The five pillars of dementia care are commonly described as medical management, safety, emotional support, meaningful activity, and carer support. Medical management covers diagnosis, medication review, and monitoring of physical health. Safety means adapting the home and routines to prevent harm. Emotional support addresses the person’s feelings of fear, confusion, or loss of identity. Meaningful activity keeps the person engaged and purposeful. Carer support recognises that the person giving care also needs rest, help, and guidance. Together, these pillars provide a framework for care that looks after the whole person, not just the symptoms.