Dementia care in Sherborne
High quality Sherborne dementia care from Helping Hands
The future can be uncertain when you’re diagnosed with dementia; will you be able to continue living at home if you don’t want to go into residential care? The simple answer is ‘yes’, because with additional support from Helping Hands your routine can continue as you wish. Dementia is a progressive condition, which means that it will get worse as time goes on, however everyone is different and your experiences will be unique to you. This is why we build your package of dementia care from the ground up – we don’t believe in ‘one size fits all’ and never have.
Find your local branch’s details including location, opening times and services offered.
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.
Why care at home is a good option for somebody with dementia
We offer visiting and live-in care that delivers as much support as you need to live independently at home. With visits starting from just 30 minutes, we can support with every aspect of your daily routine, such as personal care and housework. Having care at home means that you continue living in comfortable and familiar surroundings, which can help to reduce anxiety and confusion as dementia progresses. If you would prefer to have the reassurance of someone living in your home with you, our live-in care offers an around-the-clock solution to your support needs, giving peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.
When to choose dementia care at home
You may be struggling to keep your home as clean and tidy as you always did, perhaps because you can no longer manipulate the vacuum, or you’ve lost confidence to take a shower. You might be forgetting to take your medication which is compromising your physical wellbeing or not eating as well as you should. Whatever you’re finding more difficult can be eased by having one of our amazing carers visiting you or living in your home. We’ve been supporting people to live well in the home they love since 1989, so it’s no surprise we’re the UK’s most trusted home care company.
An alternative to residential care
Dementia home care in Burton-on-Trent from Helping Hands serves as a viable alternative to residential care, and here’s why:
You can remain in the comfort of your own home
You have full control over your meal times and preferences
One-to-one, 24-hour care from your own dedicated carer
You can continue with your preferred lifestyle and routines
Your friends and family can visit as much as they like
Expert care tailored to your needs
Our flexible dementia care is tailored to your needs, meaning things can be easily adjusted when necessary. Because dementia is progressive, your condition may change regularly, and it’s important that you have a programme of care which moulds around you. We build our customers’ care individually, depending on how they like to live, and we spend time getting to know you and how you like things done. We’ll undertake every aspect of your daily routine such as housework, personal care and mobility, as well as accompanying you to medical appointments and activities outside your home.
Qualified dementia carers in Sherborne
Our carers are amazing people who make such a difference to thousands of people, every single day. We carefully choose who comes to work for us, making sure they share our passion for delivering exceptional home care and have the references and DBS to support this. We have our own in-house training academy that ensures all of our employees receive a bespoke training programme tailored to their job role and provide qualifications when they decide they’d like to progress their knowledge. We have our own team of clinical nurses at Helping Hands, who oversee all of our more complex packages, and train your carers on any additional skills they’ll need in your home.
Choosing Helping Hands for Dementia care
Because we’ve been supporting customers in their own homes for 37 years, we’re considered the UK’s home care specialists, and it shows. We have more than 5000 Trustpilot reviews that describe the difference our carers make every day, so you don’t have to take our word for it. Our local care teams across England and Wales support people via our network of 155 branches, all owned and managed by us. We feel that by maintaining control and not selling franchises we preserve a consistently high standard.
How much does Dementia care cost in Sherborne?
It’s important that we quote you personally for the care you’re going to receive, as it’s designed around you and your dementia needs, however we also understand that you need to put plans in place. Consequently, you can visit our dedicated costs and funding page to give you a starting point, where you can see that our visiting care begins at £32.40 per hour, and our live-in care starts from £1,675 per week for an individual, or £2,125 for a couple.
You can contact us any way you prefer, via phone, webform, or in person. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer care team are waiting for your call, seven days a week, while your local branch team will welcome you and your loved ones if you prefer chatting face to face.
Dementia care in Sherborne FAQs
Whenever you need extra support at home with any aspect of your daily routine, dementia care in Sherborne is the right choice.
We support people living with different types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia or Lewy Body dementia, as well as less common types. We support people throughout their dementia journey, regardless of the stage they’re at.
Helping Hands is not like other home care companies, or care agencies. We are a private home care company and have been since we began in 1989. Consequently, we will guide you through the entire process from the first moment you contact us, and we’ll manage your package of care for as long as you’re with us. Agencies traditionally charge you a fee to ‘match’ you with a carer, then leave you to manage everything else yourself.
Dementia care from Helping Hands includes all of the practical and emotional support you’ll need to live as well as possible. Our visiting and live-in care is built around your needs, whether you need low-level or more complex support. Our own team of clinical nurses ensure that your carer has all the skills they’ll need to care for you fully at home.
Our dementia care in Sherborne is suitable for early- and later-stage dementia, in fact for any stage of your dementia journey. We provide dementia care for people from beginning to end, and have been doing so for 37 years.
Because we’re not a care agency our carers aren’t self-employed; they’re employed by us and therefore fully covered by our insurance. They also benefit from the protection of UK labour laws, meaning we pay them well, they accrue holiday, and can access sick leave.
The costs of dementia care at home in Sherborne vary, depending on the complexity of your needs. Visiting our dedicated costs and funding page means you’ll have all the information you’ll need.
Sherborne dementia care supports familiar routines and environments for people living with dementia. This is because remaining in surroundings that you know can help to reduce anxiety and confusion along your dementia journey, and having the same friendly faces delivering your care will keep things stable and consistent for you.
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