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ID: SW-441065+ · Physical Disability

Older adult with early-onset dementia and mobility needs

Time to placement

21 days

Age band

65+

Need profile

Primary only

Presenting needs

Early-onset dementia with significant mobility decline following a fall and hip replacement.

Challenges faced

Family unable to continue caring; required dementia-informed environment with physiotherapy and nursing input.

Housing solution provided

Single-level adapted flat within a dementia-capable supported-living service.

Care model delivered

24-hour support with dementia training, physiotherapy daily, nursing review fortnightly.

Outcomes achieved

Mobility regained to pre-fall baseline. Reduced distress behaviours within 8 weeks of placement.

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