PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR DEMENTIA SUFFERERS
Specialist physiotherapy tailored to the physical and cognitive needs of individuals with dementia, delivered with care and understanding.
How Can Physiotherapy Help Dementia Sufferers?
We offer specialised physiotherapy for individuals living with dementia, helping to support their physical health, mobility and quality of life in the comfort of their own home or within a care home environment. We understand the complexities that dementia can bring, not only for the sufferer, but also for all family members involved in their care.
Physiotherapy can help patients stay active, settled, reduce discomfort and maintain a better quality of life for longer. We use a calm, supportive and person-centred approach to build trust and comfort throughout every session. Our physiotherapists are trained to work with cognitive impairments and adapt sessions to suit the individual’s pace, mood and ability.
Who can benefit?
Physiotherapy plays a key role in helping people with dementia to:
- Maintain or improve mobility and independence
- Reduce the risk of falls and injury
- Manage stiffness, joint pain or arthritis
- Promote confidence in movement and reduce agitation
- Support healthy circulation and posture
- Improve overall wellbeing and quality of life
People with dementia who are experiencing reduced mobility, unsteadiness or deconditioning due to inactivity.
People with dementia who are experiencing reduced mobility, unsteadiness or deconditioning due to inactivity.
What does a physiotherapy assessment involve?
We conduct a thorough and personalised evaluation aimed at understanding your physical abilities, challenges, and safety within your home or living environment. It typically includes reviewing medical history, observing movement, assessing strength, balance and mobility and checking for home safety risks. The goal is to create a tailored treatment plan that promotes independence, reduces the risk of falls, manages pain, and enhances overall quality of life.
Here’s what it usually involves:
Medical & Personal History Review
Observation
Physical Assessment
Environmental Safety Check
Discussion of Findings
Care Plan Development
Follow-Up Planning
This type of assessment is especially valuable for the elderly who have difficulty traveling or prefer to remain in a familiar setting while receiving care.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to do physiotherapy with dementia patients?
Yes. Our physiotherapists are trained to work with individuals with cognitive impairments and always prioritise safety, familiarity and calm communication. Building trust and connection is also key to helping clients with dementia.
What type of exercises will my loved one be doing?
Exercises are gentle, repetitive and adapted to individual needs such as seated movements, walking practice and simple strength and balance work.
Will physiotherapy make a difference if dementia is advanced?
While goals may shift, even small movements can help maintain comfort, reduce stiffness and promote quality of life.
Can I or a carer attend the sessions too?
Absolutely! We welcome family members or carers to attend sessions to assist, observe and learn how to best support at home.
What our clients are saying
We thoroughly recommend Lizzi as an empathetic, skilful physiotherapist and would have no hesitation in calling on her services again.
After a 7 week stay in hospital, my Mum who has advanced dementia, sadly lost the ability to walk. Upon discharge we had to move her into a Nursing home but were determined to do everything we could to rehabilitate her and give her back quality of life. Lizzi came to us highly recommended and right from day 1 she made such a positive impact. She engaged Mum with sensitivity, patience and kindness and also showed a demonstrable understanding of dementia and quickly built a rapport with not only Mum but us as a family - involving us in her treatment sessions. For a couple of sessions she also brought her colleague, Jason, to support in some stand-aid activities and every step of the way, consulted us and discussed options and the practical realities and constraints of a patient with dementia. A true professional, it was a pleasure to work with Lizzi and we are very grateful for the support she gave us.
Gill.
Ready to Regain Strength and Confidence?
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