Residential Care

Making the decision to find an alternative to caring for a person with dementia at home can be one of the most difficult decisions families and carers will make. Being prepared can help make this decision less stressful.

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01 – Deciding On Residential Care: This Help Sheet provides information for the families and carers about the types of residential care available for people with dementia, what to look for and some practical suggestions for making the move.

02 – Which Residential Facility?: This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who need to move to residential care. It discusses some of the things to consider when choosing a residential facility that will suit the needs of the person with dementia.

03 – Caring Partnerships: This Help Sheet provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who have recently moved into residential care. It emphasises the value of a caring partnership with residential staff.

04 – Good Care in a Residential Facility: This Help Sheet lists some of the important aspects of good care for people with dementia who are living in residential facilities, including the involvement of relatives and friends.

05 – Coping With Placement: This Help Sheet provides suggestions for families and carers for dealing with their changing role once the person with dementia has moved to a residential facility. It includes practical suggestions for continuing a caring relationship and ways to manage any problems that may arise when visiting.

06 – Information and Support: This Help Sheet lists a number of services and organisations that can provide families and carers of people with dementia with information and support about residential care.

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