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Dementia Care in Orpington
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Orpington 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 Orpington community
In Orpington, over 4,500 are living with dementia, a number that continues to rise each year as the population ages. For many families, finding the right support early can make a real difference in navigating what can be a challenging journey. At Home Instead Bromley, we provide personalised, reliable dementia care to those in Orpington who wish to remain independent in the comfort of their own home. Our Care Professionals undergo specialist City & Guilds dementia training and have over 12 years of experience supporting people through every stage. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, we’re proud to deliver care that is not only professional but focused on the individual, giving families confidence that their loved one is in safe hands.
Award-winning service you can rely on
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Adjusting to life after a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, and many families in Orpington aren’t sure where to begin. When you get in touch with us, we take the time to understand your situation and recommend a care approach that fits not just your loved one, but for the whole family. Even if you’re only just starting to notice the signs, our empathetic team and recognition through the Cora Phillips Dementia Friendly Award mean we’re well-placed to guide you. Dementia care might begin with simple domiciliary support, such as help around the home or company on visits to Orpington Hospital. Even as needs change, we adjust the care plan together, making sure everyone stays informed and supported.
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.
I thought I would drop you a short note of thanks for looking after my father. The knowledge that he is being visited regularly in case he does get into trouble is a great weight off my mind.
Mr D's Son
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done for my uncle. I really wish I had contacted you earlier in his illness, it would have helped me so much. I would unhesitatingly recommend Home Instead as a first class service.
LC's Niece
I’d like to express my sincere thanks to you and to your truly professional team for all the help and kindness they have extended to my mum. Mum thinks every one of her Care Professionals are wonderful and I certainly think so too!
RC's daughter
Please thank the Care Professionals for looking after Mum so well. It is amazing how she coped so long at home with such advanced dementia and she wouldn’t have been able to do this without the help of Home Instead.
Mrs H-S's Daughter
I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of my family, to thank you and all your colleagues for the marvellous services you have provided to my parents over the last few months.
Mr and Mrs L's son
The care professionals that visit Dad are fantastic with him, Dad is smiling and chatting with them.
I would recommend Home Instead to everyone looking for care for relatives.
CP- Daughter of client
The carers were professional, kind, caring, respectful, punctual and always reliable. My mother so looked forward to their daily visits, as they gave her dignity and friendship.
HB- Daughter of Client
We are so grateful for the way that you supported my Mum and Dad during a very challenging couple of years.
All the team were kind and considerate and it made such a difference to us as a family to know that they were visiting.
DE- Son of Client
Choosing the right care providers for loved ones is so important, and everyone who my Father has had has been kind, gentle empathetic, honest and caring and they are all angels in our eyes.
GS- Daughter of client
The carers that Mum and Dad have been amazing. They help with all care whilst maintaining Mum and Dad’s dignity. It’s lovely to walk in and hear Mum and Dad laughing with the carers chatting about everything. They always go the extra mile.
LK-daughter of client
I can’t rate Home Instead Bromley highly enough. My dad has used their care since Jan 2020, and I have found them extremely kind and always very efficient.
HL- Daughter of client
When I turned 90 years old, I decided to look for some extra help.
I have had excellent care. If anyone finds themselves in my situation I would strongly advise them to pick up the phone and call Home Instead!
Mrs H
I feel my mother is in very good hands.
She has a regular team of carers that have built a good rapport with her and the family.
An excellent holistic approach and high standards of care.
Tailored Dementia Care in Orpington
For many older adults living with dementia, staying connected to the community can become more difficult, especially as memory, mood, or confidence begin to change. We know that staying involved in local life is key to maintaining wellbeing, and with our owner Karina Brown serving as a Trustee of Music as Therapy International, what better way to reconnect than through familiar songs? One of our clients in Orpington, for example, had become less mobile and withdrawn, but with the support of their Care Professional, they now regularly attend our Love to Move sessions at Orpington PCN. It’s a simple but effective way to bring spark reminiscent conversations, reminding them of what they still can do, rather than what they’ve lost.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Orpington
Our dementia care in Orpington is delivered by a committed team who combine specialist training with genuine care for the people they support. Many of us have first-hand experience in supporting dementia, which brings empathy and understanding to every visit. With our owner being Train the Trainer certified in dementia care, we benefit from in-depth training to deliver the highest standard of support. We take time to get to know each client, their personality and preferences, so we can match them with a care professional who’s a natural fit. Our office team stays closely involved, regularly reviewing care plans and keeping families updated, so that as needs evolve, your loved one continues receiving care that feels right for them.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Orpington
As part of our dementia home care in Orpington, we’re proud to support clients in staying socially active and connected to the local community. We regularly visit the Dementia and Friendship Café at Orpington Village Hall, a space where attendees can take part in memory-friendly activities and connect with others in a similar stage of life. We also encourage creative engagement through craft sessions at the Artisam Studio, both being wonderful ways to stimulate memory, coordination, and social interaction. With a familiar Care Professional on hand for support, clients can take part with confidence, knowing they’re not only cared for at home but also encouraged to stay engaged with the community around them.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst, Shortlands, Southborough, Elmers End, New Beckenham, Chelsfield, Coney Hall, Keston, Bromley Common, Sundridge, Hayes, West Wickham, Plaistow, Well Hill, Green Street Green, Downham, Farnborough, Nash, Maypole, Bickley, Bromley, Crofton, Elmstead, Goddington, Locksbottom, Upper Elmers End, Eden Park, Park Langley, Widmore, Keston Mark, Pratt's Bottom, Bopeep, Leaves Green, Downe, Luxted, Kent Gate, Farthing Street
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
BR6 8, BR3 5, BR3 4, BR6 6, BR2 7, BR3 6, BR2 6, BR7 6, BR1 4, BR2 0, BR3 3, BR1 1, BR4 9, BR6 0, BR1 5, BR6 9, BR4 0, BR3 1, BR7 5, BR1 2, BR6 7, BR2 8, BR2 9, BR1 3
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington 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 Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Bromley, Chislehurst and Orpington 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 020 8658 2535, or fill out the form below.
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