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Dementia affects around 900,000 people in the UK and significantly impacts the lives of individuals and families. Understanding dementia and recognising its early signs can ensure timely support, enabling people to live well despite the condition. Homecare plays a vital role in providing compassionate, tailored care for individuals affected by dementia.

Dignified personal care builds confidence and prevents medical complications. Carers delivering private home care must balance respect with thoroughness.

Emotional resilience is the bedrock of successful care at home. Depression and anxiety often go undiagnosed in later life because low mood is incorrectly viewed as a “normal” part of ageing. In reality, proactive mental-health habits help older adults stay independent and engaged.

One in three adults over 65 experiences a fall each year, yet most falls are preventable with the right mix of exercise, environment tweaks and support from home-care professionals. This article offers an evidence-based workout plan that fits into short domiciliary-care visits, a room-by-room safety checklist for private homes and advice on assistive technology and how carers can encourage compliance.