Meaningful Companionship and Everyday Connection

About Dementia Care

Person-centred dementia support aims to promote comfort, familiarity, reassurance and dignity. We recognise the importance of individual history, preferences and established routines, while supporting independence wherever possible.

Support may include:

• Assistance with personal care and everyday routines
• Companionship and meaningful activities
• Support with meals and household tasks
• Medication prompts where appropriate and agreed
• Communication with family or representatives as appropriate
• Considering familiar surroundings and dementia-friendly routines

Additional service may include

• Friendly conversation and social interaction.
• Shared hobbies and recreational activities.
• Reading, games, and other interests.
• Accompaniment on appropriate outings.
• Support with shopping or community activities, where agreed.
• Help maintaining social connections.
• Assistance with everyday activities, where included in the agreed arrangement.
• Regular agreed visits and opportunities for meaningful engagement.

How this support may help

Respect, active listening, individual choice, privacy, and a comfortable pace are central to building supportive companionship relationships.