Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, communication, and daily functioning. It impacts how a person understands and interacts with the world, and symptoms can change and develop over time.
Support for those with dementia is a specialised form of care designed to help individuals living with dementia maintain the highest possible quality of life while feeling safe, understood, and respected. Dementia affects memory, thinking, communication, and behaviour, and support focuses on meeting both the practical and emotional needs that come with these changes.
Our approach to dementia care is centred around the individual, recognising that every person’s experience of dementia is unique. We focus on providing consistent, compassionate, and person-centred support that promotes dignity, comfort, and quality of life at every stage of the condition.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It gradually affects memory, thinking, and communication, making everyday tasks increasingly challenging. People may experience confusion, changes in mood, and difficulty remembering recent events or familiar places. While there is no cure, support and structured routines can help maintain independence and quality of life.
Vascular dementia occurs when blood flow to the brain is reduced, often after a stroke or series of small vessel changes. It can affect thinking, reasoning, memory, and decision-making, sometimes progressing in a step-like pattern. Symptoms vary depending on the area of the brain affected, and managing underlying health conditions can help slow progression. Support focuses on daily living, safety, and maintaining as much independence as possible.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain. It can lead to fluctuating alertness, changes in thinking, visual hallucinations, and movement difficulties similar to Parkinson’s disease. People may also experience sleep disturbances and sensitivity to certain medications. Support aims to provide stability, reassurance, and assistance with daily tasks while respecting independence.
Frontotemporal dementia is a less common type that primarily affects behaviour, personality, and language skills. It often appears at a younger age than other dementias, and early symptoms may include changes in social behaviour, mood, or speech. Memory is often affected later in the condition. Support focuses on communication strategies, routine, and maintaining meaningful engagement in daily life.