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Dementia Care at Home in Bournemouth
Specialist Dementia Support That Helps You Stay at Home
At Silverstead Homecare, we provide dedicated, person-centred dementia care that allows individuals to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes in Bournemouth and across Dorset. We understand that a dementia diagnosis changes everything for the individual and their family, and we're here to provide the support, stability, and compassion that makes this journey easier.
Understanding Dementia Care at Home
Dementia affects memory, thinking, communication, and daily activities. As needs increase, professional support becomes essential but remaining at home can significantly reduce confusion and distress.
Specialist Training
Dementia-aware carers with clinical oversight
Stay at Home
Familiar surroundings reduce anxiety and confusion
Home-based dementia care allows individuals to stay in familiar surroundings, surrounded by treasured belongings and established routines all of which support emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Personal Care and Daily Living Support
Washing & Personal Hygiene
Support with bathing, showering, and oral care delivered patiently and respectfully to maintain dignity and comfort.
Dressing & Grooming
Help choosing appropriate clothing and assistance with grooming to preserve confidence and personal identity.
Toileting & Continence Care
Sensitive continence support provided discreetly, reducing discomfort and embarrassment.
Medication Assistance
Encouragement and support with medication routines to help maintain strength, wellbeing, and consistency.
Cognitive Stimulation & Meaningful Engagement
Reminiscence Activities
Looking through photo albums, discussing life stories, and revisiting meaningful memories to spark familiarity.
Music & Sensory Therapy
Favourite songs, calming sounds, or sensory objects that soothe anxiety and stimulate positive emotions.
Games & Puzzles
Simple brain-stimulating activities tailored to ability level to encourage mental engagement.
Creative & Hobby-Based Activities
Gardening, knitting, light crafts, or familiar hobbies that reinforce purpose and routine.
Safety & Risk Management
Fall Prevention
Mobility supervision and safe transfers to reduce the risk of injury.
Wandering Prevention
Structured routines and gentle supervision to reduce confusion and wandering episodes.
Home Risk Assessments
Identifying trip hazards and adapting environments for safer daily living.
Calm Situation Management
Responding to unexpected moments with patience and de-escalation techniques.
Behavioural & Emotional Support
Anxiety & Agitation Support
Calm responses and comforting techniques to ease distress.
Sundowning Management
Evening reassurance and structured routines to reduce late-day confusion.
Emotional Reassurance
Kind presence and gentle conversation to reduce feelings of fear or isolation.
Routine Stabilisation
Consistency in daily patterns to support emotional security.
Medication Support
Medication Reminders
Prompting at the correct times to ensure consistency.
Administration Support
Assistance with taking medication safely in line with care plans.
Monitoring for Changes
Observing side effects or behavioural changes and reporting concerns.
GP & Nurse Communication
Liaising with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Night Time Dementia Care
Sleep-In Care
Carer present overnight for reassurance and assistance when needed.
Waking Night Support
Active overnight monitoring for individuals with increased restlessness.
Night-Time Fall Prevention
Supervised bathroom visits and mobility assistance.
Reorientation & Comfort
Gentle reminders of time and place to reduce night-time confusion.
Support for Families and Carers
Caring for someone with dementia can be emotionally and physically demanding. We provide respite care, guidance, and regular communication so family members feel supported, informed, and never alone.
Types of Dementia we support
- Alzheimer's disease
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Mixed dementia
Whatever the type or stage, we adapt care plans as needs evolve.
How it works
How to Begin Dementia Care With Silverstead Homecare
Contact Our Team
Call +44 120 202 1741 to have a confidential conversation about your needs or the needs of someone you love.
Free Home Assessment
We'll visit your home to carry out a detailed assessment and begin building a dementia care plan tailored to the individual.
Begin Care with Confidence
Once everything is in place, your matched carer will start providing consistent, compassionate, and skilled dementia support at home.
Dementia Care Services Across Bournemouth and Dorset
We coordinate closely with GPs, memory clinics, district nurses, and local community teams to provide seamless support.
- Southbourne
- Westbourne
- Boscombe
- Charminster
- Poole
We'll help you explore the best solution based on your circumstances, so you can focus on what matters most: your wellbeing.
Why Choose Silverstead Homecare for Dementia Care
Trained dementia carers
All our carers receive specialist training in dementia awareness, communication techniques, and behavioural support.
Consistency and routine
We prioritise continuity of carer wherever possible, because familiar faces and predictable routines make a real difference.
Person centred approach
We get to know the individual, their life history, preferences, and personality, and we use that knowledge to deliver care that feels personal and respectful.
Nurse led oversight
Our clinical leadership brings healthcare expertise to every dementia care plan.
Family focused
We work closely with families, keeping them informed, involved, and supported throughout the care journey.
Local Bournemouth knowledge
We know the local services, the local community, and the local professionals. That helps us deliver more connected, coordinated care.
Book Your
Assessment
Free Home Care
in Bournemouth
Let us get to know you. One of our experienced care professionals will visit you at home to learn about your needs, understand your daily routines, and put together a care plan that supports your independence and wellbeing.
There's no obligation and no pressure. Just a friendly conversation about how we can help.
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