Dementia Action Week: Expert Dementia Care and Local Support for Families in Wembley
Dementia Action Week takes place from 18 to 24 May 2026, encouraging families to talk about dementia, seek advice early and understand what support is available. For many families in Wembley and Brent, the first worries may be small: repeated questions, changes in mood, missed meals, or a loved one becoming less confident at home.
At Home Instead Wembley, dementia care is one of our specialist areas. Our Registered Care Manager, Paschalina Pazou, has been recognised nationally as Dementia Registered Manager of the Year and Dementia Specialist of the Year. Her approach focuses on dignity, emotional connection, strengths-based language and helping people living with dementia find meaning in everyday moments.
Start With the Person, Not the Diagnosis
Good dementia care begins with understanding the individual. What helps them feel calm? What music, memories, routines or familiar places bring comfort? What do they still enjoy doing?
At home, this may mean keeping everyday items in familiar places, using clear signage, maintaining regular mealtimes, or offering simple choices that support independence. Familiar routines can reduce anxiety and help the day feel easier to manage.
Our Wembley team also encourages families to use patient, reassuring communication. Speaking slowly, using short sentences and giving someone time to respond can help reduce frustration and support confidence.
Small Changes That Make Home Easier
A dementia-friendly home does not need to feel clinical. Often, simple adjustments can make a meaningful difference.
Helpful steps may include:
– Improving lighting in hallways and bathrooms
– Removing clutter and trip hazards
– Keeping clocks and calendars visible
– Labelling cupboards, drawers or important rooms
– Leaving everyday items in familiar places
– Reducing background noise during meals or conversations
Music can also play a powerful role. Home Instead Wembley has shared how singing and familiar songs can support memory, mood and connection, including through community sessions such as Singing for the Brain.
Local Dementia Support in Wembley and Brent
Families in Wembley do not have to navigate dementia alone. Home Instead Wembley runs free dementia support workshops, including a six-week Understanding Dementia programme in Wembley Park, created to offer practical guidance, shared experiences and reassurance for carers in Brent and surrounding areas. Watch this space for more events like this!
We are also active around Preston Road and the wider Wembley community, working closely with local dementia cafés, running free workshops, taking part in local fairs and supporting Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walks.
For community support, Alzheimer’s Society lists a Dementia Café at Wembley Stadium, offering a friendly and relaxed place for people living with dementia, carers, family and friends to ask questions, share experiences and access advice. The café also hosts a monthly Singing for the Brain session with a musician.
There are a number of dementia cafés, memory cafés and memory lounges across Brent. These spaces help people living with dementia and their carers socialise, take part in activities and find information. More information can be found here.
Family and carers can find more support by watching our dementia YouTube series.
Asking for Help Early
If someone is worried about memory changes, it is best not to wait. Speaking to a GP can help rule out other causes and open the door to support if needed. Keeping notes about changes in memory, mood, sleep, appetite or daily routines can also be useful during appointments.
At Home Instead Wembley, support may include companionship, personal care, meals, medication prompts, respite care, help getting out and about, or reassurance for family members. If you are beginning to explore dementia care at home in Wembley, call 0208 022 4590 or enquire online to speak with our local team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dementia Care at Home
What makes Home Instead Wembley’s dementia care specialist?
Our dementia care is led by award-winning Registered Care Manager Paschalina Pazou, whose approach focuses on dignity, emotional connection, meaningful everyday moments and person-centred support.
How can I support someone with dementia at home?
Familiar routines, calm communication, good lighting, reduced clutter, visible clocks, music, clear signage and reassurance can all help someone feel safer and more settled.
What local dementia support is available in Wembley?
Support may include Home Instead Wembley’s dementia workshops, the Dementia Café at Wembley Stadium, Dementia Cafés Brent, GP advice and specialist dementia care at home from Home Instead Wembley.