Familiar routines
Meals, appointments, hobbies and bedtime can follow a reassuring rhythm shaped around the person.
Dementia care at home
Keep life familiar, even when things are changing.
One-to-one care can help someone living with dementia remain in the home they know, surrounded by their routines, memories and community.
- Support shaped around the individual
- A professional carer in the home
- Ongoing oversight from a Care Manager
Care built around the person.Not just the diagnosis.
One-to-onesupport in the home
Fully managedby an Edyn care team
CQC registeredcare across England
The person comes first
Dementia changes things. It does not erase the person.
A diagnosis can bring uncertainty, but it does not mean a meaningful life must stop. With appropriate treatment and support, many people continue to stay active, connected and involved in the things that matter to them.
Good dementia care begins by understanding the individual: their history, preferences, communication, culture, routines and how they experience the world today.
Everyday support
Calm, capable help through the whole day.
The care plan brings clinical guidance and personal knowledge together, then evolves as needs change.
Personal care
Patient, discreet support with washing, dressing, continence and the everyday tasks that may become harder.
Medication
Prompts or safe administration in line with the agreed care plan, with changes shared with the wider care team.
Nutrition and hydration
Regular drinks, familiar meals and calm encouragement, adapted as preferences or abilities change.
Companionship
Conversation, music, memories and meaningful activity without rushing or taking over what someone can still do.
Safety and reassurance
One-to-one support at home, with risks noticed early and the environment reviewed as needs evolve.
Understanding dementia
It is more than memory loss.
Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by diseases that damage the brain. Everyone experiences it differently, and it is not a natural part of ageing.
Read NHS dementia guidance- 01Memory and concentration
- 02Language and communication
- 03Planning familiar daily tasks
- 04Understanding time and place
- 05Mood, confidence or behaviour
- 06Movement and coordination
The wider picture
Dementia facts and figures
Nearly 1 millionpeople in the UK are living with dementia
Over 500,000people in England have a formal diagnosis
1 in 11people over 65 in the UK have dementia
70%of older-age residential care residents in England have dementia
1 in 8 deathsin England and Wales in 2025 involved dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Many formswith symptoms and progression differing from person to person
Sources: NHS England, NHS, ONS and Alzheimer's Society. Figures reviewed July 2026.
Different forms
The type of dementia helps shape the care.
Symptoms, progression and support needs vary. A clinical diagnosis and Edyn's care assessment help us understand what matters now, without making assumptions about what comes next.
01Alzheimer's disease
The most common cause of dementia. Early changes often involve recent memory, finding words, planning and becoming confused in unfamiliar places.
02Vascular dementia
Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Changes can include attention, planning, mood and movement, and may appear gradually or after a stroke.
03Dementia with Lewy bodies
Can involve fluctuating confusion, visual hallucinations, disturbed sleep, slower movement, falls and some memory changes.
04Frontotemporal dementia
More often diagnosed at a younger age than other forms. Early signs may include changes in personality, social behaviour or language.
A dementia-friendly home
Small changes can make home easier to understand.
Before care begins, we assess the home and agree practical ways to support safety without making it feel clinical.
Keep it familiar
Protect recognisable rooms, belongings and routines wherever possible.
Reduce visual confusion
Use clear contrast, even lighting and simple patterns across floors and furnishings.
Make things easy to find
Clear signs, visible everyday items and uncluttered routes can support independence.
Review as needs change
A Care Manager can revisit risks, equipment and the care plan over time.
Fully managed dementia care
One carer in the home. A whole care team behind them.
Understand
A Care Manager learns about needs, risks, routines and the person behind the care.
Match
We select a professional carer with the right experience, manner and shared interests.
Manage
The wider Edyn team oversees quality, continuity and changes to the care plan.
Questions families ask
Clear answers, without pressure.
Every family starts in a different place. These are some of the questions we often hear first.
Can someone with dementia remain at home?
Many people can continue living at home with the right level of support. Whether live-in care is appropriate depends on the person's needs, risks, home environment and preferences. Edyn begins with a care consultation and assessment rather than assuming one arrangement fits everyone.
Will the carer have dementia experience?
The assessment identifies the experience, skills and personal qualities needed. Edyn then selects a suitable professional carer and provides ongoing oversight through the wider care team.
What happens if needs become more complex?
Care is reviewed as circumstances change. A Care Manager can update the plan, reassess risks and discuss whether additional or different support is needed.
Can a live-in carer support at night?
A live-in carer can provide limited help during the night, but also needs sufficient uninterrupted rest. Frequent waking or continuous night support may require a waking-night carer or another arrangement.
How quickly can dementia care start?
Timing depends on the assessment, level of need and finding the right carer match. Edyn will explain what is realistically possible and prioritise a safe, considered start.