National Dementia Week: Why Home Is Often the Best Place for Dementia Care
At CamCare Support Services, based in South Lanarkshire, we are proud to support National Dementia Awareness Week—a vital time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and champion the needs of people living with dementia and those who care for them.
With over 900,000 people in the UK currently living with dementia, families are increasingly faced with an important decision: should their loved one remain at home or move into a residential care facility? While care homes can be beneficial for some, more and more families are discovering the value of high-quality, compassionate care delivered at home—and it’s not hard to see why.
The Comfort of the Familiar
For someone with dementia, the home is more than just a place to live. It’s a vital connection to their past, memories, and sense of self. Being surrounded by familiar furniture, family photos, and a known environment can significantly reduce confusion, anxiety, and distress.
Our team at CamCare has seen how home-based care can help clients stay calmer, happier, and more engaged, simply because they’re in surroundings that feel safe and meaningful.
Truly Personalised, One-to-One Support
Unlike residential settings, where care must be divided among multiple residents, our home care approach provides dedicated, one-to-one support that is:
Tailored to the individual’s unique needs and routines
Flexible, adapting to changes in health and wellbeing
Delivered by consistent, trusted carers who build long-term relationship
Our nurse-led, family-run team ensures every client receives the attention, dignity, and continuity they deserve.
Promoting Independence and Dignity
Remaining at home enables individuals to maintain greater independence and control over their daily lives—whether it’s choosing what to eat, when to wake up, or how to spend their time. These small decisions contribute to a sense of normalcy and purpose, which is vital for maintaining emotional and cognitive wellbeing.
Read our previous article on Honouring the Individual affected by Dementia.
Peace of Mind for Families
We know caring for a loved one with dementia is an emotional and often exhausting experience. At CamCare, we support not just the individual, but the whole family. Our services offer respite, flexibility, and reassurance, helping families know their loved one is in safe hands.
Improved Health Outcomes
There’s increasing evidence that people living with dementia at home experience:
Fewer hospital admissions
Lower rates of depression and anxiety
Better nutrition and hydration
Safer medication routines
With our proactive, nurse-led approach, we’re able to spot early signs of health changes and respond quickly, avoiding crises and unnecessary disruptions.
Why Choose CamCare Support Services?
CamCare Support Services is a specialist, nurse-led, family-run care provider based in South Lanarkshire, offering tailored dementia care in the comfort and safety of people’s own homes. We provide dignified, compassionate, and clinically informed support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of dementia.
As we mark National Dementia Awareness Week, we reaffirm our belief that home is often the best place for healing, comfort, and connection.
