22 A guide to understanding dementia Living at home with the support of a Carer Meet Kathy For over 50 years, Kathy and her husband ran a day centre for Age Concern for local people to participate in social activities and were recognised and awarded a lifetime membership for the dedication and support they had given to so many. Unfortunately, Kathy had to retire from her work as her health started to fail her; after being diagnosed with dementia, this was when Kathy needed care herself. After contacting a few care companies, Kathy’s family finally settled with Independent People Homecare ‘as they have done a wonderful job in building the company to an excellent standard and employing such wonderful Carers in their community’. Initially, Kathy just had visits a couple of times per day helping her with day- to- day living. As her condition deteriorated, Kathy’s family increased her visits and now has Carers visiting her four times a day, seven days a week and they even help her attend a day centre herself twice per week. Case study