{"id":36720,"date":"2026-04-17T10:47:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/?page_id=36720"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:54:39","slug":"dementia-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/care-services\/dementia-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"36720\" class=\"elementor elementor-36720\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a28a80 lte-background-second e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a28a80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6eee5d lte-heading-align-center elementor-widget__width-initial lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"c6eee5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default lte-color-white lte-subcolor-white heading-tag-h2 heading-subtag-p\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h2 class=\"lte-header\">Specialised Dementia Support<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45109b8 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45109b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThoughtful, personalised care for people living with dementia, centred on meaningful engagement, routine, and a consistent, supportive environment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fcbd6 lte-overlay-wrapper-black e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24fcbd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d510e0e e-grid e-con-full lte-background-white e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d510e0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84fdff2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84fdff2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73670a8 lte-animation-speed-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"73670a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/gallery_long.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36289\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7235f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd7235f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-263030b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"263030b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognizing the Needs of Individuals with Dementia<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f4283b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f4283b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLiving with dementia can be challenging, not only for the individual experiencing it but also for their loved ones. Symptoms of dementia can vary widely but often include memory loss, difficulty with planning or solving problems, confusion with time or place, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. These changes can sometimes lead to frustration, uncertainty, or feelings of isolation for the person affected.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc11a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1fc11a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ef6b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40ef6b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca45d9 lte-heading-align-tablet-center lte-heading-align-tablet_extra-center lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"eca45d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default heading-tag-h3 heading-subtag-h6\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h3 class=\"lte-header\">Compassionate Dementia Care Unit<br \/>\n<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0ddde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c0ddde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Omara\u2019s dedicated dementia care unit offers specialised support in a safe, comfortable, and structured environment. We design personalised care plans for each resident, complemented by professional nursing, allied health services, tailored dining, housekeeping, and engaging lifestyle programs. Every aspect of our care is thoughtfully arranged to enhance comfort and quality of life.<\/p><p>Guided by a relationships-first approach, we focus on building trust and meaningful connections, creating a supportive environment where daily challenges are managed with dignity, understanding, and care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809fc92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-button\" data-id=\"809fc92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-btn-wrap\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/life-at-omara\/\"  class=\"lte-btn btn-lg color-hover-default\"><span class=\"lte-btn-inner\"><span class=\"lte-btn-before\"><\/span>Learn more about life at Omara<span class=\"lte-btn-after\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb82a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5eb82a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8034ef3 lte-animation-speed-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8034ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serv_04_help_with_personal_hygiene-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36295\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382e833 lte-background-gray e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"382e833\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39037c1 lte-heading-align-tablet-center lte-heading-align-tablet_extra-center lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"39037c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default heading-tag-h3 heading-subtag-h6\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h3 class=\"lte-header\">Frequently Asked Questions about Dementia Care<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c6563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"63c6563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1040\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1040\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is dementia care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1040\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-636e0c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"636e0c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1040\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7a72d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f7a72d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2349a88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2349a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCaring for someone living with dementia can be complex and emotionally demanding. While memory loss is one of the most widely recognised symptoms, individuals may also experience a range of behavioural and psychological changes. As every person\u2019s experience is unique, these changes can vary but may include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Increased agitation or aggressive behaviour<\/li>\n \t<li>Strong reactions to situations that may seem minor<\/li>\n \t<li>Misplacing items and persistently searching for them<\/li>\n \t<li>Repetitive actions or conversations due to memory difficulties<\/li>\n \t<li>Wandering or restlessness<\/li>\n \t<li>Challenges with daily activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBecause of these changes, dementia care must be delivered with sensitivity, patience, and understanding. A supportive environment that is calm, familiar, and structured can significantly improve wellbeing.\nOmara\u2019s specialised dementia care units are thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful, secure, and consistent setting, helping residents feel safe, supported, and comfortable while receiving the care they need.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1041\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1041\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When Is It Time to Consider Dementia Care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1041\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58f0c70 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58f0c70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1041\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a7a2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9a7a2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-883e606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"883e606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dementia is a progressive condition, but the rate at which it develops differs for each individual. For some, changes may occur gradually over many years, while for others, symptoms can progress more rapidly over a shorter period.<\/p><p>Deciding when to move into a residential dementia care setting can be a difficult and emotional decision. It may become necessary when daily care needs increase, safety becomes a concern, or when support at home is no longer sufficient.<\/p><p>To help guide this decision, it can be valuable to seek advice from your GP, speak with organisations such as Dementia Australia, connect with other families and carers, and consult your local Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). An official assessment is required to access residential aged care services and ensures the right level of support is provided.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1042\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1042\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do You Offer Respite Care for People Living with Dementia? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1042\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f241061 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f241061\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1042\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89b0ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d89b0ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee62440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee62440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCaring for someone with dementia can be both rewarding and demanding. If you and your loved one are not ready for permanent residential care, short-term respite care can provide valuable support and a much-needed break for carers.\n\nOmara offers respite care options within our specialised dementia care environments. These short stays allow individuals to receive professional care in a safe, supportive setting, while also giving families time to rest and recharge with peace of mind.\n\nYou can also explore more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/care-services\/respite-care\/\">respite care<\/a> services to see how we can support you and your loved one.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1043\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1043\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Is the Size of Your Dementia Care Facilities? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1043\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5721417 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5721417\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1043\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a46ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c8a46ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8909e93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8909e93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe size of Omara\u2019s specialised dementia care units can vary between residences. Our team is happy to discuss your specific needs and help you find the most suitable option.\n\nWe believe it\u2019s essential for people living with dementia to feel at home. That\u2019s why all Omara residences are designed to provide a warm, comfortable environment, featuring spacious private suites along with welcoming dining and lounge areas.\n\nMealtimes are an important part of daily life at Omara. Residents enjoy nutritious, seasonal menus with fresh meals prepared on-site, creating a pleasant and familiar dining experience.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1044\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1044\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Is the Visitor Policy in the Dementia Care Unit? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1044\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1ab8d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1ab8d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1044\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffdb08a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ffdb08a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5ab6c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5ab6c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Omara is home to our residents, so we do not have set visiting hours. Family and friends are encouraged to visit whenever they can and, where possible, share meaningful moments such as meals with their loved ones.<\/p><p>In the event of a health outbreak (such as COVID-19), visiting arrangements may be adjusted to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents and staff. For the most up-to-date information, please contact your Omara residence directly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1045\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1045\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Do I Get Started? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1045\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e4c83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0e4c83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1045\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893b2c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"893b2c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea0676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fea0676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting started is simple. You can connect with Omara\u2019s dedicated team by completing a request a tour form or by calling our Relationship Centre on <a href=\"tel:0 (800) 256-16-30\">0 (800) 256-16-30<\/a>.<\/p><p>Our team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help you find the right care solution for your needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is dementia care?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Caring for someone living with dementia can be complex and emotionally demanding. While memory loss is one of the most widely recognised symptoms, individuals may also experience a range of behavioural and psychological changes. 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