Dementia support
When everyday life gets harder, home can still feel like home.
Perhaps Mum is forgetting meals. Perhaps Dad is finding mornings confusing. Or perhaps you are managing more and more, and need someone to share the everyday responsibilities.
Support at home with dementia
You may not need a different home. You may need the right support in the one they already love.
Visiting support starts at two hours. The first conversation is without obligation.
You might be noticing the little things first
Maybe a parent who used to enjoy cooking now forgets whether they have eaten. Maybe a bath has become a battle, or choosing clothes takes longer than it once did. Perhaps there are good days and difficult days, and it is becoming harder to know what help would actually make life easier.
You might be arranging care well in advance. Or you might be tired from holding everything together. Either way, it is reasonable to explore support before the situation becomes a crisis.
You might be noticing the little things first
You do not need to know which service to ask for.
Tell us about the person, the routines they value and the parts of the day that are getting harder. We will explain whether a longer visiting-care arrangement could help.
Sometimes the best support is having the time
What if Mum prefers her bath after breakfast? Or Dad takes twenty minutes to put on his socks, but still enjoys the satisfaction of doing it himself?
Rather than rushing to finish the task, a support worker can offer a gentle reminder, encouragement and help only where it is needed and safe. They can make space for the person's pace, dignity and choices.
We want to support what someone can still do, not automatically do everything for them.
That may mean preparing lunch together, choosing clothes, going into the garden or simply sitting down for a familiar conversation. Small moments like these are part of everyday life, not just items on a care list.
Why our two-hour minimum matters
We do not plan these visiting-care arrangements around brief, task-led calls. Our minimum visit is two hours, allowing time for the person to settle, to take part in everyday activities and to be supported without unnecessary rushing.
For some families that means a morning routine and breakfast together. For others it means company, a meal and time outdoors. The right plan depends on the person's assessed needs and what matters to them.
Familiar people and reassuring routines
For someone living with dementia, unfamiliar faces and sudden changes may be unsettling. We work towards small, consistent teams who learn the person's preferences, communication and ordinary routines. We explain planned cover and changes rather than pretending they can never happen.
Our staff are employed by Care Horizons. The care plan, named workers and staffing arrangements are agreed for each package.
What support could look like
Morning support
Washing, dressing and personal care where assessed; breakfast, gentle prompting and time for familiar routines.
Daytime companionship
Meals, conversation, household routines, an activity at home or an accompanied outing where suitable.
Family breathing space
Planned visits so family carers can attend to work, appointments or their own wellbeing, knowing the support arrangements are clear.
When needs change
We can discuss sleeping or waking-night care where assessed and safely staffed, or explain when another service is more appropriate.
What we will be honest about
We are not a dementia specialist service, and we won't tell you we are. We support people living with dementia only where we have the right skills, staffing and capacity for their particular needs.
If someone requires two-person moving and handling, is awake and distressed through much of the night, or needs a service specifically designed for advanced dementia, we may not be the right provider. We would rather explain that at assessment than accept support we cannot deliver safely.
Start with a conversation, not a decision
Tell us what's changing and what a good day still looks like. We'll listen, explain how an assessment works, and be clear about what we can offer. There is no need to make every decision in one call.
Call 0117 405 4320 or email [email protected].
Minimum visiting session: two hours.
Where: Yate, Bristol and agreed areas of South Gloucestershire, subject to staffing.
Enquiries: we respond within one working day.
Start with a conversation, not a decision
Could two hours make a difference?
Not every family needs an all-day package. A settled morning, help with lunch, or a familiar afternoon visit may be a useful place to begin.
You may be wondering...
No diagnosis is needed simply to ask about the options. We still need to assess the person's care needs, the tasks required, consent or lawful decision-making arrangements, and whether our staff can support them safely.
That is the aim. We plan around the person's preferences and abilities, offering prompts and hands-on assistance where appropriate, while respecting choice and safety.
Yes, where a longer arrangement is suitable and can be safely staffed. Two hours is the minimum visiting-care session, not a maximum.
We review the person's needs and explain whether our team can continue to meet them. We will be open when additional or different specialist support is necessary.
Tell us what a typical day is like.
We will listen and explain the next steps, including a two-hour-minimum visiting arrangement if suitable.
This service is not available yet. We would rather tell you that plainly than take an enquiry we cannot act on.
Care HorizonsWorried about someone’s memory?
You do not have to have decided anything. Tell us what is changing and what a good day still looks like, and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right service.
0117 405 4320 [email protected] Enquiries are handled by the office on 0117 405 4320. We normally respond within one working day.Or leave your details and we’ll call you back within one working day.