If you have started to notice changes in your loved one, perhaps they are becoming confused at certain times of day, struggling with tasks they have always managed or needing more support with day-to-day decisions, you may be wondering what the next step looks like.
For families whose loved one already lives at Dungate Manor, transitioning to dementia care does not have to mean another move.
Thanks to a solid dementia care team and facilities set up for high-quality dementia care, we are able to introduce additional dementia support within the home, gradually and at a pace that suits your loved one, so that their familiar surroundings, routines and relationships with our care team remain intact throughout.
If you are considering Dungate Manor for the first time and early stage dementia support in Surrey is what your family needs right now, we are happy to talk you through what that looks like here and arrange a visit whenever suits you.
Early Stage Dementia Support in Surrey
Our early stage dementia support in Surrey focuses on small, thoughtful adjustments rather than major changes, helping your loved one stay comfortable and settled.
At Dungate Manor, we closely monitor residents and speak with families as soon as we notice changes, introducing extra support early.
In the early stages, this might mean allowing more time for decisions around meals, personal care and daily dementia-friendly activities, offering gentle prompts when memory lapses occur during conversation or simplifying parts of a routine that have started to cause frustration.
We take a proactive, hands-on approach, working with you to make the right adjustments before challenges arise.
During the early stages, this typically involves practical adjustments such as:
- Allow extra time for decision-making, especially around personal care, meals, and daily routines
- Simplify routines that may feel confusing or overwhelming
- Provide gentle reminders during conversations or everyday tasks when memory lapses occur
- Adjust the pace of interactions and activities to suit changes in concentration or confidence
How We Transition to Dementia Care
When transitioning to dementia care becomes the right step, we walk families through exactly what we are seeing and what we are planning to change. That means you will know what is being adjusted, when it is happening and why, and we will check in with you regularly so you always have an honest picture of how your loved one is doing.
Our dementia care team introduces changes in care one at a time wherever possible, so that your loved one’s core routine stays in place. At the same time, we also build additional support around it, whether that means adjusting how we support morning routines, adding more structured dementia activities into the day or paying closer attention during the late afternoon when restlessness is common in people living with dementia.
And most importantly, nothing happens without you being part of that conversation first.
Emotional and Practical Support
Watching a loved one’s needs change is one of the hardest things families go through and we always take the time to answer any questions that come up during that time.
At Dungate Manor, our team will always speak to you honestly and in plain language, welcoming you to come in and talk to us at any point — you do not need to wait for set, scheduled reviews.
Families who have been through this process with us before have told us that being kept regularly informed made a significant difference to how they felt during a difficult period.
That is something we take seriously at Dungate, because you should feel like a partner in your loved one’s care and we make sure you’re always aware and always respect your input.
Personalised Care at Dungate Manor
For many families, the biggest concern when dementia progresses is whether it will mean uprooting their loved one and moving them somewhere new. At Dungate Manor, it does not have to be that way because we can introduce dementia support at different points along the way without your loved one having to leave the home they know and love or the staff they are comfortable with, meaning they can keep the same routine that keeps them settled.
As dementia begins to affect daily life, we bring in additional support in small steps, adjusted to what your loved one specifically needs at that time.
Care plans at Dungate Manor are individual to each resident and monitored continuously, so we are always making changes where they will genuinely benefit, ensuring the care is the right fit for your loved one at all times.
If you would like to explore the next stage of care, our team is ready to schedule a visit or discuss your options at a time that works best for you..
Why Families Choose Dungate Manor for Dementia Care
All of our residents at Dungate Manor have a care plan that our dedicated care team reviews and updates as their needs develop.
When their early stage dementia support progresses into a higher level of care, we adjust what we do accordingly, keeping the parts of your loved one’s routine that are still working well and changing only what needs to change.
Our size as a boutique home means we can be attentive in a way that larger homes often can’t.
Thanks to our permanent dementia care team, we can build a real connection with each resident over time, allowing us to spot changes early, respond well and give you confidence that your loved one is being looked after by people who actually know and care for them.
Transitioning to dementia care is a big step and we want you to feel certain it is the right one before you make it. So, please feel free to get in touch to arrange a visit or to talk things through with our helpful team.
Families choosing early stage dementia support in Surrey tell us that what matters most to them is finding a home that feels right, where their loved one will be known, comfortable and properly looked after. Here is what Dungate Manor offers:
- A small boutique home near Reigate where the environment is calm, familiar and easy to navigate for residents living with dementia
- A permanent care team with no agency staff, many of whom have worked at Dungate Manor for several years and know residents well
- Secure gardens that residents can access freely throughout the day, with level pathways and plenty of seating
- En-suite bedrooms that residents can personalise with their own furniture and belongings from home
- Comfortable communal lounges, a conservatory and quiet spaces that give residents somewhere to relax away from busier areas of the home
