Living with Dementia

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops Dementia - it's one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Home Instead can take your worries away

Types Of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Dementia. It is caused by a build-up of proteins in the brain which affect how the brain cells transmit messages. As time passes, more and more brain cells are damaged, leading to worsening symptoms
Lewy body dementia is a progressive, complex and challenging condition which is thought to account for 10- 15% of all those with dementia. Around 10% of younger people with dementia have dementia with Lewy bodies. 
Mixed Dementia A  person with mixed dementia would experience a mixture of the symptoms associated with the types of dementia they have. Mixed Dementia is much more common in older age groups, such as those over 75 years. For Alzheimer’s and Vascular mixed dementia the main risk factors are older age, high blood pressure and blood vessel damage in the brain.

Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia
Our team of Care professionals have expertise in providing quality of life to people with Dementia to achieve an independent life at home and in their communities. Our Care Pros have all undergone comprehensive training and evaluation to ensure they deliver specialist care for people living with every stage of Dementia. 
We are passionate about providing Care and Support for people in our local area and in our communities to enable people to continue living at home where they feel safe and secure.