Dementia Care Geelong

We understand that even small moments—remembering a face, a familiar smell, a soft morning light through the window—can hold the most meaning. For someone living with dementia, the world can become unfamiliar in ways that are hard to explain. That’s why staying in their own home, surrounded by what they’ve always known, can offer a gentle anchor. Familiar routines, favourite spots in the garden, the sound of a neighbour’s voice—these things matter. They bring comfort. They bring calm.

In-home care goes far beyond ticking boxes or keeping up appearances. It’s about preserving dignity, respecting independence, and holding space for what makes your loved one them. It also offers you, the carer or family member, a little breathing room—a chance to rest, knowing someone kind and capable is stepping in.

That’s where our team comes in. At Support Network, we don’t just show up—we walk beside you. Through good days and hard ones. Through small wins and setbacks. We’re here for the long haul, helping you and your loved one find steadiness in the everyday.

Need someone to talk to about care? Call us at 1300 671 931.

Care for Those Living with Dementia in Geelong

Caring for a person with dementia isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about holding on to who they are—even as pieces begin to shift. It’s in the way you speak their name. The way you remember how they take their toast. The way you sense when silence is better than conversation.

We see this. And we build our care around it.

Care That Mirrors the Person

There’s no blueprint for dementia care that fits everyone. One person may want gentle reminders. Another may need help with every step of the day. Some light up at a song from their youth. Others settle with the sound of birds outside the window.

We take time to understand what feels right—what soothes, what sparks, what unsettles. Our plans follow the person, not the other way around. From morning routines to evening wind-downs, we aim to preserve a sense of normality. Not for the sake of schedule—but to bring a little steadiness to days that can otherwise feel scattered.

Support That Knows Its Place

Our carers come prepared—with training, experience, and the quiet confidence that grows from doing this work every day. But care, when done well, never feels clinical. It lands gently. It adjusts. It listens more than it speaks.

We blend hands-on nursing with emotional presence. A steady hand, yes—but also someone who knows when to offer a few words and when to simply sit nearby. Care is a relationship. And we treat it that way.

Therapies That Speak Without Needing Explanation

Some approaches reach deeper than conversation.

Reminiscence therapy helps a person stay in touch with the life they’ve lived—not just through memories, but through feeling. A story retold. A wedding photo revisited.

Validation therapy lets their truth stand, even when it doesn’t match the moment. We don’t argue with confusion. We meet it with understanding.

Music and memory opens doors that words cannot. A familiar melody. A rhythm once danced to. Sometimes the body remembers what the mind forgets.

We Hold Families, Too

This kind of care doesn’t stay in one room. It touches everyone around. Spouses. Children. Friends who visit less often now.

We know the exhaustion of always being the one who remembers everything. The one who plans. The one who answers the same question over and over. So let this be said plainly—you don’t have to hold it all on your own. We walk with families too, offering not just care for your loved one, but a steady presence for you.

If you need to talk, we’re here. Just call 1300 671 931 when you’re ready.

Personalised Services That Fit Geelong Families

Every home, every person, every need is different. That’s why our support adapts to your life—not the other way around.

What matters most is how someone feels in their space. How they wake up. How they move through the day. What helps them feel settled and seen. We don’t believe in fixed routines or one-size-fits-all schedules. We come in quietly, take our cues from your loved one’s world, and fit into it with care.

Here’s a closer look at the kinds of support we offer—always with gentleness, always with dignity.

Personal Care

Dressing. Bathing. Brushing hair. These moments can become difficult—but they don’t have to feel clinical or rushed. We take our time. We learn preferences. We talk through what we’re doing, keeping the person involved at every step. Whether it’s helping into a fresh shirt or supporting with evening grooming, we’re mindful not to take over, but to guide with respect.

Medication Support

Medications need to be taken on time, but it’s not always easy to remember—or to track what’s been taken. We step in gently, offering reminders without pressure. We can also liaise with GPs or pharmacists to make sure everything stays in order. Our goal is peace of mind, for everyone involved.

Meals & Nutrition

Food is personal. It's tied to culture, comfort, and routine. Some days, a warm bowl of soup is just what’s needed. Other times, it’s a small snack shared in good company. We prepare meals that align with health needs, but never lose sight of personal taste. Whether it’s low-sodium or soft-textured, we make sure it still feels like their kind of meal.

Safety Monitoring

Even a familiar home can hold risks—especially when confusion sets in. We help keep watch, softly and without hovering. If your loved one tends to wander, gets up frequently at night, or forgets where the bathroom is, we stay close enough to help but far enough to let them feel free. Safety doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It just needs to feel steady.

Emotional Companionship

Some days are quiet. Some stretch long. Having someone to talk to—a consistent, familiar face—makes a difference. We sit together, share a story, listen to one. Sometimes we help revisit old memories. Sometimes we just enjoy the present. It’s not always about conversation. It’s about connection, however it shows up.

Mobility Assistance

Moving around the home takes effort. Whether it’s guiding to the kitchen, helping up from a chair, or supporting a walk through the garden, we’re there. We help reduce the risk of falls, but we also encourage safe movement so your loved one stays as active as they’re able.

Respite Care

Being the main carer can be all-consuming. Even just a few hours of rest can help you return more balanced, more able to keep going. We offer that space. Whether it’s a day off, an evening out, or time to handle your own appointments, we hold the care for a while so you can breathe.

Domestic Help

A tidy space brings ease. We quietly take care of small tasks—folding laundry, washing dishes, keeping the common areas clean. This isn’t deep cleaning. It’s light, ongoing upkeep that keeps the home running without you needing to think about it.

Behavioural Support

Dementia doesn’t just affect memory—it can change how a person acts, how they express emotions, or how they respond to others. When those moments come, we stay calm. We don’t push. We look beyond the behaviour and respond to the feeling underneath it. This isn’t about managing someone—it’s about supporting them through what they’re feeling, even if it’s hard to name.

End-of-Life Care

Toward the end of life, care shifts. It becomes more about comfort than goals. More about presence than progress. We provide gentle, hands-on support that keeps your loved one as comfortable and pain-free as possible—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We walk alongside families too, through all the uncertainty and quiet grief that comes with this part of the journey.

Flexible Scheduling

We don’t expect your life to fit a fixed schedule. We offer care when it’s needed—full-time, part-time, overnight, or just during particular hours. We’re here to fill gaps, not to complicate routines.

Cognitive Stimulation

Staying engaged can slow the pace of decline and, more importantly, make the days feel fuller. We bring simple, thoughtful activities—puzzles, storytelling, shared photo albums, or favourite songs. We’re not aiming for results. We’re creating space for moments of joy, for spark, for clarity.

The shape of care doesn’t stay the same forever. Needs change. Energy shifts. What felt manageable one month might feel heavier the next. We understand that. That’s why we don’t set things in stone. We adjust as needs shift, gently and respectfully. Always following the person. Always keeping dignity at the heart of what we do.

Why In-Home Dementia Support Matters for Geelong Residents

When dementia becomes part of daily life, things shift—quietly at first, then more noticeably. What once seemed simple becomes layered. Small decisions take more energy. Familiar places begin to feel uncertain. In moments like these, being surrounded by the known can be more powerful than we often realise.

For the Person Living with Dementia

There’s something grounding about being in one’s own space. The scent of laundry hanging near the back door. A loyal pet resting at their feet. The cup that’s always used for tea. These aren’t just objects or habits—they’re anchors. They hold someone steady when memory begins to loosen its grip.

A new environment, no matter how well-designed, can unsettle. Walls feel unfamiliar. Hallways echo with strangeness. In-home support avoids that disruption. It allows a person to remain in the story they’ve always known. Routines—meals at certain times, afternoon rests, a walk to the garden gate—stay in place. That rhythm of the day may seem small, but it’s where calm often lives.

Being home also means being part of everyday choices. What to wear. Whether to sit in the sun or the shade. These decisions, no matter how simple, remind someone that they still have a say. And dignity often begins with that sense of agency, however quiet it may be.

For Loved Ones and Carers

Dementia doesn’t affect just one person. It reshapes the whole household. For carers, especially family members, the weight isn’t always visible. It’s the mental checklist running constantly. The sleep that’s lighter now. The decisions made alone.

In-home support offers space. Not distance—but space. Space to take a deep breath. To go for a walk. To sit beside your loved one and not just care for them—but be with them.

It returns the moments you may have missed: a shared laugh, a quiet chat, a bit of music played just for the joy of it. And knowing someone trained and kind is there with you—or for you—brings a kind of peace that’s hard to describe until it’s felt.

Because support at home isn’t just practical. It’s personal. It wraps around the whole family and holds everyone just a little steadier.

Who We Support

We support people across all stages. Those just beginning to notice the shift. Families sitting with a recent diagnosis, unsure what comes next. Carers doing their best and quietly running out of energy. Some are waiting for placement in residential care, but need help now. Others simply want the comfort of support that stays at home.

We also walk alongside clients with NDIS or Home Care Packages—bringing in the extra care their plans allow. And for private clients who prefer flexibility, we shape services to fit—not just around schedules, but around the person.

No matter the pathway, we start by understanding. And then we move with you—calmly, at your pace.

Designing the Right Care Plan

It begins with a conversation. You can call, email, or ask us to get in touch—whatever feels easiest. From there, we arrange a quiet visit. No pressure. No clipboards. Just a chance to sit down, listen, and really understand what’s needed.

Some needs are clinical—medications, mobility, safety. Others are deeply personal—habits, fears, daily comforts. We look at both, and blend them into a plan that feels less like a schedule, and more like steady support.

We offer:

• Step 1: Reach out for a quick consultation
• Step 2: Home visit to understand needs and preferences
• Step 3: Create a personalised care plan—one that covers the clinical and honours the personal
• Step 4: Begin care, with regular reviews and small adjustments as things change

It’s flexible. If care needs to begin right away, we’ll make it happen. If you’d rather begin gently—maybe a few hours a week—we’ll build from there. Some journeys are brief. Others are long. We walk them all.

Whatever your timeline, we’re here to fit around it—not force you into ours.

Getting Help with Funding & Access

Sorting out funding can feel like another full-time job. Forms, approvals, waiting periods—none of it feels simple when you're also trying to care for someone you love. That’s where we step in.

We don’t expect you to have it all figured out. Whether you're just starting to explore options, already have approval, or somewhere in between, we’ll meet you there.

We offer guidance for:

• Home Care Packages (both approved and in-waiting phase)
• NDIS participants with cognitive impairment supports
• Private clients looking for a gentle, tailored approach

We help with:

• Understanding eligibility
• Filling out the right paperwork
• Navigating government systems
• Making sense of funding guidelines

You won’t be left reading between the lines. And we won’t push.

Sometimes, what families need most is clarity—and someone who’ll sit down, explain things in plain words, and walk through it with them. That’s what we do.

We’ll help you understand what’s available, and how to access it without added pressure.