Can someone with dementia stay at home safely?

Many people can, with the right support in place. We look at daily routines, the home and any risks during the assessment, then agree a care plan with you that can change as needs change.

Will my parent see the same carers?

We aim to keep a small, consistent team so your parent sees familiar faces. We will let you know in advance if someone new needs to visit.

My mum refuses help. What can we do?

This is very common. We can start gently, often with companionship or a short visit, and build trust over time. We are happy to talk through ideas with you first.

Can you help at night?

Yes. We can arrange waking night or sleep-in support for people who are restless, wander or need reassurance during the night.

Do you need a formal diagnosis before care starts?

No. If you are worried about memory or confusion, we can still talk about support. We would also encourage you to speak to your GP.

Dementia Care at Home in Coventry

Dementia and Alzheimer's support in Coventry and Warwickshire

Calm, familiar support that helps people living with dementia stay at home, surrounded by the things and people that matter most.

Talk to Us About Dementia Support Call 07857 185750

Familiar faces, steady routines and families kept in the loop.

Carer looking through a family photo album with an elderly woman living with dementia at home in Coventry

Why Home Matters

Living with dementia can make everyday life feel uncertain. Familiar places, objects and routines often bring comfort and confidence, which is why many people are happiest staying in their own home for as long as possible.

For families, it can be worrying to see a parent or partner become forgetful, anxious or unsettled. You may be helping more each week while trying to work, look after your own family and get some rest. You do not have to do it all alone, and you do not need to have everything worked out before you call us.

How Our Carers Can Help

Personal care
Gentle help with washing, dressing and grooming, at a pace that feels comfortable.
Meals and drinks
Preparing familiar food, eating together and encouraging regular drinks.
Medication support
Prompts and reminders, in line with the care plan.
Reassurance and company
Conversation, music, hobbies and simply being there.
Evenings and nights
Calm support when late afternoon or night-time brings restlessness or worry.
Getting out
Walks, shopping and visits that keep connections with the local community.

Carer keeping a familiar routine with an older man living with dementia as he waters plants in his garden

Our Approach to Dementia Care

Familiar faces
We aim to keep a small, consistent team of carers, so the person you love sees people they recognise.
Steady routines
Visits happen at agreed times, and we follow the routines that already work.
Clear, kind communication
Short sentences, plenty of time to answer and never rushing or correcting unnecessarily.
Dignity and choice
We offer choices wherever we can and respect how each person likes things done.

Getting to Know the Whole Person

Before care starts, we take time to learn about the person behind the diagnosis. With your help, we add these details to the care plan so every carer understands what brings comfort and joy.

Where they grew up
Places, memories and stories they love to share.
Work and family
The roles, people and moments that shaped them.
Favourite things
Music, food, television programmes and hobbies.
Daily rhythm
When they like to wake, eat, rest and go to bed.
What helps on harder days
The words, activities or objects that bring calm.

Carer talking through a care plan with a daughter while her father living with dementia relaxes at home

Support for You as Well

Caring for someone with dementia is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Our support can give you time to rest, work, see friends or simply be a son, daughter or partner again rather than a full-time carer.

Regular updates, so you know how things are going
A care plan you help to shape and review
Respite care when you need a proper break
Overnight support if nights have become difficult

Signs It May Be Time to Ask for Help

You might notice that your loved one:

Is missing meals or forgetting to drink
Is forgetting medication or taking it at the wrong time
Seems confused about the time of day or gets up in the night
Is wearing the same clothes or struggling with washing
Has left the cooker on, the door unlocked or the taps running
Seems more anxious, withdrawn or unsettled than before
Is cared for by a partner who is tired and struggling to cope

If any of these feel familiar, we are happy to talk it through, with no obligation.

Care Services for People Living with Dementia

Also see: Older Adults and Frailty

How Much Does Dementia Care at Home Cost?

The cost depends on the type of care, how often visits happen and whether support is needed at night. We will give you a clear, personalised quote after your free assessment.

Read our costs and funding guide See how to arrange care

Dementia Care Questions

Talk to Us About Dementia Support

Tell us a little about your loved one and what is happening at the moment. We will listen, answer your questions and explain the options. No pressure and no obligation.

Phone: 07857 185750
Email: info@preservehealthcare.co.uk

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Dementia Care at Home in Coventry

Why Home Matters

How Our Carers Can Help

Personal care

Meals and drinks

Medication support

Reassurance and company

Evenings and nights

Getting out

Our Approach to Dementia Care

Familiar faces

Steady routines

Clear, kind communication

Dignity and choice