{"id":15833,"date":"2024-03-05T15:56:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/?page_id=15833"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:30:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:30:09","slug":"living-alone-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/living-with-dementia\/living-alone-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Living alone with dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Around 120,000 people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/about-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/\">dementia<\/a> in the UK live alone. A person in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/about-dementia\/stages-of-dementia\/early-stage-dementia\/\">early stages of dementia<\/a> may be able to live alone and completely independently for some time, especially with support from family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>However, as their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/about-dementia\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-dementia\/\">symptoms<\/a> progress, it may become harder for the person to manage on their own. It is natural to be concerned about their ability to cope, but with adaptations and support, they may be able to live alone for longer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Technology to support a person with dementia who lives alone <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Technology like a mobile phone, tablet or smart device (eg Alexa) can be very helpful for people with dementia who live alone. It can be used:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to set reminders, eg for taking medication, social events, appointments and birthdays<\/li>\n<li>to navigate when out and about<\/li>\n<li>to look up useful information like bus timetables<\/li>\n<li>for online shopping<\/li>\n<li>to keep in touch with family and friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/living-with-dementia\/living-aids-and-assistive-technology\/\">Assistive technology<\/a> and safety devices can also be useful \u2013 for example fall alarms, wearable GPS tracker devices or tracking apps, and video doorbells.<\/p>\n<p>These can be reassuring for family members, but always respect the person\u2019s right to privacy and consult them before installing any form of monitoring device.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Routines and organisation for a person with dementia who lives alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Being well organised with a simple daily and weekly routine can help the person manage at home alone. This could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>using a diary, wall calendar, whiteboard or phone calendar to keep track of tasks and activities such as workdays, household chores and socialising<\/li>\n<li>ensuring regular activities happen on the same day each week \u2013 eg always having shopping delivered on a Wednesday<\/li>\n<li>having a set place for important items like glasses, keys, wallet and phone so they are less likely to be misplaced<\/li>\n<li>sticking labels or photos to cupboard doors as a reminder of what is inside<\/li>\n<li>writing simple instructions for appliances like the washing machine, dishwasher and microwave and keeping them next to the appliance<\/li>\n<li>speaking to the GP about arranging repeat prescription deliveries so the person does not run out of regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/health-advice\/medication-for-people-living-with-dementia\/\">medication<\/a><\/li>\n<li>asking doctors and other healthcare professionals to write a brief summary of appointments and follow-up to help the person remember what was discussed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around 120,000 people with dementia in the UK live alone. 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