Understanding Dementia Care at Home

Supporting your loved one with dignity, comfort, and familiarity.

Dementia can change many things — but it doesn’t take away the person you know and love. With the right support, many individuals living with dementia can remain at home, surrounded by memories, comfort, and routine.

At Fuchsia Homecare, we specialise in helping people live well with dementia — in the place they know best.

💜 What Is Dementia Care at Home?

Dementia care at home involves providing specialised support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, or other related conditions. It includes help with day-to-day activities, memory support, communication, safety monitoring, and emotional reassurance — all while maintaining a sense of independence.

Care is delivered by trained professionals who understand the unique challenges of dementia and know how to support both the individual and their family with patience, consistency, and compassion.

🏠 Why Home Is Often the Best Place

Remaining in familiar surroundings can:

• Reduce confusion and anxiety
• Support memory through consistent routines
• Maintain independence in a known environment
• Provide comfort and emotional stability
• Reduce the need for institutional care or hospital stays

Many families choose home care as a way to honour their loved one’s sense of identity and give them the most dignified experience possible.

🛠️ What Dementia Care at Home Can Include

Our care plans are fully personalised and may include:

• Help with washing, dressing, and toileting
• Medication support and reminders
• Safe meal preparation and hydration monitoring
• Behavioural reassurance and emotional support
• Memory prompts and stimulation activities
• Companionship and meaningful conversation
• Night-time support and fall prevention
• Liaison with GPs, nurses, and dementia specialists

📌 We also support families in understanding dementia progression and how to adapt care as needs change.

👩‍⚕️ The Role of Trained Carers

Our carers receive advanced dementia training covering:

• Effective communication techniques
• Managing confusion, repetition, and agitation
• Understanding memory loss and behaviour changes
• Creating calm, supportive routines
• Responding to wandering, disorientation, or anxiety
• Working collaboratively with family caregivers

We match each person with a consistent team of carers — because trust, familiarity, and routine make all the difference.

👪 Support for Families, Too

Caring for someone with dementia can be deeply rewarding — but also emotionally and physically demanding.

We’re not just here for the person with dementia. We’re here for you, too.

We provide:

• Respite care when you need a break
• Family communication and updates
• Help navigating the stages of dementia
• Access to support groups and resources
• Practical advice without judgement

You’re not alone in this.

📈 When to Consider Professional Dementia Care

You may benefit from professional home care if:

• Your loved one’s memory, mobility, or safety is declining
• They are waking frequently at night or showing new behaviours
• You’re feeling exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmed as a carer
• You need help planning for the next stage of care

A professional care team can relieve pressure, improve wellbeing, and keep your loved one safe — without rushing to move them into a care home.

📞 Ready to Talk?

We understand how personal and emotional these decisions are. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to listen — and guide you gently, step by step.