Dementia care
At Dorothy House we know there is more about the person than the disease. We want to ensure all our patients living with dementia and their carers have access to timely, appropriate and personalised care, including advanced care planning, with their decisions being heard and acted on.
Caring for a loved one with dementia
We know supporting someone with dementia can be very difficult at times and it is vital that carers feel they have a service that can help signpost and respond to their needs, as and when they have a concern. Below we have listed a variety of resources from Dementia organisations to support you with caring for a loved one.
Emma - Dorothy House Admiral Nurse
Emma recently joined Dorothy House as an Admiral Nurse, a role supported by Dementia UK, bringing with her 15 years of hands-on experience as a Mental Health Nurse, including 13 years working on an acute dementia Inpatient Unit. During this time, she developed a strong professional commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred end of life care.
In her current role with Dorothy House, Emma supports people living with dementia and their families across the community. She provides expert clinical guidance, emotional support, and practical strategies to help families navigate the complexities of dementia and end of life decision making.
Esther - Dorothy House Admiral Nurse
As part of our dementia care at Dorothy House, our Admiral Nurse, Esther, is working alongside the Admiral team at Dementia UK to access resources for people living with dementia and their families.
“I am hugely passionate about ensuring all people living with dementia and their carers have access to timely, appropriate and personalised care, including advance care planning with their decisions being heard and acted on.”
You can read Esther’s full story here.