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Side by Side: Supporting Dementia with Heart
Monday 12th May 2025
Dementia Action Week | 12 to 18 May 2025
At Your Care, we know that living with dementia isn’t always easy, but no one should face it alone.
This Dementia Action Week, we’re shining a light on the incredible carers who support individuals and families with such love, patience, and dignity every single day. We’re also here to remind you that a diagnosis doesn’t take away a person’s spirit, their worth, or the beautiful moments they still have to share.
Dementia Can Change Things, But It Doesn’t Change Everything
Everyone experiences dementia differently. It might affect memory, conversation, or how someone sees the world around them. But what stays the same is who they are at their core - their humour, their stories, their favourite songs, and the way their eyes light up when they hear something familiar.
That’s where our amazing carers come in. They don’t just “do a job", they bring real care, compassion and warmth to every visit. They take the time to truly understand each person, not just what support they need, but how they want to be supported.
Familiar Faces, Real Relationships
For someone living with dementia, change can feel confusing or even frightening. That’s why we help you build a small, trusted team of carers, so your loved one sees the same kind, familiar faces on a regular basis.
This sense of continuity helps to:
• Reduce worry or agitation
• Build trust and emotional security
• Create a rhythm that feels safe and reassuring
• Allow genuine friendships to grow
We often hear from families how much their loved one looks forward to seeing “their carer.” That’s what it’s all about. These bonds aren’t just helpful, they’re beautiful.
It’s the Little Things That Mean the Most
Our carers are some of the kindest, most dedicated people you’ll ever meet. They go above and beyond every single day, not because they have to, but because they care that much.
They bring joy through:
• Playing music from someone’s younger years
• Sharing a quiet moment with a cuppa and no rush
• Helping with a walk in the garden to feel the breeze and hear the birds
• Remembering the little things that bring comfort - a favourite biscuit, a family photo, or a gentle joke.
It’s these moments, filled with thought, familiarity, and kindness, that make the biggest difference.
We’re Here for Families Too
Caring for someone with dementia can be emotional and exhausting, especially for family members. That’s why we’re here to walk alongside you - not just offering support to your loved one, but reassurance, consistency, and breathing space for you too.
We know how much you give. Let us give something back.
This Dementia Action Week, Let’s Show Up With Kindness
Whether you’re living with dementia or supporting someone who is, you are not alone. We see you, we understand, and we’re here with open arms.
If you’d like to find out more about how Your Care can support you or a loved one, call us on 0117 947 7422 or email us at hello@your-careuk.co.uk.
Let’s make this week a celebration of compassion, connection, and doing things with love - because that’s what true care really is.