Caring for someone with dementia is a long task that grows heavier over time. Aayan Global arranges dementia care at home in Udupi, Manipal and nearby towns. A trained caretaker handles daily routines, safety and personal care. A nurse is added when medical needs increase. Staff usually start within 24 to 48 hours of the free home assessment.
Aayan has provided home nursing since 2015. Call +91 73495 13467 to talk it through. This page is part of our home nursing services in Udupi.
Written by Lawrence Avil Pais, founder of Aayan Home Nursing Services. Last updated 5 October 2026.
Signs That a Family Needs Help
- Repeated questions, getting lost on familiar routes or leaving the gas or taps on.
- Missed or doubled medicines, or refusing them.
- Day and night mixed up, with the person awake and restless at night.
- Weight loss because meals are forgotten or refused.
- A family carer who is exhausted, ill or has stopped going to work.
What Dementia Care at Home Involves
A steady daily routine
Meals, bathing, walks and rest at the same times each day. A predictable day is often calmer for a person whose memory is failing.
Personal care with dignity
Bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming done patiently, letting the person do as much as they can.
Medicine supervision
Doses are given at the prescribed times and written down. Dose decisions stay with the doctor.
Safety at home
The caretaker watches for wandering, falls, hot stoves and unsafe stairs, and the family is shown how to make the home safer.
Food and fluids
Small, regular meals and fluids offered gently, with intake noted so weight loss is caught early.
Company and activity
Familiar music, photographs, prayers, short walks and simple tasks, matched to what the person still enjoys.
Communication and Behaviour Changes
Agitation, repetition, suspicion and evening restlessness are common in dementia and are symptoms, not bad behaviour. Our caretakers are guided to stay calm, speak simply, avoid arguing about facts and redirect gently. A consistent caretaker usually settles in better than a rotating team, so we keep the same person on a case where we can.
If behaviour changes suddenly, the nurse or coordinator advises the family to call the doctor, because infections, pain or new medicines can cause confusion.
When a Nurse Is Needed
Most people with early or moderate dementia need a caretaker. Add a nurse when:
- The doctor has prescribed injections, a catheter or a feeding tube.
- There are pressure sores or wounds to dress.
- Swallowing has become difficult.
- The person is bedridden. See bedridden patient care.
For general support in later life, see elderly care in Udupi and caretaker services.
Support for the Family Carer
Family carers need rest too. A caretaker on a 12-hour shift lets a spouse or child sleep, work or attend to their own health. The coordinator checks in with the family, listens to what is and is not working and adjusts the plan.
Cost of Care in Udupi
These are starting prices for nursing and caretaker care in Udupi. The final rate depends on the patient's condition, the care needed and the hours required.
| Care setting | Starting price |
|---|
| Care at home | ₹900 – ₹1,200 per day (24 hours) |
| Care in hospital | ₹1,300 – ₹1,700 per day (24 hours) |
| Monthly care | From ₹28,000 onwards |
The coordinator confirms the exact figure in writing after the free home assessment. See the home nurse cost page for how the rate is set.
How to Arrange Care
- Call +91 73495 13467 and describe the person's needs and routine.
- A coordinator visits for free, meets the person with the family and checks the home for safety.
- You receive the proposed staff, shifts and monthly cost in writing.
- A matched, background-verified caretaker starts within 24 to 48 hours, with a handover note from the family about habits, likes and triggers.
- If the match is not right, ask for a replacement. It is arranged at no extra charge, usually within a day.
Areas We Cover
Staff are deployed from the Kunjibettu branch and travel to homes in Udupi town and Manipal at no extra cost. Further out, in Malpe, Kaup, Brahmavar, Barkur, Kundapura, Karkala and Shirva, ask the coordinator about your address; beyond roughly 30 km a modest travel allowance may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most need a caretaker for daily routines, safety and personal care. A nurse is added for injections, catheters, wounds, swallowing problems or unstable health. The coordinator recommends one at the home visit.
We aim to keep one caretaker on a dementia case, because familiar faces and routines help. If the caretaker is on leave, a replacement is arranged and briefed.
Yes. 12-hour night shifts, 24-hour care and live-in arrangements are available for people who are restless or at risk of wandering at night.
The caretaker tries again calmly, offers choices and picks a better time. If refusal continues, the family and doctor are told so the plan can be changed.
Care at home starts from ₹900 to ₹1,200 per day (24 hours) and care in hospital from ₹1,300 to ₹1,700 per day. Monthly care starts from ₹28,000 onwards. The final rate depends on the patient's condition, and the coordinator confirms it in writing after the free home assessment.
Usually within 24 to 48 hours of the free home assessment. Mention an urgent need when you call.
Yes. The caretaker and coordinator explain routines, safety changes at home and how to respond to common behaviours, so care carries on smoothly between shifts.
Ask for a replacement. It is arranged at no extra charge, usually within a day.
Get Help for a Parent with Memory Loss
Call the Kunjibettu branch. The coordinator visits for free and proposes the staffing and cost in writing.
Call +91 73495 13467
