Thinking it Over
If possible, it is usually best to consider possible options for future care well in advance. This may allow the person with dementia to be involved in discussion about this, avoiding misunderstandings at a later date. Having options thought out well in advance also helps to avoid the situation that care has to be decided hurriedly, in a crisis situation.
Care at Home
A range of agencies exist who can offer care provision in your own home. This ranges from help with household tasks like ironing and gardening, through regular visits giving assistance with meals and dressing, to agencies who can provide full-time live-in carers. More details are available in our Help at Home section.
Care Homes for Younger People with Dementia
There are specialist dementia care homes which are open to younger as well as older residents. Younger people may be more physically fit than older people, so do ask whether or not the care home has an open door policy and secure grounds.
More Information can be found in our Care Homes section.
Specialist Care Homes for Younger People with dementia can be found in a variety of ways, for example, by asking at your local authority, the Alzheimer's Society, running a google search etc.
Further details, and full inspection reports, can be found on the CQC (Care Quality Commission) website.
