25/01/2026
💙 Dementia Care at True Will – A Story of Purpose, Not Decline 💙
When people hear the words early-onset dementia, they often think of loss.
Loss of independence.
Loss of identity.
Loss of joy.
But at True Will, we see something very different.
We see DH.
When DH came into our Supported Independent Living home, his journey with early-onset dementia had already taken so much from him. The world felt unfamiliar at times. Routines were getting harder. Confidence had quietly slipped away.
What he needed wasn’t just support.
He needed understanding, patience, and purpose.
And slowly — something beautiful happened.
🌱 DH found his garden.
In the soil, the plants, the quiet rhythm of watering and tending, DH rediscovered a sense of calm and ownership. Gardening became more than an activity — it became his space, his pride, his therapy.
Every leaf mattered.
Every new shoot was a win.
🎶 And then there was the music.
Put on Elvis, and you see DH light up.
The lyrics come back. The rhythm stays. The smile says everything.
These moments are not accidents.
They are created — intentionally.
They are made possible by:
• An exceptional House Coordinator who truly knows DH
• A dedicated support team trained in dementia and early-onset dementia care
• Staff who understand that behaviour is communication
• A care approach that honours the person — not the diagnosis
Our team doesn’t rush DH.
They don’t correct him unnecessarily.
They meet him where he is, every day.
They know when to guide.
When to step back.
When to simply sit beside him in silence.
💙 This is what dementia care should look like.
Not fear-based.
Not task-driven.
But human, respectful, and deeply personal.
DH is thriving — not because dementia has disappeared, but because he is supported in a way that allows him to still be himself.
At True Will, we believe that even with early-onset dementia:
• Life still has meaning
• Joy still exists
• Purpose still matters
We are incredibly proud of DH.
And deeply grateful to the House Coordinator and team who walk beside him with compassion, skill, and heart — every single day.
This is dementia care, done right.
This is Supported Independent Living, the True Will way. 💙