Understanding dementia
The stages of dementia, explained simply
16 September 2026
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Clearview MemoryCareSpeak to our dementia nurse
Specialist dementia care in Essex
Specialist dementia care, clearly planned
Clearview is a specialist dementia home for 36 people, designed around dementia friendly principles and staffed by a team trained to a recognised dementia standard.
- Dementia friendly design
- Specialist trained team
- Family support sessions
Speak to our dementia nurseOur approach
36
residents
100%
staff dementia trained
- residents
- 36
- staff dementia trained
- 100%
- care plan reviews
- Monthly
- named key worker each
- 1
Dementia care at Clearview
Early and middle stages
Structured days, meaningful activity and independence kept.
Later stages
Comfort, nutrition and skin care, with nursing input.
Respite
Planned stays that give family carers a proper break.
Family support
Monthly sessions and a named key worker.
How we plan care
- 1
Life history
Background, habits and preferences recorded.
- 2
Assessment
Cognition, mobility and wellbeing assessed.
- 3
Care plan
Written with the family, reviewed monthly.
- 4
Review
Changes shared with families as they happen.
For families
Understanding the options
A clear explanation of dementia care and whether it is the right time.
Speak to our dementia nurse →
For carers
Specialise in dementia
Accredited training and a career path in dementia care.
See our care jobs →
Common questions
- When is the right time for dementia care?
- Usually when safety at home or a carer’s health becomes a concern. We can help you judge it.
- Can residents walk freely?
- Yes. Corridors loop and gardens are secure, so walking is safe.
- How do you keep families informed?
- A named key worker updates you after every review, and whenever something changes.
Tools and guides
Early signs checklist →
A private checklist for changes in memory.
Stages of dementia →
What changes, and what support helps at each stage.
Funding dementia care →
Council, NHS and private funding explained.
News and guidance
Our approach
Why dementia friendly design matters
3 September 2026
News
Our team completes advanced dementia training
20 August 2026
Talk to our dementia nurse
A clear conversation about what is happening and what could help, with no obligation.
Call us
01245 000 000
Speak to our dementia nurse