Caring for a loved one with dementia is never easy especially when the focus starts shifting from everyday support to palliative care at home. It’s often a mix of love, worry, exhaustion and the hope that they can stay in familiar surroundings, with dignity and comfort, for as long as possible.
In West Sussex, we’ve worked closely with countless families going through this exact stage. As a trusted home care provider in West Sussex, Choice Care 4U specialise in palliative care for dementia delivered in the comfort of your home. Whether you’re just starting to explore options or your family is already facing tough choices, we’re here to walk alongside you. Here’s how we support families through the unique challenges of dementia palliative care at home.
Not all palliative home care services are created equal. Dementia isn’t like other terminal illnesses. It progresses slowly. The needs shift often. And the emotional toll on both the person living with dementia and their family is heavy.
Dementia palliative care focuses on comfort rather than cure. It’s about reducing distress, easing symptoms like anxiety or pain, and helping the person live as well as possible, right where they feel most secure at home
There’s something powerful about staying in a familiar space. Familiar smells, routines, and even the family pet can calm someone with dementia more than we sometimes realise. This is why many families across West Sussex are turning to home care instead of clinical settings.
1 in 11 people over 65 in the UK have dementia. In West Sussex alone, over 16,000 people are living with the condition. That number is growing. And behind every person with dementia is a network of family, carers, and loved ones doing their best, often with very little support.
Many prefer care at home services over residential care, especially in the later stages.
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Read our related blog: What Is Palliative Care for Dementia Patients? A Simple Guide for Families
This is a question we hear a lot: “When should we start thinking about palliative care?”.
As dementia progresses into advanced stages, here are some signs that palliative care at home support might help:
Families sometimes worry that choosing palliative care at home means giving up. It doesn’t. It means shifting focus from doing everything to fix things, to doing everything to keep your loved one comfortable, safe, and valued.
We also help families have those early, honest conversations when your loved one might still be able to share their preferences. Planning early can take an enormous weight off your shoulders later on.
Looking for more guidance? Read our blog: Home Care Checklist: What to Ask Before Hiring a Care Provider in Chichester—a helpful guide for families navigating home care options.
We take a truly personalised approach to dementia home care services. No two people with dementia are the same. Neither are their families.
Our process starts with a home visit and a full assessment not just of the person with dementia, but of the entire family dynamic. We create a care plan that’s clear, practical, and adaptable.
We work as a team: dementia-trained nurses, palliative care specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and more. We also coordinate with your local GP and services within the West Sussex healthcare network. Think of us as your care hub.
Pain, anxiety, agitation, and sleep issues are common in advanced dementia. We use gentle, proven methods to manage these symptoms even when the person can no longer express themselves easily. We also provide nutritional support, mouth care, and help with swallowing problems.
Need overnight home care? We’ve got it. Want flexibility as needs change? We build that in from day one. We also offer protocols for emergency dementia respite care, so you’re never left in the lurch.
Little changes can make a huge difference. We help adapt your space to become truly dementia-friendly.
We even introduce simple tech like medication alerts or discrete monitoring devices that support safety without stripping away privacy.
Families are the backbone of care at home services, especially in dementia live in care situations. That’s why we don’t just support the person with dementia; we support you, too.
We offer practical training on daily tasks: lifting, bathing, communication at different stages of dementia. We also provide education about how dementia progresses, so you feel more confident every step of the way.
Caring is rewarding but also isolating. We offer access to support groups, local resources, and private counselling for carers across West Sussex. Whether you need a listening ear or a full mental health plan, we’re here.
Our respite care for dementia patients includes short-term, emergency, and planned care so you can step back when you need to. No guilt. No fear. Just time to rest and recharge.
We’re proud to deliver domiciliary home care services rooted in compassion and community.
Everything we do comes back to this: the person matters more than the condition.
We tailor communication styles, daily routines, and care preferences to fit who they are, not just what stage they’re in.
We also work closely with local West Sussex networks, so families can tap into services they didn’t even know existed, especially in more rural parts of the region.
We’re transparent about our fees and always happy to walk you through the options.
We help families apply for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully cover palliative home care services in some cases. We also guide you through West Sussex County Council assessments, funding eligibility, and planning for future costs.
No fine print. No confusion. Just honest guidance.
When the time comes, we know how important it is to make those final moments peaceful.
We provide:
We’re with you from the first care plan to the final goodbye.
Getting started is easy. You don’t need a referral. Whether you’re a family member, GP, or someone living with dementia, we’re ready to help.
Here’s what to expect:
Contact us today for a free home care assessment. Let’s talk about how we can support your family with expert dementia palliative care at home in West Sussex.
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