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Dementia Care in Hastings
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Hastings from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careHighest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
The Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Hastings community
At Home Instead, we provide specialist dementia care in Hastings that puts people first. Our approach recognises that every person’s journey with dementia is unique, requiring personalised support that adapts as needs change. We’re proud to be the only home care company offering City & Guilds Assured dementia training to our Care Professionals, ensuring the highest standard of care for your loved ones. Our “no uniform” policy helps create a relaxed environment while our thorough matching process ensures we pair clients with Care Professionals who share similar interests and personalities, making every interaction more meaningful and comfortable.
Award-winning service you can rely on
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Living with dementia can make familiar surroundings incredibly important for maintaining a sense of security and wellbeing. Our care at home allows your loved one to remain in the place where memories and routines provide essential stability, reducing confusion and anxiety that can come with unfamiliar environments. We understand how challenging everyday tasks can become, from preparing meals to managing medication or maintaining personal hygiene. Our specially trained Care Professionals provide gentle support with these activities while preserving dignity and independence, always moving at your loved one’s pace rather than imposing a rigid schedule.
What we do to care for your loved ones
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
We have had excellent service from the very beginning… All the Care Pros have been lovely and the communication between myself and the manager is excellent, nothing is too much trouble and I know Mum is in safe hands when I can’t be there.
LP: Daughter of a Client
Home Instead Bexhill has cared for my mother for almost 2 years and has always provided wonderful care. They matched Mum with a very kind Care Professional, and the continuity of care meant Mum built up a warm relationship with her. I would have no hesitation in recommending Home instead Bexhill.
SC: Daughter of a Client
Home Instead cared for my parents over a period of 2 years, showing exceptional care, and great flexibility as their needs changed over the time. It meant my parents could stay in their home for much longer than was anticipated, they were so lovely and caring.
CB: Son of a Client
My mother insisted on living alone in her own home and doesn’t want to move into a nursing home. A year or so ago we discovered Home Instead and they have have been life savers. They go out of their way to make sure she is happy and provide a very caring service which goes beyond the call of duty.
SR: Daughter of a Client
Tailored Dementia Care in Hastings
Our Hastings team takes pride in helping clients stay connected to local community life, which can significantly benefit those living with dementia. We regularly accompany clients to local cafes and events or support them in attending specialised groups at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Supporter hub in Bexhill, where shared experiences create a sense of belonging. On sunny days, you might find us helping clients enjoy the beautiful Hastings seafront or the peaceful Alexandra Park, places that often spark joy and memories. We can also support visits to local cafés like The Bookkeeper in St Leonards or arrange transport to community events, ensuring life continues to be lived richly despite the challenges dementia presents.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Hastings
We are led by Caroline Aherne, who founded our Hastings and Bexhill service in 2016 with a commitment to providing genuinely person-centred dementia care. Our manager, Tyne Sugden, started her journey as a Care Professional before working her way up to management, bringing invaluable first-hand experience to her role. The family feeling continues with Louise Aherne, who applies her varied experience from Care Professionals to office-based roles in carefully matching our clients with the right Care Professionals. Louise Anton completes our core team, providing vital administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly from our welcoming Bexhill-on-Sea office, where you’re always welcome to pop in for advice or a chat.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Hastings
Our roots in the Hastings and Bexhill communities run deep through active participation in local dementia initiatives and support networks. We regularly attend dementia support meetings across Bexhill, St Leonards, Hastings and Battle areas, sharing knowledge and keeping updated on local resources available to families. Our monthly Companionship Café in Bexhill, held on the fourth Friday of each month, has become a valued gathering place for those living with dementia and their families to socialise in a supportive environment. Building on this success, we’re currently working to establish similar cafés across the region, extending our community support beyond direct care services.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Bexhill, Battle and Hastings team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Bexhill-on-Sea, Old Town, Old Town, Ore, Blacklands, Battle, Sidley, Silverhill Park, Silverhill, Pebsham, Belmont, Cooden, Clive Vale, Harley Shute, Glenleigh Park, Fairlight, Bulverhythe, Sedlescombe, Ninfield, Icklesham, Winchelsea Beach, Baldslow, Pett, Glyne Gap, Netherfield, Winchelsea, Westfield, Cliff End, Three Oaks, Guestling Green, Whatlington, Hooe Common, Kent Street, Hollington, St Leonards, Guestling Thorn, Crowhurst, Catsfield, Whydown, Hooe, Collington, Bohemia, Penhurst, Lunsford's Cross, Little Common, Hastings, West Hill, Central, St Helen's, West Marina, Tilekiln, Castleham, Broomgrove, St Leonards Green, High Wickham, Filsham, The Highlands, Telham, Guestling, Pett Level, Ashburnham, Blackfriars, Starr's Green, Glengorse, Henleys Down, Marlpits
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
TN38 9, TN40 2, TN35 5, TN36 4, TN34 2, TN38 0, TN38 8, TN40 1, TN37 6, TN37 7, TN34 1, TN39 4, TN39 3, TN34 3, TN33 0, TN35 4, TN39 5, TN33 9
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Bexhill, Battle and Hastings a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Bexhill, Battle and Hastings is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - What are the benefits of dementia care at home?
With the right care and support, a person living with dementia can be as independent as possible. Dementia home care can enable them to live happily and securely in their own home, in familiar surroundings, surrounded by people they know.
- I have dementia / my loved one has dementia. Can you help me?
Yes. We understand how difficult it can be caring for someone living with dementia but we have years of experience in helping families cope with the situation at home. Our City & Guilds Assured dementia training programme ensures that our Care Professionals are fully equipped to provide exceptional care for individuals living with all types of dementia.
- What is the most common type of of dementia in the UK?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, followed by Vascular dementia and then dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Discover More - What are some of the possible symptoms of dementia?
- Difficulties with problem solving
- Memory impairment
- Memory lapses
- Struggle to find words
- Difficulty processing information
- Difficulty making sense of what is seen
- Recognising people and places
- Changes in mood and behaviour
- Will my loved one have to give up their pet now they have been diagnosed with dementia?
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it is often assumed that keeping their beloved pet is impossible. This is not necessarily the case. Studies have shown that pets have actually been known to increase the health of those with dementia while providing them with a friend to spend their time with. Owning a cute and cuddly companion can even be an essential part of their daily routine. Before jumping to any conclusions, it may be beneficial to review all of your options when it comes to this important decision.
An unexpected diagnosis can be frightening or difficult, and some might discover that they want their pet to remain by their side. After considering the following factors, you may find that there are other alternatives to immediately giving up a best friend.
Discover More - How can I help my loved one when they have dementia?
For people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, lack of stimulation and boredom can be one of the most frustrating things. It’s important to provide activities that engage and bring pleasure to people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Stimulating activities can help keep them in high spirits and prevent them from developing depression, whilst lessening anxiety and irritability.
Activities should aim to:
- Stir memories and allow them to reminisce about their life
- Foster emotional connections with others – contact with others is vital
- Encourage self-expression
- Make them feel more engaged with life
- Help them feel productive
- My loved one with Dementia has begun to develop aggressive behaviour, can you give me any advice?
If you have a relative with dementia – perhaps you are their carer – you may be aware that at some point you might find yourself dealing with aggressive behaviour from them. This is a prospect that many people fear, but there are ways to cope with such challenging behaviours.
Discover More - Are there warning signs that I or my loved one are getting dementia?
The early stages of dementia are not always obvious, and symptoms and problems might develop slowly. To add to these difficulties, early signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia are frequently easy to dismiss as a normal sign of ageing. However, if you know what to look out for, you can keep an eye on yourself and your loved ones and identify symptoms early. This will allow you to get the medical advice early on and work out care ahead of time.
Discover More - This is my loved ones first Christmas after being diagnosed with dementia, is there any advice you can give?
For a person with dementia, Christmas poses challenges that include disruption to a routine, confusing changes to décor and the layout of a home, and the pressure to be social over extended periods of time. When somebody’s memory or cognitive skills are deteriorating, they will find these tasks especially difficult; it is important that they are catered for in the most sensitive ways possible.
By looking at each potential challenge in turn, we have suggested some ways to manage these difficulties and have a successful Christmas without causing your loved one with dementia distress or exacerbating their confusion.
Discover More - What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
There are many types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is simply one form of dementia.
Learn More - Where did the name ‘Alzheimer’s’ come from?
Dr. Alois Alzheimer is credited with discovering Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Alzheimer was a well-known and popular German physician and researcher working in the early 1900s. Physicians and scientists at the time had a fascination with the human brain and were studying it to better understand how it worked.
Dr. Alzheimer met Auguste Deter, the first person who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Auguste told Dr. Alzheimer, “I have forgotten myself”. He brought her to the doctor when she started to have memory loss and delusions. Dr. Alzheimer studied her for several years, noting her decline.
Because of Dr. Alzheimer’s discovery, the disease was named after him.
- I have Alzheimer’s disease/my loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. Can you help me?
Certainly. We know how challenging it can be caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, however we have years of experience in helping families cope with the situation at home. Our City & Guilds Assured dementia training programme means our Care Professionals are trained to care for people living with all the different types of dementia.
Reach out and talk to the Bexhill, Battle and Hastings team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Bexhill, Battle and Hastings team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Dementia Care service, please call us on 01424 401402, or fill out the form below.
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