Dementia Care & Understanding: A Family Pathway – Phase 4
Phase 4 focuses on life after a dementia diagnosis and the practical, emotional, and environmental adjustments that follow. This phase supports families to move beyond the diagnosis itself and begin building sustainable routines, wellbeing strategies, and home adaptations that support everyday life.
A core element of Phase 4 is processing the diagnosis. Families learn how a diagnosis can affect emotional wellbeing, identity, relationships, and family dynamics, and why reactions such as shock, denial, relief, fear, and grief are common and often cyclical. The phase emphasises open communication, inclusion of the person with dementia, and acknowledging emotional impact without avoidance.
Phase 4 also provides family-level understanding of dementia types, explaining why the type of dementia matters and how it shapes symptoms, risks, progression, and care planning. The focus is on clarity rather than labels, helping families make sense of behaviours and prepare realistically for what may come next.
Practical application is central to this phase. Families are supported to establish daily routines, make early lifestyle adjustments, and introduce home adaptations that improve safety, comfort, and independence. The phase covers equipment access, occupational therapy involvement, and planning for future needs before crisis points arise.
Phase 4 also introduces early legal and financial actions, helping families understand why addressing matters such as LPAs, benefits, financial protections, and future planning at this stage reduces stress and conflict later.
This phase equips families with the knowledge and tools needed to stabilise daily life, protect wellbeing, and build a clear progression plan following diagnosis.
What this course provides
- Understanding of emotional and relational impact after a dementia diagnosis
- Education on processing diagnosis openly within the family
- Family-level understanding of common dementia types and why type matters
- Practical guidance on routines, lifestyle adjustments, and wellbeing
- Clarity on home adaptations, equipment, and occupational therapy support
- Early understanding of legal and financial actions following diagnosis
- Tools to plan proactively for the next 6–12 months
What this course is not
This programme is not therapy, counselling, or coaching.
It does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Where these topics are discussed, they are presented for educational understanding only, and families are encouraged to seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their circumstances.
Completion of Phase 4 alone does not confer certification. A Launex Certificate of Completion is issued only upon successful completion of all required pathway assessments across the full Family Pathway.
Who this course is for
- Families adjusting to life after a dementia diagnosis
- Those seeking practical stability, routine, and wellbeing at home
- Families wanting clarity on dementia type and its implications
- Those preparing proactively for the next stage of the journey
