Dementia Support

What dementia support is available at ExtraCare?

Although dementia can have a notable impact on quality of life, living independently is still very possible and at ExtraCare we are here to help support.

A major development came from research carried out between 2007 and 2009, which led to the creation of a dedicated dementia support service known as the Enriched Opportunities Programme. This has since evolved and our in house specialists are now known as Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enablers. Read more about the research here.

These trained staff continue to provide tailored, practical support for residents living with dementia and related mental health conditions. This can include:

• Identifying possible signs of dementia and helping you access your GP or memory services for diagnosis and follow-up support
• Understanding how dementia affects everyday life and putting practical strategies in place to reduce its impact
• Working with care teams to ensure care plans are tailored to individual needs where care is already being provided
• Helping residents connect with local services that support independence and wellbeing for as long as possible