Dementia Live-In Care
Specialist live-in dementia care from trained carers who understand Alzheimer's, vascular dementia and other memory conditions. Compassionate support in the comfort of home.
Key Takeaways
- Specialist carers trained in Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia
- Familiar surroundings reduce confusion and anxiety — proven to improve outcomes
- One-to-one 24-hour support with consistent routines and continuity of carer
- Costs from £1,800 to £2,000/week — comparable to dementia care homes
- NHS CHC funding may be available for those with a primary health need
Why Live-In Care for Dementia?
For people living with dementia, familiar surroundings are more than a comfort — they're a lifeline. Staying at home with a dedicated live-in carer means your loved one can keep their routines, see familiar faces, and remain surrounded by the objects and spaces that anchor their memory. Research consistently shows that people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia thrive better in stable, familiar environments.
Conditions Our Dementia Carers Support
Our specialist carers are trained to support a range of dementia conditions, including:
- ✓ Alzheimer's disease — the most common cause of dementia
- ✓ Vascular dementia — caused by reduced blood flow to the brain
- ✓ Lewy body dementia — causing visual hallucinations and movement difficulties
- ✓ Frontotemporal dementia — affecting personality and behaviour
- ✓ Mixed dementia — a combination of dementia types
What Does a Dementia Live-In Carer Do?
A dementia live-in carer provides 24-hour support tailored to your loved one's specific needs and stage of dementia. This includes personal care, medication management, meal preparation, companionship, and maintaining meaningful activities and social connections. Our carers are trained in communication techniques, managing challenging behaviours with patience and empathy, and creating a safe, calm environment.
Dementia Care Costs
Live-in dementia care typically costs from £1,800 to £2,000 per week. This covers your carer's specialist training, accommodation in your home, 24-hour support, care management and regular reviews. Funding options include NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), local authority support, and Attendance Allowance. We can help you navigate these options.
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What is dementia live-in care?
Dementia live-in care means a specialist carer trained in dementia techniques moves into your home to provide 24-hour support. This allows your loved one to remain in familiar surroundings, which is proven to reduce confusion, anxiety and the distress that can come with moving to a care home.
How much does live-in dementia care cost?
Live-in dementia care typically costs from £1,800 to £2,000 per week, reflecting the specialist training required. This is often comparable to a good dementia care home, with the added benefit of one-to-one attention and staying at home.
What conditions do your dementia carers support?
Our carers are trained to support Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia. Each care plan is tailored to the specific type and stage of dementia.
Why is staying at home better for someone with dementia?
Familiar surroundings help maintain cognitive function and reduce confusion. People with dementia benefit from consistent routines, recognisable objects and spaces, and the one-to-one continuity of care that live-in care provides — things that are difficult to replicate in a care home setting.
How do you match dementia carers?
We carefully match carers based on their dementia care experience, personality and interests. We look for carers who are patient, calm, and skilled in communication techniques. We can change your carer at any time if the match isn't right.