Dementia care in Melksham
High-quality care in Melksham from Helping Hands
At Helping Hands, we know that you deserve the best of the best when it comes to home care in Melksham. We offer high-quality carers who can tailor a care plan around your unique needs. We’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission so we’re always on top of our game. We’ve been around since 1989 with over 30 years of experience, so it’s safe to say we’re we’ve ‘been there, done that’. If you or a loved one needs help managing their dementia, then we can offer the best care around. Melksham is right next to the beautiful River Avon, so why would you want to leave? With Helping Hands, you won’t have to!
Not 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.
When to choose dementia care
If you or a loved with is living with dementia, it might be difficult to know when to choose to get some help. Considering different care options can be overwhelming and at times, daunting. We’re here to take the fear away from making those tricky decisions. Living with dementia doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life; it may just mean you need a bit of help to get along. Whether you just need an extra pair of hands to walk the dog or do the dishes lately, we can offer visiting care from as little as 30 minutes a week. Or if you feel you need a whole other person full-time to help keep an eye on things, our bespoke live-in care could be perfect for you.
Expert care tailored to your needs
Our carers are passionate about what they do. Not only are they trained in general housekeeping, meal preparation and being outright crossword puzzle boffins, but they’re also trained in dementia-specific training. This means we can tailor a care plan around you and your unique needs, with you calling the shots. They are experts in managing your medication, creating a helpful daily routine, and making your home as dementia friendly as possible. We can help with fall and trip prevention, general mobility support, and palliative care if needed. However far your dementia may have progressed, we can help manage it, so it doesn’t manage you!
Qualified carers providing dementia care in Melksham
Our carers go through our superb training program to add to their already extensive knowledge and experience. At Helping Hands, we also offer nursing care if your needs require a more medically experienced approach. Not only are they best at care, but they’re also handpicked to match your personality and interests. Maybe your favourite thing to do in Melksham is go to the annual ‘Party in the Park’. If so, we can find a carer who’s an expert in caring for dementia, but also just happens to love a good old carnival parade too! Not only are they qualified to handle your dementia-specific lifestyle, but they’re qualified to be kind and compassionate friends too.
If you have more questions about how to live your best life with dementia, then feel free to contact us over the phone or via our Live Chat. Or if you prefer a more hands-on approach, why not pop into one of our branches for a face-to-face chat? Your nearest branch to Melksham is our Bath branch. Make a day of it and go and go and enjoy the amazing Roman baths! After, you can set your mind at ease about any dementia questions you may have.
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 Melksham 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 Melksham 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 Melksham 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 Melksham 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. Melksham 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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Opening times
| 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 |