People experiencing dementia can have difficulty communicating, which in turn can lead to a sense of isolation. Look for a care home that help find ways in which they can re-engage with their families, friends and the community as a whole.

Specialist Dementia care homes give people the chance to live in a home environment with specialist staff on hand to look after them day and night. These offer similar kinds of care to what family members can provide at home, such as help with washing, dressing, going to the toilet, medication, bathing and providing meals.

Registered nurses fully support care staff and regularly review new research to ensure the most innovative way to provide treatment which is of benefit to residents and their families.

The nurses focus on what residents can do rather than what they can’t and ensure that fun activities, treatments, and therapies are always available.

Care homes for older people are divided into those that offer “personal care” and those that offer “nursing care”. In some homes, more able residents have greater independence and take care of many of their own needs.