Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Care
With dementia care, it’s good to stay in the place you know best
We understand how challenging it can be to live with dementia — both for the person affected and their loved ones. That’s why we’ve developed our specialised Dementia Care service, delivered by a trusted nationwide team of Care Experts.
So how does it work? In two key ways.
First, we focus on managing your loved one’s symptoms while providing consistent emotional support. Second, we help them remain in the place they feel safest — their own home. As dementia progresses, everyday life outside the home can become overwhelming. Familiar surroundings and routines become more important than ever.
By helping your loved one stay where they’re most comfortable, we enable them to continue finding joy in the small moments — maintaining a sense of dignity, security, and connection to the life they know and love.
What is Dementia?
Dementia isn’t a single condition — it’s an umbrella term used to describe a range of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, behaviour, and everyday brain function. These symptoms are caused by diseases that damage nerve cells in the brain.
The brain contains billions of neurons (nerve cells) that communicate through chemical signals. Dementia gradually breaks down these connections, leading to problems with memory, reasoning, speech, and physical coordination.
In the early stages, symptoms may be mild and manageable. But over time, as more nerve cells are affected, the condition typically becomes more severe. The speed and nature of this decline depend on the underlying cause of the dementia and which parts of the brain are impacted.
Dementia Care at Scarlet Care
We believe that dementia shouldn’t stop your loved one from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. That’s why we’ve designed our Dementia Care to provide the right support — while preserving dignity, routine, and independence.
To begin, we work closely with you to develop a tailored routine that gives your loved one as much control as possible. Perhaps they need help getting going in the morning, with a warm breakfast and a familiar face to ease them into the day. Or maybe they feel anxious at night and want someone nearby for reassurance and safety.
Whatever their needs, we’ll create a personalised care plan that’s shaped around their lifestyle, preferences, and unique challenges.
Once the care plan is in place, our experienced and empathetic Care Experts step in to provide support. Fully trained in dementia care, they visit your loved one in the comfort of their own home — helping with daily routines, offering companionship, and ensuring they continue to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
A sample of our services
When it comes to Dementia Care, we offer a wide range of personalised support to help your loved one feel safe, confident, and comfortable at home. Here are just a few of the ways we can help:
- Ensuring medication is taken on time to help manage symptoms
- Assisting with washing, dressing, and getting ready for the day
- Supporting personal care needs, such as catheter changes and hygiene
- Encouraging light exercise to improve physical and emotional wellbeing
- Promoting a balanced diet with nutritious, home-cooked meals
- Helping with household tasks to keep the home clean and calming
- Providing trusted companionship — whether at home or out at social events
Every care plan is tailored to your loved one’s lifestyle, routines, and preferences — because we believe dementia care should feel as familiar and reassuring as home itself. home and a dependable plus-one for outside social events
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting tens of thousands of people across the UK. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, over 52,000 individuals are currently living with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s — the vast majority of them aged 65 and over.
As a progressive condition, Alzheimer’s gradually worsens over time, with symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks becoming more pronounced. While there is currently no cure, the symptoms can be managed with personalised care, structure, and emotional support — helping individuals maintain a sense of independence and dignity for as long as possible.
Symptoms to look out for
If you’re concerned that a loved one may be showing signs of Alzheimer’s, it’s important to know that symptoms can vary from person to person — and often begin subtly. In the early stages, the most common signs involve mild memory lapses, such as forgetting names or everyday words.
As Alzheimer’s progresses, additional symptoms may appear, including:
- Difficulty with speech or finding the right words
- Changes in movement or coordination
- Struggles with planning, organising, or making decisions
- Noticeable shifts in personality or behaviour
- A loss of confidence or increased withdrawal
- Feelings of depression or anxiety
- Experiencing hallucinations or confusion
As symptoms become more advanced, caring for a loved one can feel increasingly overwhelming. But with the right guidance and support, you can ensure they continue to receive compassionate, personalised care — every step of the way.
Healthy at home
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s natural to think they may need to move into a care home. But in many cases, that’s simply not necessary. At Scarlet Care, we believe the best support often comes by keeping people in the environment they know and love — their own home.
Instead of moving your loved one out to receive care, we bring the care to them. This approach allows them to remain surrounded by familiar faces, routines, and comforts — all of which play a powerful role in reducing confusion and promoting wellbeing.
With the right level of personalised support at home, your loved one can continue living safely, meaningfully, and with dignity — right where they feel most at ease.
What does our Alzheimer’s Care look like?
At Scarlet Care, we believe the best Alzheimer’s care happens at home — where your loved one feels most safe, settled, and in control.
We offer a wide range of personalised, one-to-one support options that empower people with Alzheimer’s to live as independently as possible. Every care plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring that their daily routines, preferences, and evolving needs are always respected.
Our compassionate Care Experts provide support across all areas of life — from physical and behavioural needs to emotional wellbeing. This could include helping with personal care, meal preparation, and medication, as well as creating memory scrapbooks or using reminiscence techniques to stimulate connection and comfort.
Everything we do is designed to enhance your loved one’s quality of life — while giving you genuine peace of mind, knowing they’re in safe, caring hands.
How it all starts
Everything begins with a personal visit. We’ll spend time getting to know your loved one — understanding their needs, preferences, and how Alzheimer’s is affecting them. From there, we’ll create a tailored support plan designed to meet their individual challenges and help them continue living well at home.
But we don’t stop there. We’ll also take the time to get to know you — learning how you communicate with your loved one, how involved you’d like to be, and what kind of support you expect from our care team.
This thoughtful approach helps us build a strong, trusting relationship with your family from the very start. It ensures we’re aligned on goals, preferences, and communication — keeping everyone informed, involved, and reassured every step of the way.
Getting in touch
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and feel you could use some extra support, we’re here for you. Give us a call today to see how we can help — with guidance, personalised care, and the reassurance you and your loved one deserve.