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Supportive, At-Home Physiotherapy
How Can Physiotherapy for Dementia Care Help?
Physiotherapy for dementia care is a gentle, supportive way to help your loved ones with dementia stay mobile, safe, and engaged in their daily life.
As dementia progresses, physical changes like stiffness, poor balance
Through calm, one-to-one sessions, physiotherapists focus on practical things like walking, posture
Who Can Benefit from Physiotherapy in Dementia Care?
If someone you care about is living with dementia, you might notice changes not only in their memory and mood but also in how they move, walk, or can manage their day-to-day tasks.
Physiotherapy for dementia care is specifically designed to meet people where they are, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. It can be especially helpful for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, or other progressive memory or cognitive conditions. It can be helpful for:
- Reducing restlessness
- Helping with posture, transfers, and safe walking
- Helping maintain balance and prevent falls
- Creating structure and a familiar daily routine
- Gently slowing down the process of physical decline
This service isn’t right for those individuals who require urgent medical attention or hospital-based care. If you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit, we’re always happy to talk it through and help you decide.
The Role of a Physiotherapy in Dementia Care
In dementia care, the physiotherapist’s role goes far beyond exercises. It’s about creating familiarity, rhythm, and trust through calm, easy, one-to-one interaction.
With physiotherapy for dementia care, we focus on simple, meaningful movements that help boost everyday function. That might include walking a short distance, helping someone turn safely in bed, or practising how to sit and stand with a greater level of confidence.
We also use mobility aids when appropriate, give helpful guidance on falls prevention, and introduce gentle exercises for joint comfort, posture, or enhanced breathing. We always ensure that each session is tailored to what feels manageable in the moment.
Our physios work closely with family and carers, making sure that each session fits as naturally as possible into your loved one’s day.
Why Choose Physit?
When someone is living with dementia, the way care is given matters just as much as the care itself. At Physit, we know that calm, familiar surroundings and a kind, steady presence can make all the difference.
That’s why our approach to physiotherapy for dementia care is thoughtful, unhurried, and always delivered at home, where people feel most comfortable.
With Physit, you can expect:
- One-to-one sessions in the comfort of your home
- A calm approach that reduces distress
- Clear, reassuring communication with care teams
- Strategies for mobility, posture, and falls prevention
- Ongoing support from someone who truly understands
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does a physiotherapist do for dementia patients?
They encourage movement in a way that feels safe and manageable, helping with balance, posture, and everyday tasks like standing or walking. Physiotherapy can also ease feelings of agitation, boost loved ones’ moods, and add helpful structure to the day.
2. What are the three golden rules of dementia?
The three golden rules of dementia are don’t argue, don’t reason, and don’t correct. These rules help reduce confusion and feelings of frustration (especially during moments of distress) by focusing on reassurance and emotional safety.
3. How can physical therapy help with dementia?
It promotes gentle, purposeful movement that can improve strength, reduce stiffness, and support independence. It also helps ease restlessness and boosts a loved one’s confidence and connection to daily life.
The Extra Support You Need, Right at Home
If someone you care about is living with dementia and could use a little more comfort, calm, or movement in their day, we’re here to help. Physit’s gentle, one-to-one physiotherapy for dementia care is built around what feels the most safe and familiar, always at home, and always at their pace.
