Dementia Care at Home

Specialist dementia care at home helps your loved one stay where they feel most at ease — in their own home — while receiving support from experienced home care specialists. For many people living with dementia, familiar surroundings, routines and faces can make day-to-day life feel calmer and more manageable.

Instead of moving into a care home, families can arrange one-to-one dementia care at home that fits around existing routines. Support is shaped around the individual, not a timetable, and can change as needs change.

A specialist dementia carer can help with everyday things like getting up in the morning, preparing meals or taking medication. Just as importantly, they offer reassurance and companionship. Having the same carer, week after week, builds trust and helps preserve confidence and dignity.

At Curam, our home care specialists are there to bring steady, practical support during what can be an uncertain time. Often, it’s the quiet consistency — a familiar voice, a shared cup of tea — that makes the biggest difference

Dementia is not one single illness. It is a term used to describe a group of conditions that affect how the brain works, particularly memory, thinking, understanding, and communication. Over time, damage to brain cells makes it harder for information to be processed, stored, and recalled in the way it once was.

In the UK, the most common types of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Each one affects the brain differently, but all lead to a gradual loss of cognitive ability, which eventually makes everyday life more difficult without support.You can learn more about how this support works in our clinical and practical guide to dementia care."

Knowing the type of dementia someone has is important because it helps families and carers understand what kinds of changes may happen and what type of care will be most helpful as the condition progresses.

Dementia does not change everything at once. In the early stages, a person may only need gentle reminders or occasional help. But as the condition advances, memory, judgement, and physical safety can be affected more deeply.

Introducing the right level of care early can prevent avoidable accidents, distress, and sudden hospital visits. It also gives your loved one time to get used to having support while they still feel in control, rather than having care brought in suddenly during a difficult moment.

Planning ahead means care can change as their needs change. It can start with lighter help and, if needed, move to more regular or live-in care, helping your loved one stay safe, settled, and supported for as long as possible.

Caring for someone with dementia is about more than just helping with daily tasks. It’s about making sure they feel safe, respectful, and well cared for at every stage of their journey.

At CuramCare, safeguarding is built into how our platform works. Every carer on CuramCare is fully vetted before they can offer support. This includes enhanced DBS checks, identity and right-to-work verification, and proof of professional insurance.

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Identity and right-to-work verification
• Proof of professional insurance
• Clear profiles showing experience, training, and real reviews

We also focus on ongoing safety. Our platform allows families to communicate directly with carers, agree care plans, and keep track of care through clear records and payments. This creates a clear, accountable relationship where everyone can understand what kind of support is provided and who is responsible for it.

As care needs change, which often happens with dementia, families can adjust hours, change how care is arranged, or bring in extra help without being tied into long contracts. This flexibility helps avoid breaks in care and makes sure your loved one always has the right level of support.

Safeguarding is not a one-off check. It means continually making sure people living with dementia are treated with care, respect, and honesty. It involves keeping an eye on how care is going, listening to families, and making sure everyone feels safe and supported.

Caring for family members with dementia can be hard, both emotionally and physically. Many families take it on themselves at first, not because it’s easy, but because they care so deeply. Over time, though, the constant responsibility can become tiring and stressful, leaving you feeling worn out and always on edge.

It is common to feel guilty about asking for help. Some families worry that bringing in a carer means they are letting their loved one down. In reality, getting support often protects relationships. It gives you more time to be together as a family, rather than always worrying about tasks, safety, and daily routines.

Getting support doesn’t mean losing control. Many families start with just a few hours of help each week to ease the load, then add more support as things change. Having the right help in place can lower stress, improve safety, and make everyday life feel easier for everyone. You don’t have to go through dementia on your own.

Getting the right help at the right time is one of the most caring decisions a family can make.

The cost of dementia care at home can vary depending on the level of support needed, your location, and whether you choose hourly or live-in care. Because dementia care often requires specialist training and consistent one-to-one support, it’s usually priced slightly higher than standard home care — but still far more affordable than residential care.

On average, hourly dementia care in the UK costs between £18 – £25 per hour, while live-in dementia care ranges from around £950 – £1,300 per week. These rates can change based on the carer’s experience, region, and specific care requirements.

With Curam, families typically pay up to 50% less than traditional care agencies. That’s because you hire self-employed, fully vetted carers directly, without heavy agency mark-ups or management fees. Every Curam carer sets their own transparent rate, so you only pay for the care you actually need — with no hidden charges.