In January 2026, Compassionate Care for All conducted its first hands-on caregiver training in Tetu Sub-County, Nyeri County, supporting a daughter who is the primary caregiver for her mother living with dementia.
Like many families across Kenya, this caregiver had taken on full responsibility for daily care at home without prior training, guidance, or professional support. Dementia care is complex and emotionally demanding, yet most family caregivers are left to learn through trial and error, often at great personal and emotional cost.
Our training focused on practical, everyday care skills that make a real difference at home. Together, we covered:
Understanding dementia and its progression
Communicating calmly and patiently during moments of confusion
Supporting personal hygiene, feeding and nutrition with dignity
Creating a safer home environment to reduce accidents and distress
Responding compassionately to behavioral changes and memory loss
Just as importantly, we addressed caregiver wellbeing. Family caregivers especially daughters caring for aging parents often neglect their own health while providing constant care. We emphasized stress management, rest and emotional support, reinforcing that good care for a loved one begins with caring for the caregiver too.
This first training highlights a growing and urgent need in Nyeri County and beyond. As Kenya’s population ages, more families are caring for relatives with dementia and other chronic conditions at home without access to affordable rehabilitation, guidance, or respite. Without support, caregivers face burnout, isolation and preventable health risks for both themselves and those they care for.
At Compassionate Care for All, we believe families should not face this journey alone. With the right knowledge, skills and support, caregivers can provide safe, dignified and loving care at home while protecting their own wellbeing.
This training marks an important step toward strengthening community-based dementia care and empowering family caregivers where care happens most - at home.
Like many families across Kenya, this caregiver had taken on full responsibility for daily care at home without prior training, guidance, or professional support. Dementia care is complex and emotionally demanding, yet most family caregivers are left to learn through trial and error, often at great personal and emotional cost.
Our training focused on practical, everyday care skills that make a real difference at home. Together, we covered:
Understanding dementia and its progression
Communicating calmly and patiently during moments of confusion
Supporting personal hygiene, feeding and nutrition with dignity
Creating a safer home environment to reduce accidents and distress
Responding compassionately to behavioral changes and memory loss
Just as importantly, we addressed caregiver wellbeing. Family caregivers especially daughters caring for aging parents often neglect their own health while providing constant care. We emphasized stress management, rest and emotional support, reinforcing that good care for a loved one begins with caring for the caregiver too.
This first training highlights a growing and urgent need in Nyeri County and beyond. As Kenya’s population ages, more families are caring for relatives with dementia and other chronic conditions at home without access to affordable rehabilitation, guidance, or respite. Without support, caregivers face burnout, isolation and preventable health risks for both themselves and those they care for.
At Compassionate Care for All, we believe families should not face this journey alone. With the right knowledge, skills and support, caregivers can provide safe, dignified and loving care at home while protecting their own wellbeing.
This training marks an important step toward strengthening community-based dementia care and empowering family caregivers where care happens most - at home.