Dementia care at home
Helping a person living with dementia stay supported in familiar surroundings, and helping the family who cares for them manage the day-to-day demands of care.
Everyone’s needs are different. We talk through what’s needed during the free initial consultation.
How we can help.
Support at home from screened caregivers, shaped around the person’s routines, preferences and abilities.
Companionship
Steady, patient company and conversation, so the day has structure and connection.
Familiar daily routines
Help keeping to the routines that make home feel predictable and calm.
Personal care
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Meals
Help preparing meals and support at mealtimes.
Safety and mobility
Awareness of falls and safety around the home, and help moving about safely.
Medication reminders
Reminders to take medication, where they’re part of the agreed care plan.
Supervision and company
Someone present at home, during the day or overnight, while family is away.
Respite for family
Planned time off for family caregivers, while care continues at home.
Following the care plan
Care coordinated around the plan agreed with the family.
Care that starts with the person.
Dementia affects everyone differently. What helps one person feel settled may not suit another, and needs can change from month to month. We start by listening: to the person, and to the family who knows them best.
Together we agree a care plan covering routines, preferences, safety at home and who in the family should be kept informed. Care is then matched to that plan, and we review it as things change.
Home care supports daily life at home. It doesn’t replace medical care: questions about diagnosis, treatment or medication should go to the person’s doctor or care team.
Care with accountability built in.
When you can’t be there, you still want to know care happened, and who provided it.
Screened professionals
Interviews, a Vulnerable Sector Check, credentials verified and references checked before approval.
Electronic visit verification
Caregivers check in and out electronically, so each visit’s start and end is on record.
Visible to families
Check-in and check-out information and your caregiver’s profile are available in the Tap’N’Care app.
Ongoing supervision and feedback
We check in regularly, supervise and act on what families and caregivers tell us.
Common questions.
Can someone with dementia receive care at home?
Many people living with dementia are supported at home, often for a long time, with the right help in place. Whether home care is suitable depends on the person’s needs and safety, which we talk through with the family during the free initial consultation.
How do I know how much support my parent needs?
Start with what a typical day looks like and where things are becoming difficult or unsafe. In the free initial consultation we go through routines, safety at home and what family can manage, then agree a plan. Medical questions should go to your parent’s doctor or care team.
Can Tap’N’Care provide respite for family caregivers?
Yes. Respite care gives family caregivers planned time away while their loved one continues to receive support at home.
Can care needs change over time?
Yes. Dementia often changes over time, so the amount and type of support may need to change too. We check in regularly with families and adjust the care plan when needs change.
Planning costs? See understanding home care costs and using health benefits for home care. Or explore all home care services.
Let’s talk about dementia care at home.
Tell us about the person and what’s becoming difficult. The initial care consultation is free.
Prefer to talk? Call 647-277-6232 or WhatsApp 416-805-1966.