Dementia care in Dorset
Dorset dementia support from Helping Hands
When you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with dementia, it can make your world feel as if it’s falling apart, however it is possible for someone to live well with dementia for a long time after diagnosis. By making some allowances and adapting routines, you’ll be able to continue living in your own home for your entire dementia journey, which removed the worry that you’ll have to move into unfamiliar surroundings such as residential care or a nursing home. Across the whole of Dorset, we have local care teams who can support you to live as well and as independently as possible, so chat to us today about visiting or home care in Dorset.
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Supporting people living in Dorset
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Dementia care services tailored to you
Our quality care services are fully tailored to the individual we’re supporting, and in over 30 years of being established, we’ve cared for thousands of people living with various forms of dementia. We understand that dementia is an individualised condition – everyone’s experiences are different – which is why we design your package of care to your exact requirements and routines. This ensures that you get to continue living as you always have at home, and we can work with you and your loved ones to make the adjustments you need to keep you comfortable and safe at all times.
Qualified dementia carers in Dorset
Our carers across Dorset are amazing – they work tirelessly to support every one of our customers around the clock, every day of the year. We are always thrilled to receive such positive reviews of what our care teams achieve for our customers, which is why we work so hard choosing the very best people to join us who we know share our values for delivering exceptional care. We build on their skills and encourage their development so that they feel part of the family right from the start, and because our care is fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission you can trust us to do the best for your family too.
There are several ways to talk to us if you’d like to find out more about dementia care across Dorset. You can chat to our friendly customer care team seven days a week, utilise our chat window on our website or pop in to see your local branch team. You can find your nearest branch here. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact usNot sure what type of care you need? Request a brochure and read about our services in your own time.
Get a clear overview of costs and what affects pricing, so you can plan with confidence.
Discover why thousands of families trust us for personalised home care across England and Wales.
FAQs
Dementia home care is specialist one-to-one support that helps someone live well with dementia in their own Dorset home. Carers are trained in dementia and provide routine, reassurance, personal care and a familiar face.
Familiar surroundings, routines and possessions can reduce confusion and distress. Staying at home in Dorset with consistent carers often helps people feel calmer and more in control than a move to unfamiliar surroundings.
Support with daily routine, personal care, medication, meals, mobility and meaningful activity, plus companionship and reassurance during difficult moments. We focus on the person and what makes a good day for them.
Yes. Our Dorset carers receive dedicated dementia training so they can support changing needs, communicate well and respond calmly to anxiety, repetition or confusion.
Yes. From early memory support through to complex, advanced dementia, our visiting and live-in care in Dorset adapts as needs change, so care can continue at home rather than moving to a care home.
Visiting dementia care is charged by the hour and live-in care by the week, based on the support needed. Dorset costs start from £32.40 per hour for visiting care, while live-in care costs £1,675 per week for individuals or £2,125 per week for couples, with a clear quote provided after a free assessment.
Yes, regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with trained, vetted, DBS-checked carers.
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| Monday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |