from their local council or from the NHS. If the person with a dementia diagnosis is eligible, the local council might pay some or all the costs after a financial check. There are also benefits like Attendance Allowance, which can help pay for some care at home.
You can reach out to social services, local authorities or fund support privately with your own money. When families look at all these options, they can find care that works for them and fits their budget.
What’s the difference between live-in care and a care home?
Understanding your options to make the best decision for your loved one
| Criteria | Live-in Care | Care Homes |
|---|---|---|
| Care Approach | Personalised one on one care ratio | Group care with shared caregivers, often 10:1 ratio or more |
| Location | Individual’s own home | Residential care facility |
| Independence | High level of independence | Potentially less independence |
| Social Interaction | Caregivers can provide companionship | Socialisation with other residents |
| Flexibility | Flexible care schedule to accommodate individual needs | Structured daily routine |
| Space and Accommodation | Requires a spare room for the caregiver | Accommodation provided within the care home |
| Amenities and Activities | Dependent on the individual’s home and caregiver | Often include amenities such as dining rooms, gardens and activities |
| Respite Care | Easy to arrange respite care | Respite care facilities can have limited availability, especially at short notice |
| Specialised Care | Can accommodate complex care needs, including dementia and physical disabilities | Can accommodate complex care needs, including dementia and physical disabilities |
| Quality of Care | High quality care from a dedicated caregiver | Can vary depending on the care home and staff |
| Waiting List | No waiting list, as care is provided in the individual’s own home | Often have waiting lists, which can vary depending on the care home |
| Personalisation | Care plan tailored to individual needs and preferences | Care plan may be less personalised due to group care setting |
| Diet and Nutrition | Caregiver can help prepare meals according to individual preferences and dietary needs | Meals are often prepared in bulk and may not cater to individual preferences |
| Transportation | Caregiver can assist with transportation to appointments and outings | May have limited transportation options available |
| Safety and Security | Caregiver can provide additional safety and security measures in the individual’s home | Care homes often have safety and security measures in place, such as CCTV and secure doors |
| Pet Care | Caregiver can assist with pet care and provide companionship to pets | May not allow pets or have limited pet care options |
| Family Involvement | Family members can be involved in care decisions and daily activities | May have limited opportunities for family involvement due to group care setting |
| Continuity of Care | Caregiver can provide consistent care and develop a strong relationship with the individual | May have multiple caregivers and staff members, which can disrupt continuity of care |
| Emergency Response | Caregiver can respond quickly to emergencies and provide immediate support | May have a slower response time to emergencies due to group care setting |
| Healthcare Integration | Caregiver can coordinate with healthcare professionals and provide support during medical appointments | May have limited integration with healthcare professionals and medical appointments |
Living with Dementia at Home
Dementia can make life hard, especially for people who want to stay in their own familiar environment.
Dementia affects:
- Daily functioning and decision-making
- Emotional wellbeing and mood
- Safety awareness and independence
944K
People in UK with dementia
1.6M
Projected by 2040
£13.9B
Value of family care annually
Right now, the Alzheimer’s Society says there are about 944,000 people in the UK living with dementia. This number is going to go up. By 2040, it may be more than 1.6 million.
Most people feel better and more at ease when they’re at home but for home to be an option it has to be safe, you need care providers who can see and handle changing specific needs. When there is cognitive decline, it’s important to change the way care is given to fit what the person needs most at that time.
Frontotemporal dementia and some other kinds may start with mild signs. You may notice forgetfulness at first. Later, things can get more confusing. Moving around your house may also become harder with time. When new care needs are identified it’s good to get the right support services. These can help your loved one be safe in their own home and maintain quality of life.
Memory and Cognitive Changes
- Difficulty with familiar tasks
- Confusion about time and place
- Challenges with decision making
Safety Concerns
- Wandering or getting lost
- Medication management issues
- Home safety hazards
- Wandering or delirium
People with dementia and their families go through many challenges. As the condition gets worse, it gets hard for the person to do many things they used to do on their own. A person with dementia may feel confused. They might sometimes forget things or not recognise people. This can make both them and their family feel upset.
Caring for someone with dementia can be very hard on families. It takes a lot of time and effort. There’s often worry about keeping the person safe. A family may feel stress, tiredness and sadness. Sometimes, it can feel like there’s no break. Family members may struggle with how to talk or help in the best way. Everyone wants the person with dementia to feel as good as possible.
Families may feel alone or unsure about what to do. They might need help on how to make their home safe. Giving care for long hours can stop them from doing other things they need or want to do. This can feel hard for all, both the person with dementia and the family. Asking for help and working together can make it a bit easier to get through these challenges.
Family members feel a lot of worry when leaving the people they care about alone and caring for them yourself can cause feelings of stress, sadness or uncertainty. These problems can make Live-in Care a good choice for people who need help all the time. Live-in Care gives support and helps both the person getting the care and their family members.
Emotional & Practical Impact on Daily Life
Dementia has a big effect on the feelings of both the person who has it and their family members. A person with cognitive decline may feel upset when things that used to be easy become hard to do. This can hurt their mental health and make their emotions more erratic. Their mood can shift at any time. This is why care providers need to be patient and show understanding.
Daily tasks get harder when there is cognitive impairment and more trouble moving around. Things we do every day, like eating or bathing, can feel very tough. People with different forms of dementia need special help to feel comfortable and keep their dignity.
Research from Age UK shows that family carers give care for free each year that is worth £13.9 billion. Family members often change how they live to support others. They do this while also managing their own lives at the same time.
This situation is hard for everyone who is part of it. The need for emotional support is very important. Live-in Caregivers can really change things. They give help all through the day, along with giving emotional support to those who need it. This way of caring helps the wellbeing of the whole family.
Quick Questions
Everything you need to know about Dementia Live-in Care
Live-in Care is when someone moves into your own home to help when your loved one needs it. The help they can provide is varied and specific to your requirements. It could be bathing, washing, getting dressed, meal preparation or cleaning. It could be more specialist like dementia support like preventing wandering at night. With Dementia Live-in Care, your loved one remains at home and things stay much the same while other aspects change. A Live-in Carer is there 24/7 with the opportunity to have a visiting Carer to cover breaks.
Assisted living is when your loved one moves to a facility made for people who need a bit of care but not all the time. In an assisted living facility, they’ll live in their own flat or room. People help with small things like medicine reminders or cleaning but your loved one is more independent. As people live together in one place, they share spaces like dining rooms and/or lounges.
This is good for people who want to be around other people or do group things but still have help close by if they need it.
This obviously varies from Live-in Care as your loved one leaves their own home, rather than someone moving in with them. Both care options are there to support with daily life. What you choose will depend on what you and your loved one feel is best and how much help is needed.
This can mean you may have less personal space or not have as much say over what you do each day. Both Live-in Care and an assisted living facility have their own good points. The best one for you depends on your own specific needs.
Our Live-in Caregivers are recruited and picked with a lot of care. We look at what the person needs the most. Several factors go into this choice and our Team will ask about your preferences, daily routines and stage of dementia.
Caregivers who already know how to care for people with dementia are a good match. They get paired with the person based on their skills and how well they might get along. This way, both feel comfortable. Over time, the same Live-in Care Team will learn a person’s likes and daily habits. The person with dementia will feel safe and understood and the care fits just what they need.
Live-in Caregivers help people with dementia by looking at their specific needs, what they like and how they act. This helps care providers choose the right person to help and give support. It makes people feel more at ease with who is with them.
Yes, Live-in Care can help people during all the stages of dementia. This type of support changes to fit what each person needs as their situation changes. It always matches the needs at every stage of dementia and helps people stay safe and as independent as possible.
Live-in Care often helps make life easier. It deals with both the feelings and the physical changes that come with the different stages of dementia. It aims to improve or at least maintain quality of life at every step.
Our Live-in Caregivers have the right training and experience to give high quality care. They go through background checks to ensure they are safe and trusted. Each caregiver also gets training in first aid, safety and help with daily tasks. Many have care certificates or have worked in this field for some time. We always make sure our team gets specialist training where necessary so that they know the best ways to help in a specific situation. This gives you and your loved ones peace of mind knowing your loved one is in good hands.
Our Live-in Caregivers also undertake training in Dementia Care and they keep learning while working. Their professional certifications show they have real skills in this work. We show them the best ways to help by teaching them good support services methods.
We also help them learn ways to talk effectively with care recipients. This makes sure they can give the right support services that each person needs.
Dementia Live-in Care prices vary from provider to provider and can change based on the person’s specific needs and how much help they need. The place where you live, how much experience a Carer has and how long they are needed could all affect the cost.
At Alina Homecare, we’re committed to transparent and easy to understand pricing. We charge the same rates across all our areas for Live-in Care to give you a clear indication of what our care will cost. To find out more, contact your local Alina Homecare Team.
Yes, Dementia Live-in Caregivers can help people with all forms of dementia. This includes conditions like Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, frontal lobe dementia and more. They know how to give care that fits each person’s needs. A live-in caregiver can be in the home day and night, so your loved one is not alone. The caregiver can help with things like eating, bathing and other daily tasks. This kind of care is good for people in any stage. No matter what forms of dementia someone has, a Live-in Caregiver can give support and make life easier for them and for your family.
Yes, dementia Live-in Caregivers get training to help people who have all types of dementia. They know how to care for those with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia.
A Live-in Caregiver will help keep the person safe and feeling calm. They can help manage things like forgetfulness, angry outbursts or when the person gets lost or confused. Live-in Caregivers also help with the activities of daily living such as eating, taking medicine, getting dressed and using the bathroom. A good caregiver understands what the person with dementia needs and does their best to make them feel comfortable and cared for.
Live-in care has many benefits for people with dementia. It lets them stay in their own home and feel safe. There is always a Carer with them, so they have help day and night. A familiar place can help with memory and bring comfort. The Carer can support them with daily tasks like eating, bathing and taking medicine. Family can feel at ease, knowing their loved one is not alone. Living at home also gives the person their privacy and lets them stay close to the people and things they care about. A regular daily routine makes life feel more normal for them. Live-in care offers kindness, time and care every day.
This type of care lets your loved one stay as independent as they can while also keeping them safe. It works to make life more manageable and helps improve the quality of life for family members.
Family members play a big part in helping a loved one receiving Live-in Care for dementia. Their love and support can make the person feel safe and happy. Family can also talk to the care team. This helps everyone know what the person needs and wants, especially if their dementia is advanced.
Family can also share details about the person’s life with the Carer. This can help the Carer understand what makes their loved one feel calm or happy. It’s helpful for family to listen to their loved one. Let them share stories or feelings when they want. Being patient is also important.
Family members should take care of their own needs too. If they feel rested and well, they can help their loved one better. They can ask for extra help when it is needed.
The length of time that people with dementia can stay at home is different for each person. This can be because their specific needs are not the same. It also matters how much support they already receive. When someone has the right help for what they need and get some additional help, they can often live in familiar environments for a longer time. This can help people keep a good quality of life and stay home for a longer time.
Dementia is a challenge for both the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Memory care facilities are made for people who have memory problems like dementia. People get special help there that they may not otherwise receive at home. These places have staff who know how to support people like this. They are trained for it. A memory care facility also keeps people safe. They are less likely to get lost. They get meals, medicine on time and care when they need it. In many cases, families feel some relief because they know help is there all the time. Memory care can give people with dementia a better, safer daily life.
Deciding if someone with dementia needs to go into memory care depends on what they need and where they are right now in life. Living at home with help is another way they can get care. With this choice, the person gets to stay in their house. They keep some control over what they do each day. They also get support services and people to keep them company through live-in care.