Specialist Dementia Care Across Dorset: Compassionate Support at Home
Person centred dementia care that respects your loved one's individuality, dignity, and life story. Our specialist trained carers provide patient, understanding support in the comfort of home.
Understanding Dementia Care
Dementia is not a single illness but a collection of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and daily abilities. It's progressive, meaning symptoms gradually worsen over time. Living with dementia presents unique challenges, but with the right support, people with dementia can maintain quality of life, dignity, and moments of joy in familiar surroundings.
At SuppLiCan Care and Support, we understand that behind every dementia diagnosis is a person with a lifetime of experiences, preferences, and personality. Our specialist dementia care focuses on the person, not just the condition, respecting their individuality, maintaining their dignity, and supporting them to live as independently as possible at home.
Serving clients across Dorset, our dementia trained carers provide patient, person centred support that adapts to your loved one's changing needs. We work in partnership with families, understanding that dementia affects everyone, and we're here to support you all.
900,000+
People in the UK live with dementia
1 in 6
People over 80 have dementia
Better
Quality of life with person centred care
Supporting All Types of Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for various conditions affecting the brain. Our carers are trained to understand and support all types of dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease
Most common form (60-70% of cases)
Causes gradual memory loss, confusion, and changes in behaviour due to protein deposits in the brain.
How We Support:
- • Memory aids and prompting
- • Routine establishment
- • Cognitive stimulation activities
- • Managing anxiety and confusion
Vascular Dementia
Caused by reduced blood flow to brain
Often after strokes. Symptoms can appear suddenly and may include difficulty with planning and reasoning.
How We Support:
- • Structured daily routines
- • Supporting physical health
- • Medication management
- • Coordination with healthcare teams
Lewy Body Dementia
Abnormal protein deposits
Symptoms include visual hallucinations, movement problems, sleep disturbances, and fluctuating alertness.
How We Support:
- • Calm, reassuring presence
- • Managing hallucinations sensitively
- • Mobility and fall prevention
- • Safe environment maintenance
Frontotemporal Dementia
Often affects younger people
Causes changes in personality, behaviour, and language more than memory initially.
How We Support:
- • Understanding behaviour changes
- • Patient, non-judgemental care
- • Supporting communication
- • Maintaining dignity
Mixed Dementia
Combination of two or more types
Most commonly Alzheimer's and vascular dementia together.
How We Support:
- • Comprehensive, flexible approach
- • Adapting to multiple symptoms
- • Holistic care planning
- • Regular assessment and adjustment
Supporting All Stages of Dementia
Dementia progresses through stages, and care needs change. We adapt our support as your loved one's dementia journey continues.
1Early Stage Dementia
Typical Symptoms:
- • Mild memory loss
- • Difficulty finding words
- • Losing items
- • Confusion about time or place
- • Mood changes
- • Maintaining most independence
Our Support:
- • Encouraging independence
- • Cognitive stimulation
- • Memory aids and strategies
- • Establishing routines
- • Emotional support
- • Companionship
Care: Visiting care (1-3 times daily)
2Middle Stage Dementia
Typical Symptoms:
- • Significant memory loss
- • Confusion and disorientation
- • Communication difficulties
- • Personality changes
- • Increased care needs
- • Behaviour changes
Our Support:
- • More hands on personal care
- • Communication strategies
- • Behaviour management
- • Safety monitoring
- • Structured routines
- • Meaningful activities
Care: Multiple daily visits or live in care
3Advanced/Late Stage Dementia
Typical Symptoms:
- • Severe memory loss
- • Limited or no verbal communication
- • Complete care dependency
- • Mobility limitations
- • Swallowing difficulties
- • Vulnerability to infections
Our Support:
- • Complete personal care
- • Comfort and dignity focus
- • Non-verbal communication
- • Pressure care
- • Nutrition support
- • End-of-life care if needed
Care: Live in care or 24 hour care
Important Note: Dementia progression varies greatly between individuals. We assess and adapt care to your loved one's current needs, not just the stage label.
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