If you or a family member has been diagnosed with dementia then you are not alone – there are roughly 850,000 people with the condition in the UK. Dementia is incurable and the symptoms advance over time. However, lots can be done to manage the symptoms and people with dementia can continue to live a safe and happy life with the right support.
At Helping Hands, we are experts in dementia care and have a nationwide team with more than 30 years of experience supporting people with the condition. We believe that quality care is essential to maintaining a good quality of life with dementia. Our home care Sale team can help you live on your terms and choose the lifestyle you want, despite the challenges of dementia.
Our Sale home care team have outstanding skills and knowledge of dementia, having received award-winning training which takes place at our very own Centre of Excellence – the first training facility to be endorsed in the UK. All of our home care services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission and the Care Inspectorate Wales. Having this accreditation means you can have complete confidence in the skills and expertise of our carers. We place special importance on dementia care and lots of our carers choose to complete additional training courses to expand their knowledge of dementia care. When you choose Helping Hands, you can relax knowing that your loved one will receive the best standards of care in the industry. Our team is caring, passionate, and committed to helping people with dementia live well despite the condition.
Most people with dementia require some level of care as the condition advances. You might realise that a loved one is losing their memories or finding their daily activities more strenuous. In this situation, we can arrange for a carer to provide assistance. We can help your loved one by providing the support they need to remain living in their own home. Our carers can assist with a wide variety of tasks like personal care, cooking, cleaning, running errands, or administering medication. Dedicated one-to-one support from a carer will enable your loved one to continue living at home safely while maintaining their independence and freedom.
A change of scenery can be extremely daunting for someone with dementia. This is why more and more families are choosing to care for their relatives at home, rather than moving them to a residential nursing facility. We can provide the support that your loved one needs to continue living at home, without the stress of moving to a new living environment. Seeing a familiar and friendly face every day can also be a valuable source of companionship and social interaction. Our carers are taught how to support people with dementia on both a physical and emotional level. Many of our carers form strong bonds with the person they are caring for.
More than 50% of our customers have some form of dementia and we are renowned experts in dementia care. We apply our experience in the care industry to create unique support plans that are customized to the needs of your loved one. We understand that every situation is different and we will always treat you as an individual, with unique care needs. Our dementia home care packages are flexible and can be updated whenever your needs change. We can arrange visiting care from several days a week to daily visits. We can also arrange full-time live-in care in Sale if you loved one needs around the clock support. You can have peace of mind knowing that your loved one is receiving support whenever they need it.
Being a family-run company, we know just how difficult it can be to have a family member diagnosed with dementia. Our carers have extensive experience in dementia care and we will always take the time to find the right care solution for you. If you would like to have a chat about our dementia care services, then please give us a call. Our friendly customer advisors are here to help 24 hours, 7 days a week. You can also visit your local branch to meet the care team and discuss our home care services.