7 Ways Carebeans Supports Dementia Care | QCS

Dementia Action Week: 19-25 May 2025

This week, we’re proud to support Dementia Action Week – a national campaign focused on improving care for people living with dementia.

At Carebeans, we help carers, managers and families deliver consistent, person-centred dementia care every day – through simple, intuitive digital tools.

Dementia care deserves more than just good intentions – it deserves the right tools.

At Carebeans, we help carers, managers and families deliver compassionate, consistent dementia care every day – through simple, intuitive digital systems that work in real-world settings.

Whether you’re supporting someone in residential care, supported living, or in the community, having the right information at the right time makes all the difference.

If you’re visiting us during Dementia Action Week, welcome – we’re proud to support this vital campaign and share how digital care planning is improving dementia support across the UK.

Person-Centred Dementia Care

No two people experience dementia the same way. That’s why we put personalisation at the heart of our digital care planning.

With Carebeans, teams can record and access:

  • Life history and personal interests
  • Daily routines and communication preferences
  • Behaviour triggers and calming techniques

So even if a new carer is meeting someone for the first time, they already know how to help them feel safe, seen and understood.

Safe, Accurate Medication Records

For many people living with dementia, medication is a big part of daily care – and even small errors can have serious consequences.

Carebeans includes a built-in eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) system that helps:

  • Ensure the right medication, at the right time
  • Provide real-time alerts for missed or overdue doses
  • Keep everything recorded and audit-ready

It’s peace of mind for care teams, managers, and families alike.

Understanding Behavioural Needs

Mood and behaviour can change quickly in people with dementia. Carers often spot subtle signs before anyone else – but only if they’re able to track and share what they see.

Our real-time logging makes it easy to:

  • Record mood, triggers and incidents on the spot
  • Spot trends over time
  • Share updates across shifts and staff

That means better communication, faster action, and fewer missed cues.

Empowering Dementia Carers

Caring for someone with dementia is deeply rewarding – and often exhausting. We built Carebeans to support the people doing the caring, not just the paperwork.

  • Instant access to care plans, notes, and alerts
  • Seamless handovers between shifts
  • Less duplication and fewer admin tasks

When the system works for the carer, the care works better for everyone.

Keeping Families Connected

Dementia can be isolating – not just for the person living with it, but for their loved ones too.

With the Carebeans Family Portal, relatives can:

  • Receive secure updates from the care team
  • View wellbeing logs and recent photos
  • Stay connected, even if they can’t visit as often as they’d like

It builds trust, reduces anxiety, and helps families stay involved.

Clinical Tools from QCS

As part of the QCS group, Carebeans users have the option to add access to the QCS Dementia Centre – a powerful suite of clinical resources designed to support high-quality dementia care.

This optional upgrade includes:

  • Evidence-based guidance and best practice policies
  • Cognitive assessment tools, including the PAL Instrument
  • Audit frameworks and regulatory compliance support

It’s the ideal combination: the everyday simplicity of Carebeans, with the added clinical depth of QCS – available when you need it.

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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Whether you’re a care provider, manager, or part of a frontline care team – if you’re passionate about improving dementia care, we’d love to talk.

P.S. Did you know Carebeans users can also get full access to the QCS Dementia Centre? From evidence-based assessments to staff training and compliance tools, it’s a powerful resource for any care provider. Read More

6 Carebeans System Specific Features Supporting Dementia Care

  1. Person-Centred Digital Care Planning
    Carebeans enables the creation of detailed, individualised care plans that include personal histories, routines, preferences, and communication styles. This ensures that carers have immediate access to essential information, facilitating consistent and compassionate care for individuals living with dementia.
  2. Life History and Preferences Documentation
    The platform allows for the recording of life stories, interests, and preferences, aiding carers in providing familiar and comforting interactions, which are crucial for dementia care.
  3. Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR)
    Carebeans includes an eMAR system that ensures accurate and timely medication administration, reducing the risk of errors and enhancing safety for individuals with dementia.
  4. Real-Time Mood and Behaviour Tracking
    Carers can log mood changes and behavioural observations in real-time, allowing for prompt responses to the evolving needs of individuals with dementia.
  5. Family Portal for Enhanced Communication
    The platform offers a secure Family Portal, providing relatives with updates on care activities, health notes, and photographs. This transparency fosters trust and keeps families connected to their loved one’s care journey.
  6. Integration with QCS Dementia Centre
    Following its merger with Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), Carebeans users gain access to the QCS Dementia Centre, which offers evidence-based resources, including the PAL Cognitive Assessment, to support high-quality dementia care.