Dementia Support

Our specialists deliver gentle, informed support to those with dementia, helping clients stay safe and comforted in the familiarity of their own surroundings.

Dementia is a life changing illness that causes neurological problems such as memory loss and difficulty with problem solving and reasoning. In later stages, it can also affect your ability to coordinate your movements and recognise people – even your loved ones.

According to Alzheimer’s Research UK, “Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, mood changes and difficulty with day-to-day tasks”.

Although dementia mostly affects older people, it is not a natural part of aging. It’s most common cause is a build-up of proteins in the brain, which results in nerve cells dying, causing the brain to shrink. Dementia also affects many people under the age of 65 and is referred to as ‘early-onset or young-onset dementia’.

It is also worth noting that there are many different types of dementia. The most commonly diagnosed are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular dementia. Many people also have more than one type of dementia at the same time – referred to as ‘mixed dementia’.