Dementia care that brings calm, consistent support
Feel more supported with familiar routines and a team that understands change over time.
We provide in-home dementia care for older people, people with disability, and families who need extra help - from day-to-day support and companionship to personal care and safety-focused routines.
What is dementia care and how does DANS do it differently?
We understand the challenges of living with dementia. It can feel overwhelming, and everyday routines get harder over time. Our dementia care supports people living with memory loss, behavioural changes and confusion.
Dementia needs a different approach to general care. Patience, calm communication, familiarity and personalised support all matter, so we build them into your dementia care plan.
Our approach to dementia care is calm, patient and personal.
What does our dementia care and dementia assistance include?
Dementia care varies based on the needs of the individual. Some of our dementia-related care services and approaches include:
Calm, patient and personalised care approach
- Calm, reassuring in-home support to reduce stress and confusion
- Patient, reassuring communication tailored to the individual
- A respectful approach focused on dignity and comfort
Personal care and daily assistance for those living with dementia
- Daily showering, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Assistance with nutrition and hydration requirements
- Domestic assistance
- Support delivered to maximise independence at home
Routine and familiarity delivered at home
- We assist with maintaining familiar daily routines
- We support consistency to reduce uncertainty and distress
- We provide comfort through care at home with familiar surroundings
Communication tailored to those with dementia
- Patient, repeated prompts to guide everyday tasks
- Gentle reminders and reassurance in confusing moments
- We avoid confrontation and are trained in de-escalating situations
Redirection and reassurance as a guiding approach
- We use gentle redirection techniques to reduce anxiety and conflict
- We meet people where they are, so they feel safe and understood.
- The goal is calm, respectful care.
Dementia companionship and social engagement
- We deliver care while also providing companionship and meaningful conversation
- We provide emotional reassurance through trusted interactions
Our services are grouped into broader pricing categories, so the pricing label below may not exactly match the name of this service. What you pay will depend on your funding pathway and any applicable subsidies or contributions.
Nursing care - registered nurse
Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions about in home care, funding, and getting started? We've answered the ones we hear most.
What dementia care does DANS provide?
DANS provides in-home dementia care: help with personal care and daily routines, meal support, supervision and reassurance, transport, and support to keep the home safe. Consistency matters in dementia care, so we roster the same small team wherever possible.
Can dementia care help someone stay at home longer?
Yes. Familiar surroundings and routines reduce confusion and distress for people living with dementia, and with the right in-home support many remain at home for years longer than they otherwise could. Care steps up gradually as the condition progresses.
Can DANS support family carers of someone with dementia?
Yes. Caring for someone with dementia is demanding, and carer burnout is a real risk. DANS provides in-home respite and regular practical support so family carers can rest while the person stays settled at home.
Still have questions?
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We’d be happy to speak with you. Contact us for a free care assessment, or simply have a chat with our team to ask questions and understand your options.
