We realise that someone with dementia presents a range of practical issues that can differ from others faced by carers. People with dementia often feel vulnerable as their condition progresses and they increasingly rely on other people to do things for them. A regular carer will reassure and support them while helping them retain some level of independence and also make them feel more secure by creating a regular daily routine in a relaxed environment where they’re encouraged and not criticised. 

By remaining at home with a carer, a person with dementia can also be reassured by being in an environment they know and in close contact with familiar things and surrounded by family, friends and pets. It’s easy to feel isolated and alone if you have dementia; keeping in contact with other people is good for those with dementia because it helps to keep them active and stimulated.

The carer will ensure that the person they look after eats healthily and gets regular exercise. It’s vital that someone with dementia stays fit and healthy to maintain a better quality of life. Carers will help the client with incontinence issues that are common for people with dementia to experience. People with dementia can become anxious about certain aspects of personal hygiene and may need the carer to help them with personal care.