Why Grace in Care exists 🕊️

Our story is shaped by family, lived experience, and care

Grace in Care was created in response to the families who shaped us. Their ageing journeys taught us compassion, patience, dignity, and the importance of truly seeing the person behind every experience.

Grace in Care is dedicated to the loved ones who are the heart of why we exist

A family-led dementia service built on experience

Why Grace in Care exists

Grace in Care exists because of the families who shaped us, the mothers, fathers,grandmothers, and grandfathers whose ageing journeys taught us compassion, patience, and dignity.

Across generations, our loved ones - Colleen, Irene, Gwenda, Abe, and Molly - showed us firsthand the challenges, joys, fears, and precious moments that come with ageing and, for some, the journey of living with dementia. Through them, we learned about resilience, connection, and the love that carries families through even the most difficult times.

Their experiences taught us:

To truly see the person, not just the diagnosis
That families need guidance, time, and emotional support
That living with dementia affects the whole family
That dignity must always come first
That connection and compassion change everything

Grace in Care exists to honour our families by caring for yours.

The families who shaped us

This section is dedicated to the loved ones who shaped the heart of Grace in Care.

Through the experiences of Colleen, Irene, Gwenda, Abe, and Molly, we witnessed the realities of ageing and dementia up close. We saw the strength it takes to care for someone you love, the uncertainty families face, and the importance of patience, understanding, and presence during difficult moments.

These experiences continue to guide how Grace in Care supports others. They remind us that dementia care is not only about services or support plans, but about relationships, identity, and treating each person with respect.

We honour our families by carrying their lessons into every interaction, every visit, and every conversation, supporting others with the same care, compassion, and dignity they taught us.

Our family dedication

💗 COLLEEN

Carrol’s Mum & Georgia’s Nanna — At the heart of our family today
Your strength and dignity continue to guide everything we do.
You showed us compassion, patience, and how to honor every stage of life.
You are the heart behind Grace in Care.
Your love shaped Georgia and me, and the values you gave us now shape the care we give others. (Aged 74 years young)

💗 IRENE

Georgia’s Great-Grandmother, Carrol’s Nanna & Colleen’s Mum — In loving memory

Your love, wisdom, and quiet strength live on through your great-grandchild, Georgia your grandchild, Carrol, and your daughter, Colleen. You shaped the values our family holds close — kindness, resilience, and deep respect for ageing. Your memory continues to guide the compassion we bring to every family we support.

💗 GWENDA

Jody’s Mum — A treasured part of our family today

“Your resilience, gentleness, and steady presence remind us how powerful kindness can be. You inspire the supportive, thoughtful approach we bring to every family who reaches out for help. Your influence shapes the way we listen, guide, and care.”

Gwenda — 90 years young, bringing strength, warmth and joy to her family.

💗 ABE

Georgia’s Grandad — Remembered with love (aged 89)

“Your humor, gentle nature, and deep love for family live on in Georgia’s compassion for every person she supports. Your memory reminds us that connection and understanding are just as important as clinical care.”

💗 MOLLY

Anne’s Mum — In loving memory (aged 84)

“Your living with dementia journey showed us the true meaning of dignity, gentleness and presence. Your story inspires our commitment to meaningful, person-centered dementia care for every family we meet.”