Wokingham Dementia Support: A Helpful List of Contacts

If you are looking for a handy list of Wokingham dementia support, charities, and local associations, this is your list! Feel free to bookmark it.

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Wokingham Dementia Support: UK Government allowance and benefits

The UK government’s website has several helpful guides, includingAttendance Allowance andCarer’s Allowance links.

Attendance Allowance is a benefit top-up for anyone with a disability or long-term condition. Its aim is to supplement care costs. However, how much and whether you are eligible is entirely discretionary.

Carer’s Allowance was created to benefit those caring for someone over 35 hours per week. Its aim is to supplement any income loss during unpaid care activities. If you care for both parents, you should note that your Carer’s Allowance does not increase based on the number of people you attend during those care hours.

TheDepartment of Work and Pensions will assist you further in claiming one or both of these benefits and any council tax reductions or subsidies.

Other helpful guides on the website include:

If you need more help with the cost of care, scroll down to our local contacts section for support from your local authority.

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Wokingham Dementia Support: National Support Groups and Charities

Dementia support groups and charities are always helpful to have in your book of contacts. Here are the ones we recommend:

Alzheimer’s Research UK

They provide a wealth of information to help you make sense of a diagnosis.

www.alzheimersresearchuk.org

Alzheimer’s Society

A charity designed to help you share your story and connect with local people and resources.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Carers UK

Our go-to recommendation for expert advice for unpaid carers.

www.carersuk.org

DEEP

This charity connects over 80 local groups for people living with dementia across the country.

www.dementiavoices.org.uk

Dementia Adventure

Holidays for those living with dementia with support teams in place when you need them.

dementiaadventure.org

Dementia Help

A digital magazine for dementia carers.

dementiahelpuk.com

Dementia UK

A nursing charity specialising in dementia care, advice and support.

www.dementiauk.org

MedicAlert Safe and Found Programme

A charity organisation that offers medical ID services and personal devices to help trace and identify missing persons with dementia.

www.medicalert.org.uk/safe-and-found

NHS Information

Alzheimer’s disease:www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease

Dementia symptoms and diagnosis:www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis

Dementia with Lewy bodies:www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia-with-lewy-bodies

Frontotemporal dementia:www.nhs.uk/conditions/frontotemporal-dementia

Vascular dementia:www.nhs.uk/conditions/vascular-dementia

Play List for Life

Low-cost music streaming provision for loved ones with dementia. This service allows you to create personalised playlists that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

www.playlistforlife.org.uk

Rare Dementia Support

If your loved one is diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, this charity can help provide information and support.

www.raredementiasupport.org

Young Dementia Network

A charity explicitly aimed at supporting younger people with a dementia diagnosis and their families.

www.youngdementianetwork.org

Wokingham Dementia Support: Local Support Contacts

For more localised dementia care and support, please consult the following:

Dementia Friendly Wokingham

A collaboration project between Understanding Dementia, Age UK Berkshire and The Link Visiting Scheme, with support from Wokingham Borough Council. The aim is to provide localised support and advice.

www.dementiafriendlywokingham.co.uk

Wokingham Borough Council

The Wokingham Borough Council website has several helpful links:

Local Authority support services and assistance (including blue badges, meals on wheels, etc.)
Needs assistance with a means test for care funding support (essential for attendance allowance and carer’s allowance)
Assistance for adapting your home to a dementia-friendly environment

You should also be able to findadvice on their website for blue driving badges, meals on wheels, occupational therapy, and more.

senior male client being supported by care professional

Wokingham Dementia Care: Specialist Home Care Providers

Home Instead Ascot, Camberley and Wokingham

When you need more help at home, we can offer specialist dementia care services from our Home Instead Ascot, Camberley and Wokingham Office. Our services can include any or all of the following:

Domicilary and personal care
Home care
Live-in Care
Condition-led dementia care based on the diagnosis and prognosis
Palliative care

We also provide companionship and crucial social interaction, culminating in a more effective and holistic approach to dementia care in the area. Our ethos is to allow your loved one to remain healthy and happy in the home they love.

You can call us for a free, no-obligation home visit at 01276 903106

Home Instead Ascot care professional sitting next to her client smiling

Meet Jean, a Home Instead Wokingham Client

Our client Jean has advanced dementia and is very confused when people visit, which can present challenging behaviour to anyone she doesn’t recognise (family, friends and care workers). Most of all, it was a very frightening experience for Jean. However, with the consistency of Lora, Lorrie, and Michelle, her care professionals, she now sits calmly and sings in the kitchen while watching the birds instead of pacing. She also enjoys an occasional trip to the garden centre, fully supported by her team, who she regards as friends.

Before our support, this simple wasn’t possible. Jean often paced and shouted because she felt unsafe in her own home. Home Instead Wokingham was able to step in and provide the assistance she needed to help build a new confidence and set of behaviours.

How can you work with Home Instead Wokingham?

To get started with Home Instead, simply reach out to us by

calling 01276 903106

or emailing [email protected]

Our friendly Care Managers are here to assist with any inquiries you may have.

After you contact us, we’ll arrange a no-obligation home visit at a time that suits you. This visit will allow you to meet our dedicated team and learn about our approach to care. During this time, we’ll perform a complimentary falls assessment to identify any potential hazards in your home. You will receive a detailed report filled with valuable information and suggestions to help ensure the safety of your loved one as they navigate their dementia journey.

This home visit also presents an excellent opportunity for us to discuss your unique care requirements and craft a tailored personalised care plan. We believe that your input is crucial in this process because it allows you to shape the services we provide.

Finally, we will coordinate a follow-up meeting to introduce you to your Care Professionals. This introductory session is designed to build a rapport among caregivers, your loved one, and you, the family, facilitating a smooth home-care transition for everyone.