Live-in Dementia Care
What is live-in dementia care?
Live-in dementia care is where a dedicated care professional lives with your loved one in their own home.
Our care professionals prioritise the wellbeing and health of the person receiving care, offering support with daily tasks. Consistency and continuity are beneficial for people living with dementia, and remaining at home helps to reduce the confusion that people living with dementia may experience in new surroundings.
Having a care professional living alongside a person with dementia supports consistency in care, routines and relationships, fostering a sense of companionship and easing feelings of isolation.
Families also stay closely involved in the live-in care process. You can remain fully connected to your loved one, knowing that professional support is available.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome, a group of related symptoms associated with an ongoing decline in brain function. There are many causes and types of dementia.
People often ask about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and, together with vascular dementia, makes up the majority of dementia cases diagnosed in the UK.
Symptoms of dementia
Symptoms of dementia may include problems with:
- Memory loss
- Thinking speed
- Mental sharpness
- Speaking and language
- Understanding
- Mood
- Movement
- Carrying out daily activities
How common is dementia in the UK?
Research conducted by the NHS shows there are more than 944,000 people in the UK living with dementia. 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 in the UK have dementia.
What is young-onset dementia?
When a person experiences dementia before turning 65, it is called 'young-onset dementia'. In the UK, over 70,800 people have this condition. As with dementia at later stages of life, younger people may experience a range of symptoms, particularly during the initial phases.
Is live-in care suitable for a person with dementia?
Receiving care in the comfort of home can improve overall health and wellbeing for a person living with dementia. Moving at any stage of life can be disruptive and stressful, but when someone is living with dementia, moving to a care home can be even more emotionally destabilising.
Our team offers one-to-one care from a dedicated live-in care professional. We support with personal care, meal preparation, domestic support, medication support and wellbeing checks as well as true companionship.
We also provide specialist live-in care for people living with young-onset dementia. Respite care is another option for short-term care if you're a partner or child caring for someone with dementia and need a break.
The benefits of live-in care for dementia patients:
Live-in care can address many of the specific concerns families face when a loved one is living with dementia, from changes in behaviour and daily routines to nutrition, mobility, companionship and more.
Reassurance during confusion and distress
Changes in behaviour, confusion and moments of distress can be unsettling for the whole family. A familiar care professional who understands your loved one can offer calm, consistent reassurance and respond to their needs with patience.
Familiar surroundings
Remaining at home, surrounded by familiar things, can help reduce the confusion that a new environment may bring, offering comfort and a sense of security.
Safety, mobility and reducing risks
Having a care professional living in the home can help reduce risks and provide reassurance, mobility support and assistance when needed, day and night.
Personal care and dignity
Support with washing, dressing and personal care is delivered discreetly and respectfully, always protecting your loved one's dignity and independence.
Medication support
Our care professionals are trained in medication support. We help ensure your loved one has the medication they need, and we can collect prescriptions from the pharmacy.
Companionship and meaningful activities
Live-in care professionals offer companionship and support with activities your loved one enjoys, helping to ease the loneliness and isolation people living with dementia can experience.
Attending appointments and maintaining relationships
Care professionals can support your loved one to attend appointments and stay connected with family and friends, helping maintain the relationships that matter most.
Nutrition and hydration
Meals are planned and prepared around your loved one's preferences and nutritional needs, with gentle encouragement to eat and drink well throughout the day.
Working alongside family and health professionals
We keep families informed and can communicate with relevant healthcare professionals, so everyone involved in your loved one's care is working together.
Why choose Noble Live-In Care?
Reasons to choose Noble Live-In Care for live-in dementia include:
- All-inclusive, transparent pricing, starting from £1490 per week.
- Dedicated, long-serving care professionals supported by a team with 25+ years of experience.
- Smart mobile technology; remote access to real-time care delivery information.
- A personalised matching process to select the right care professional.
- Ongoing support and quality checks from a nominated care manager.
- True choice and control. Care tailored to your loved one.
- An enabling approach that extends capabilities and maximises independence.
- A fully managed service, which frees you from the responsibilities of an employer.
- 24/7 emergency telephone support.
- The personal touch of a small company with the security of our wider care group.
- CQC rated 'good'
Live-in care versus residential care for people with dementia
| Noble Live-in Care | Residential Care | |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | One-to-one support delivered in the person's own home, around their established routines and preferences | Support delivered within a residential care setting, with care and daily living taking place within the home's established environment and routines |
| Personalised care | Care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences | Care delivered within the structure of a shared setting |
| One-to-one attention | A dedicated care professional focused on one person | Attention shared among multiple residents |
| Flexibility | Routines adapted around individual preferences | Shared schedules and routines |
| Connection with care professionals | A consistent care professional supporting a strong bond | Care delivered by a wider team of staff |
| Relationships | Opportunities to maintain relationships with family at home | Relationships may be affected by relocation |
How much does live-in dementia care cost?
The cost of live-in care for someone living with dementia is in line with — and sometimes less than — a residential care home. The total cost depends on a number of factors, such as location and the type of care required, with our pricing starting from £1490 per week.
Your loved one may be eligible for the local council to pay towards the cost of care if they have savings below the capital threshold.
The first step is for the council to assess how much support your loved one needs. This is called a 'needs assessment'. The needs assessment is free and anyone can ask for one. Find out more about getting a needs assessment.
If your loved one requires care, the council will then carry out a financial assessment to work out what they will need to contribute towards the cost of their care.
Get in touch with our team for more information about funding dementia care for further support and guidance.
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Rated 9.8/10 on homecare.co.uk
CQC overall rating: Good
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How it works
1. Get in touch
Contact us on 0333 121 2601 or request a callback from a member of our team. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about live-in care for Dementia patients.
2. Free home care assessment
Discuss specific requirements with a member of our team. This allows us to learn more about the type of care that your loved one requires.
3. Personalised live-in Dementia care
We’ll create a package that suits the needs of your loved one with quality one-to-one personal care.
About us
Noble Live-in Care offers a lifeline for adults seeking personalised support. As part of the City & County Healthcare Group, we provide compassionate care tailored to our clients' needs. Our care professionals live with clients seven days a week, providing personalised, round-the-clock care and companionship, with appropriate rest and handover arrangements in place. While we manage the live-in care service, you remain in full control of the support your loved one receives.
We prioritise clients' wishes to ensure care is led by their preferences. With a commitment to finding creative solutions, we support people living with dementia to live the life they choose with dignity and independence.
Find out more about our dementia live-in care services
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Caring and Attentive Live-in Care Professionals
“The carer is a very caring and attentive person who is always looking at more effective ways of caring for my mother. She is very concerned with health and safety and has adapted her work to ensure maximum safety. She takes time to engage with my mother and is always very supportive and encouraging. She is always warm and cheerful and creates a very pleasant atmosphere around the house.”
Graham C (Son of Client)
Dementia care FAQs
What services are typically provided in live-in dementia care?
Services can include support with washing, dressing, meal preparation, medication support, companionship and supervision.
How is live-in dementia care different from other types of care?
Unlike other forms of care, live-in dementia care allows people to remain in the familiar environment of their own home. This can help reduce the confusion and anxiety often experienced by people living with dementia.
Who can benefit from live-in dementia care?
Live-in care can benefit people in the early to advanced stages of dementia. If your loved one prefers to remain in their own home but needs support with daily tasks and activities, live-in care could be an ideal option.
How do I know if live-in dementia care is suitable for my loved one?
A thorough assessment by a healthcare professional can help determine whether live-in dementia care is the right option. Factors such as the person's medical condition, safety considerations and the level of support needed will all be taken into account.
What happens if my loved one's condition changes while receiving live-in dementia care?
If your loved one's needs change, we work with healthcare professionals to adjust the care plan accordingly. This may involve arranging medical appointments, introducing new strategies to support them, and providing additional support.
Different types of dementia care
Live-in care
Our live-in care team can provide support for people with dementia. We offer highly personalised care and support, enabling our clients to live independent, fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own homes.
Respite care
It’s important to look after your own well-being when caring for a loved one with dementia. Our respite care packages provide planned short-term breaks to give you time outside of caring.
Palliative care
Our palliative care services help our patients enjoy a good quality of life with the time they have left, in their own home.
Reablement care
Our reablement care service helps people with the early stages of dementia following a formal diagnosis to lead a high quality of life.
Other conditions we care for
Multiple Sclerosis
Helping with meal preparation, personal care, companionship and more.
Stroke
Personalised care and support for people who have suffered from a stroke.
Learning Disabilities
Support with daily tasks for people with different types of learning disabilities.
Parkinson's Disease
Improving quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Brain Injury
Patients continue to live as independently as possible in their own home.
Cerebral Palsy
24/7 personal support from a live-in care professional to improve quality of life.
Locations
Our dementia care services operate across England, see our full list of locations below.
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Further Information
Get in touch
If you’d like to find out more or have any questions about the services we offer, please call 0333 121 2601 for more information.