Residential care

Caring partnerships 

This page provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who have recently moved into residential care. It emphasises the value of a caring partnership with residential staff.

Coping with placement

This page provides suggestions for families and carers for dealing with their changing role once the person with dementia has moved to a residential facility. It includes practical suggestions for continuing a caring relationship and ways to manage any problems that may arise when visiting.

Deciding on residential care 

This page provides information for families and carers about the types of residential care available for people with dementia, what to look for and some practical suggestions for making the move. 

Good care in a residential facility

This page lists some of the important aspects of good care for people with dementia who are living in residential facilities, including the involvement of relatives and friends.

Information & support about residential care issues

This page lists a number of services and organisations that can provide families and carers of people with dementia with information and support about residential care. 

Which residential facility?

This page provides information for families and carers of people with dementia who need to move to residential care. It discusses some of the things to consider when choosing a residential facility that will suit the needs of the person with dementia.