Care Plan

A care plan is a personalised schedule of daily tasks, activities, medications, meals, appointments, and reminders designed to support a person's wellbeing and maintain consistency in their day. For people living with dementia, a well-structured care plan can significantly reduce anxiety and confusion by providing a predictable rhythm to each day.

A good care plan is built around the individual — their preferences, abilities, and life history. It should include the things that matter to them: a morning cup of tea, a walk in the garden, their favourite television programme, time with family, and brain wellness activities that keep them engaged and stimulated. The plan should also cover practical necessities like medication times, meals, and personal care.

The care plan is not a rigid timetable. It is a gentle framework that provides structure while remaining flexible enough to accommodate how the person is feeling on any given day. On good days, you might add extra activities or outings. On difficult days, you might simplify the plan and focus on comfort and calm.

One of the greatest benefits of a documented care plan is that it enables other family members, professional carers, and respite providers to step in seamlessly. When everything is written down — what time medication is due, how the person likes their food prepared, which activities they enjoy — anyone can provide consistent, person-centred care.

In OurTurn, the family plans the day together on the web or in the OurTurn Caregiver app, and your loved one sees it on OurTurn: My Day — a calm clock on a phone or tablet that shows the time, the day and what comes next. Each activity has its own time and happens every day or on the days you choose. When your loved one taps Done, the family can see it — if your loved one has chosen to share it.