Understanding Dementia and Person-Centred Care:
A Compassionate Approach at Home
Dementia is more than memory loss. It affects thinking, emotions, relationships, and daily life. With nearly one million people in the UK living with dementia, families are often left facing uncertainty and emotional overwhelm. At Edan Support, we believe the answer lies in compassionate, person-centred care that honours the individual behind the diagnosis.
What is Person-Centred Dementia Care?
- Person-centred care means seeing the whole person, not just their symptoms. It involves tailoring support based on the individual’s preferences, history, routines, and emotional needs. This approach promotes dignity, reduces distress, and empowers people to retain independence wherever possible.
Key Principles of Our Approach
- Familiarity and Routine: Maintaining a predictable daily rhythm can bring comfort and reduce confusion.
- Respect and Empathy: We listen patiently, communicate clearly, and respond to non-verbal cues with warmth.
- Meaningful Connection: We use hobbies, music, sensory objects, and memory cues to stimulate joy and engagement.
- Family Inclusion: We work in partnership with families, recognising their vital role in the circle of care.
Why Home is Often the Best Place
Familiar surroundings can offer a sense of security that no clinical setting can match. Home-based care allows for:
- Continuity of relationships and routines
- One-to-one attention
- Greater involvement from family
- A more personalised care experience
- Receiving care at home also means that individuals can continue to live in a space filled with treasured memories, personal items, and the familiar faces of loved ones. This emotional security can significantly reduce anxiety, especially in the early to mid-stages of dementia, where environment and routine play a crucial role in wellbeing. Home care also provides greater flexibility, allowing care plans to evolve naturally with the person’s needs.
Lived Experience, Real Understanding
At Edan Support, we do more than deliver care, we live it. Our founder's own journey through trauma and recovery informs our entire ethos. This lived experience helps us understand what it's like to be vulnerable and how crucial it is to be seen, heard, and supported with dignity.
We’re Here for You
If your loved one is living with dementia and you're looking for guidance, support, or full-time care, Edan Support is here to help. Our team offers kind, trauma-informed, and deeply personalised care that puts people before paperwork.
- Let’s walk this journey together. Contact Edan Support today to find out how we can support you and your loved one with dignity, respect, and heartfelt care.