Private Dementia Care
Private in-home nursing care for people with dementia
No matter how hard we humans strive to manage on our own in every situation in life, we cannot change the fact that we are dependent on one another. This is especially true during those periods of our lives when we face health challenges. At Private Health, we believe that care, companionship, and physical activity provided by experienced nurses to people with dementia improve their quality of life and bring them joy. We believe that care is the best medicine—and we tailor our dementia care accordingly.
- Customized Programs
- Licensed Nurses
- Aesthetics and Care
Nursing and Care for People with Dementia in Their Own Homes
At Private Health, one of our core beliefs is that all people are equally important—with or without dementia. Supporting a family living with dementia and being a part of their daily lives requires trust. And, above all, it requires that we put ourselves in the shoes of our clients living with dementia. We believe that the ability to put oneself in another person’s shoes is the foundation for providing professional care and private nursing services.
We firmly believe that care is a major part of the path to recovery and joy in life for our clients. At Private Health, we know from experience that if we focus on strengthening and supporting the existing skills of people living with dementia, we will stimulate their senses, which in turn brings peace of mind to the entire family.
We can help with that:
- Care and Support
- Support for infrastructure
- Supporting Natural Sleep Patterns
- Daily Outings
- Medication Management
- Practical Chores Around the House
What is private dementia care?
Private dementia care is professional care and support provided to people with dementia in their own homes. It focuses on preserving the habits, routines, and surroundings that give the person with dementia a sense of continuity and security in their daily life.
At Private Health, care is provided by licensed nurses who specialize in caring for people with dementia. We see the whole person behind the diagnosis and take the time that municipal dementia care rarely has—for example, the time for a good conversation, a peaceful morning, and meaningful activities that make a real difference.
Municipal home care for people with dementia is often characterized by a constant rotation of caregivers, short visits, and limited time for personal attention. At Private Health, we offer a dedicated team of nurses who know your loved one, are familiar with their home, and adapt to their pace and specific needs. This creates the continuity and peace of mind that are essential for a positive experience—for the person with dementia as well as for their family members.
We always start with a no-obligation conversation, during which we listen to you and get a sense of the person with dementia’s daily life, resources, and wishes. From there, we design a customized plan that we can adjust as needed.
We are a trusted provider of private nursing care for people with dementia
It takes trust to invite strangers into your home—and into one of life’s most vulnerable chapters. That’s why we select our nurses not only based on their professional qualifications, but just as much on their personal qualities. Empathy, attentiveness, and calmness are essential to providing good dementia care. As a trusted private provider of dementia care, we offer, among other things:
The same familiar faces every time I visit
Your family member will be assigned a primary contact person and a hand-selected team of nurses.
24/7 hotline –
available 24/7
You can reach us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That gives you peace of mind.
Private dementia care with a focus on aesthetics and spiritual care
We coordinate care and support with a focus on continuity and peace of mind throughout the process.
Our Approach to Dementia Care
Dementia is not a single disease, but a general term for symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, changes in personality and behavior, and a reduced ability to care for oneself.
At Private Health, we view care, presence, and meaningful activities as key elements of dementia care. We know that physical and social engagement can enhance quality of life and create a sense of calm and security for both people with dementia and their loved ones. Through daily routines such as walks, exercises, cooking together, and practical tasks like doing laundry, we support our clients’ strengths and contribute to a more stable and dignified daily life.
Dementia affects not only the individual—but the entire family. When a person is diagnosed with dementia, daily life changes for both the person with dementia and their loved ones. At Private Health, we understand the complexity and emotional challenges that come with it. We’re here to support you and your family so that life with dementia can feel
more secure and manageable.
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We always start with a no-obligation conversation. During this conversation, we listen to the wishes and needs of the client and their family members. There are no wrong questions.
We'll come visit you
We'll come to your home so we can get a sense of your surroundings and discuss in more detail how we can best support you in your daily life.
Your Personal Nursing Team
We provide a consistent team of nurses. This creates a sense of security and prevents you from having to start over with each visit.
Let's get started
Once everything is in place, the process begins gently and gradually. We adapt to the person with dementia’s rhythm and daily condition and strive to ensure a smooth transition.
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When Care Is the Best Medicine
At Private Health, we draw on the Dagmarsminde model and recognize that it is essential for our nurses to constantly think creatively as they support people with dementia in achieving a better and more meaningful daily life. We know that the path to this goal involves physical exercise, mental stimulation, patience, a structured environment, repetition, and routines. This includes a stimulating approach that can motivate the person with dementia to perform practical everyday tasks. And there are always meaningful tasks that hold real significance for a person with dementia.
Our nurses take a caring and attentive approach and are constantly exploring ways to improve their care so that our clients with dementia can enjoy life even more, gain greater self-confidence, do more things on their own, and experience a higher quality of life. Private Health provides care and supports our clients on their journey toward a better life.
Everyday Life Without Medication
Sedatives have the effect of making one indifferent to everything. Life becomes meaningless, and many find that their family member with dementia becomes confused, aggressive, frustrated, and restless. This often leads to the prescription of antipsychotic medications, which result in side effects such as movement disorders and dizziness. Added to this are sleeping pills, which cause the person with dementia to sleep during the day and stay awake at night. Medication, combined with a lack of meaningful activities, disrupts the circadian rhythm.
Without medication, many people find that their family member with dementia becomes “themselves” again, with all the natural reactions that come with this condition. A sense of coherence emerges in their experiences, which provides the foundation for us, as professionals, to help the client grow and regain skills.
Get rid of the medicine
Through a process known as “tapering off medication” in collaboration with the treating physician, we often find that people with dementia regain their zest for life and their appetite. This creates better conditions for nurses to stimulate all of the person’s senses. For example, through fragrant and comforting care, shared breakfasts, and cooking together.
This, combined with meaningful activities throughout the day that are in line with the life the person with dementia has lived so far. Exercise, gymnastics, word games, number exercises, walks, reading aloud, and conversations. After some time spent with a targeted and skilled focus on sharpening the senses, many healthy spouses find that they get their wife or husband back—and together we realize when care is the best medicine.
A Meaningful Daily Life
Who doesn’t enjoy starting a peaceful morning with a warm bath followed by a fragrant breakfast? With the help of Private Health, our nurses ensure that our clients’ days are filled with meaningful and authentic activities that reflect the life the person with dementia has lived up to this point.
Together, the client and the private nurse might go for a short walk before lunch and find a cozy spot in nature where they can breathe in the fresh air and take in the scents of life around them. Later in the day, they prepare lunch together, which sharpens all their senses and whets their appetite. The client and the private nurse read and look at pictures, and together they try to rekindle old memories and find familiarity in all the new things the day brings.
Exercise, conversation, and cooking are meaningful and authentic activities, just as natural movement, gymnastics, math exercises, and reading aloud can be. With Private Health at home, it’s also possible to relieve the burden on the healthy spouse with the help of our competent and caring nurses.
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Prices for Private Dementia Care
Nurses
- Weekday daily rate (8:00 a.m. to midnight): DKK 675 per hour
- Weekday nighttime rate (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.): 745 DKK per hour
- Weekend daytime rate (8:00 a.m. to midnight): DKK 795 per hour*
- Weekend nighttime rate (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.): DKK 895 per hour*
- Holiday Rate (12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.): DKK 1,150 per hour**
- Holiday rate on December 24 (from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day): 1,350 / hour**
- Holiday Rate on 12/31 (from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day): 1,350 / hour**
- The minimum shift length for nurses is 3 hours during the day and 8 hours at night (midnight–8 a.m.).
*The weekend rate applies from Friday at 4:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.
**The holiday rate applies from 12:00 a.m. on the holiday until 8:00 a.m. on the following business day**
The holidays are as follows:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Ascension Day, Pentecost
- 2. Pentecost
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve (December 31).
Contributions from insurance and pension companies
We encourage clients, in special cases, to explore the possibility of receiving financial assistance from Sygesikring Danmark, insurance and pension companies, or other related health insurance providers.
In this regard, Private Health would like to note that Sygesikring Danmark provides a payment of approximately 12,000 DKK in cases of end-of-life care. To receive this benefit, various medical certificates from a doctor or hospital must be obtained. Private Health is happy to assist in obtaining these. In all cases, we recommend that clients and/or their relatives contact the relevant organizations directly for further information.
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We've received some kind words
Over the past year, Private Health has provided exceptional care for our aging mother through nurses, personal care assistants, and physical therapists. With deep professional expertise and great warmth, they have created a sense of security and comfort in her daily life. In addition to all the medical care, Private Health also ensures that the home is always kept tidy, that the rooms are aired out, that there are fresh flowers on the table, and that meals are prepared with care and respect for our mother’s wishes.
After a fall and a broken elbow earlier this year, they provided her with focused rehabilitation, so she is now stronger and more mobile than before. And perhaps even more importantly, they have reignited her zest for life. Our mother now enjoys going for walks, visiting museums, and spending time with her friends—always with Private Health providing loving support.
My siblings and I aren’t always able to be there for our mother. That’s why it’s wonderful to know that we can always count on the dedicated, professional, and caring staff at Private Health—a company with so much warmth and heart—thank you all!
Family in Rudersdal
We have been using Private Health for more than 8 months with great pleasure and satisfaction.
We have nothing but praise for the care, professionalism, and tireless problem-solving we have experienced throughout this entire period.
Regardless of the scope or content of the assignment, Private Health has responded to our requests—including the many urgent needs that arose during this period.
Every time, we’ve received prompt responses, suggestions for solutions, and kind, patient colleagues who’ve been incredibly supportive of our sick mother and our father, who faces challenges.
We highly recommend Private Health—they have been the main reason we, as family members, have been able to get through a very difficult time.
Family in Hørsholm
I was looking for in-home care for my father while on vacation in Mols. Private Health found a local caregiver within just a few days who provided care for my father. Very professional and highly efficient service. They went above and beyond to find a solution for us in an area they don’t normally serve. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.
Family Members in Frederiksberg
Private Health helped me with my rehabilitation, and it made a huge difference. I was met with care, calm, and professionalism—and I truly felt seen. Thank you for your support; it meant more to me than you can imagine.
Client in Rudersdal
Dear Private Health and the entire team,
Thank you so much for stepping in during an urgent and very critical situation for my mother and our entire family. Your professionalism and care were outstanding and highly competent.
Our warmest recommendations.
Frederik
When our father became terminally ill, he wanted to spend his final days at home, and we struggled to get public assistance, but ran into long wait times and the summer break.
Private Health and the entire team were our lifeline! Within just a few days, they arranged absolutely fantastic help and support, with daily visits and care, and were incredibly flexible in quickly adapting the care as the illness progressed.
Thanks to Private Health and its wonderful, highly professional nurses, our father was able to have the end of life he wanted.
Family in Nærum
After our father’s death, it was hard for our mother to be alone so much, and we weren’t able to visit her every day ourselves. That’s why it was such a great help that Private Health was able to arrange 2–3 weekly visits to our mother at very short notice for a couple of months.
"Pleasant visits filled with conversation and short walks helped her gradually move forward during that difficult initial period."
Daughter, Louise
A safe home is essential for dementia care
When it comes to dementia care, it is crucial that the home remains a safe environment and that peace and compassion are the focus. At Private Health, our goal is to strengthen and support the existing skills of people living with dementia.
We help adapt the home to meet the specific needs associated with dementia—from removing door thresholds to prevent falls to installing handrails that make it easier to move around safely.
Our focus is always on creating a calm and dignified atmosphere where each person can feel safe and comfortable in their own home.
If you'd like to learn more about our approach to private dementia care and how we can help your family, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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