Why home can be the right place
For many people living with dementia, a move can be unsettling. At home, the rooms, the garden, the photographs and the neighbours are all familiar. With the right support, that familiarity can be a comfort.
How we support someone living with dementia
- Getting to know the person: their life story, what they enjoy, what upsets them and what brings comfort.
- Steady routines: meals, personal care and rest at the usual times, with patience and reassurance.
- Eating and drinking: patient encouragement, so the person stays nourished and hydrated.
- Medication support: prompting or administering medicines as set out in the care plan.
- Safety at home and at night: a live-in carer is close by at night and can help now and then; if the person is often awake and needs help, we can add a waking night carer working in shifts with the day carer.
- Staying connected: walks, hobbies, music, visits and the everyday things that matter.
Support for family and friends too
Caring for someone with dementia can be lonely and tiring. With the person's agreement, or the right legal authority, we keep you informed and involve you in the care plan, and we can arrange respite care or night care so that you can rest.
When needs change
We review the care plan as dementia progresses and can add night support or a second carer. If a time comes when care at home is no longer the right choice, we will talk with you openly and help you plan.
To talk about dementia care, please call 01865 715780.
Questions people ask
Is live-in care good for someone living with dementia?
For many people living with dementia, staying in familiar surroundings with carers they know feels calmer and safer than a move. A live-in carer keeps routines steady, supports eating, drinking and medication, and is close by at night, when confusion or restlessness can be harder. If the person needs help most nights, we would suggest adding a waking night carer, working in shifts with the day carer.
Can you support someone whose dementia is progressing?
Yes. We review the care plan as needs change and can add night support or a second carer when it is needed. If a time comes when care at home is no longer the right choice, we will talk with you openly and help you plan the next step.
Who should we talk to about care for a relative with dementia?
The person who holds Lasting Power of Attorney, or the family member who helps with their affairs, is welcome to call us on 01865 715780. We involve the person themselves as fully as they are able, because it is their care.
Prepared by the care team at Day and Nightcare Live In Limited. Last updated 30 October 2026.