Comfort, Connection, Dignity & Hope in Advanced Dementia
Welcome to NEAR
Welcome! We would like this website to be a source of information and inspiration for everyone involved in looking after people living with advanced dementia, whether they are family and friends, health care workers, people living with dementia themselves, or the interested public.
We hope that everyone living with advanced dementia will have access to the care they require and deserve to experience comfort, connection, dignity and hope, every day. We believe that quality of life matters to the end of life.
What we do
Education That Inspires Compassionate Care
We provide high-quality Namaste Care education that helps family carers, care professionals, and organisations better understand advanced dementia and create more comfort, connection, and dignity in everyday life.
Learning Programmes
Our flexible learning programmes support anyone caring for or supporting a person living with advanced dementia, whether at home, in the community, or within care services.
Organisational Support
We work alongside care homes, home care providers, and services to embed Namaste Care into everyday practice, creating lasting culture change rather than one-off training experiences.
Ongoing Support
Through support groups, reflective practice opportunities, and implementation guidance, we help individuals and teams sustain meaningful Namaste Care over time.
Community of Practice
Our monthly "blethers" bring people together to connect, reflect, learn, and support one another, reducing isolation and strengthening practice.
Resources for Families and Professionals
We provide accessible information, practical resources, and guidance that help people understand what matters and feel more confident supporting someone living with advanced dementia.
Our Mission
To inspire and enable compassionate, effective Namaste Care for people living with advanced dementia.
We do this by:
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Raising awareness of the unique needs and potential of people in advanced dementia, so they are recognised and understood.
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Providing high-quality education and practical support that equips caregivers, both paid and unpaid, with the skills, confidence and tools to implement and sustain Namaste Care.
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Growing a supportive community of practice where people can connect, share experiences, problem-solve and celebrate successes together.
Our mission is built on the conviction that every person deserves comfort, connection and dignity - every day.
Our Vision
We envision a world where:
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Every person living with advanced dementia receives care that enhances their quality of life, meets their physical, emotional and social needs and honours their personhood.
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Namaste Care is recognised and adopted as a gold standard approach for advanced dementia care across care homes, hospice services, community care and home-based settings.
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All caregivers are empowered with knowledge, empathy and skill, so they can communicate, connect and support people with dementia confidently and compassionately.
We believe that when meaningful connection, sensory engagement and compassionate presence are central to care, the lives of people with advanced dementia and those who care for them are transformed.
