Tiggo Care's frontotemporal dementia home care service helps your loved one maintain a better quality of life by offering personalised support and assistance.
Frontotemporal dementia affects every person differently. The symptoms can make daily life increasingly difficult for your loved one and everyone around them. As the condition progresses, once straightforward tasks that were easy can become a real challenge.
Our frontotemporal dementia home care services provide respectful, personalised assistance at every stage of the disease. Whether your loved one needs help with personal care, medication routines, or domestic tasks, our carers are here.
At Tiggo Care, we know that home care for people with frontotemporal dementia must be flexible and responsive to your loved one's changing needs. Our carers assist with meal preparation, attending appointments, shopping, and escorting to social events.
We work closely with your family to build an individualised care plan around your loved one's needs and daily routines. Our support adapts as the disease progresses, so your loved one always has the right level of care.
Our award-winning team offers frontotemporal dementia care at home through home care visits and live-in care. We know that caring for a loved one with FTD can take its toll, so we also support family members who need a break with respite care.
Our carers are fully vetted, trained, and carefully matched to your loved one's personality and needs. Contact us today to find out how Tiggo Care can make a real difference for your family.
Whatever your care needs and wherever your loved one is on their care journey, please contact us and let’s talk. We're here to help.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare form of dementia that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for regulating personality, emotions, behaviour, speech, and comprehension of language. Frontotemporal dementia affects around one in 20 people with a dementia diagnosis.
In the UK, it is estimated that at least 16,000 people are living with FTD, contributing to the broader figure of around 850,000 people living with dementia. FTD is a type of young-onset dementia, with symptoms typically beginning between 45 and 65. The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia usually develop more slowly than other types of dementia.
The most common symptoms of FTD differ from those typically associated with other types of dementia, focusing more on behaviour and communication than memory. People with FTD often experience:
There is currently no cure for frontotemporal dementia, but there are treatments that can help manage some of the symptoms. Medicines cannot stop FTD from progressing, but they can help reduce some symptoms for some people.
When your loved one is diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, it can feel overwhelming for the whole family. Frontotemporal dementia care at home means your loved one can stay in familiar surroundings, which is especially important as the condition progresses and routine becomes more valuable. Behaviour changes can be the most demanding aspect of helping your loved one live well, and having a consistent, trusted carer can make a real difference.
Our home care for people with FTD is built around your loved one's needs and daily life. Our carers provide personalised assistance with:
Establishing predictable patterns for daily activities can enhance the wellbeing of people living with frontotemporal dementia. Our carers help your loved one keep to a structured daily routine, which can reduce anxiety and help manage some of the symptoms associated with FTD.
How you speak with someone living with frontotemporal dementia makes a world of difference. Our carers are trained to communicate with patience, clarity, and warmth.
Physical exercise has been shown to be beneficial for those living with dementia due to its neuroprotective effects. Our carers encourage your loved one to take part in regular gentle exercise and to stay socially connected, as nurturing meaningful social connections is essential for a good quality of life. Maintaining a structured sleep pattern and eating a balanced diet are also important for brain health.
Caring for someone living with frontotemporal dementia can be difficult and can take its toll on your own health and wellbeing. Our home care for people with frontotemporal dementia gives family members vital breathing space, whether you need short-term respite care or long-term round-the-clock support. Caring for a loved one with FTD can have a steep learning curve, and our care managers are here to guide you every step of the way.
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Our home care services are based on personal experience.
We understand, first-hand how important it is to secure flexible and bespoke home care for your loved one.
“Tiggo Care is born out of my own personal experiences, following my struggle to find suitable care for my parents, both of whom lived with rare diseases..."
Chris Williams - Tiggo Care Founder
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At Tiggo Care we understand how precious your loved one is to you and how unique they are. We also appreciate how overwhelming it can be to research and source the most suitable type of care.
We fundamentally believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ care package and like to work with you and your loved one to understand your specific requirements. We’ll then create a tailored care package and match your relative with their ideal carer.
Unlike some other care providers, we are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission. This means we are regularly inspected, rated and audited to ensure we are a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led organisation, committed to delivering the best possible care.
We’re also proud members of the Homecare Association, the U.K’s membership body for home care providers, which holds organisations to a high set of standards and requests them to abide by a strict code of practice
At Tiggo Care, all of our carers undergo a rigorous recruitment and induction process. They are fully vetted and background checked, with all references followed up. Our carers undertake their training on the best eLearning system currently available within the UK care market, ensuring they are well placed to deliver the best possible service. Specialist training courses such as moving and handling, medications and basic life support are also completed by our carers face to face, as we feel these courses are more effective when delivered in person.
If you like what you've read and are ready to access one of our care services or perhaps just have some questions, please follow our simple 3 step process below.
Send us some additional information about your request by emailing us or by using the form below. Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, please feel free to call us.
Our care manager will arrange a free consultation with you at your loved one’s home to better understand your requirements, create a personalised care plan and pair your loved one with a suitable carer.
And that’s it. You’re all set! We’ll introduce you to your loved one’s carer and the whole team, who’ll be able to provide you with all the ongoing support you’ll need.
Tiggo Care offers home care visits for regular support, live-in care for round-the-clock care, and respite care to give family members a much-needed break. Each service is personalised to your loved one's needs and can be adjusted as their condition progresses. We work with you to find the right level of care and support for your loved one at every stage of the disease.
Consider starting home care for people with frontotemporal dementia as soon as daily tasks become a challenge for your loved one. As frontotemporal dementia progresses, your loved one may need help with most aspects of daily life, including movement and personal care. Early support helps preserve routines and independence, so it’s always worth getting advice sooner rather than later.
There is currently no cure for frontotemporal dementia, but there are treatments that can help manage some of the symptoms. Other therapies, such as language therapy and exercise routines outlined by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, can form part of your loved one's overall support plan. A doctor may also prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to help reduce certain changes in behaviour, though medicines alone cannot stop FTD from progressing.
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, meaning changes in behaviour, personality, and speech are often the first symptoms rather than memory loss. This makes it distinct from other types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's, where memory problems tend to appear earlier. FTD is also more common in younger people, with symptoms typically beginning between the ages of 45 and 65.
A care assistant helps with daily activities that have become more difficult due to FTD symptoms, including personal care, medication routines, meal preparation, and attending appointments. They also encourage physical exercise, social engagement, and a balanced diet, all of which are beneficial for brain health. Consistent, familiar support from a trusted carer can also reduce anxiety in social situations for someone living with frontotemporal dementia.
Yes, Tiggo Care provides live-in care for people with frontotemporal dementia, offering round-the-clock care and companionship as the disease progresses. A live-in carer can help implement a healthy diet and good sleep hygiene and encourage your loved one to take part in regular gentle physical exercise. Live-in care also provides continuous support for family members who may feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.
Contact our care team using the form below or by calling our office and we'll organise a free consultation to advise you on your specific care needs.
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