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Dementia Care in Eastbourne & Hailsham
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Eastbourne & Hailsham from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Eastbourne & Hailsham Dementia Care team, here to help every step of the way
We’ve guided many families facing the challenges that come with caring for someone with dementia and we know just how overwhelming it can feel. As part of our commitment to our local community, we’re proud to partner with local organisations which look to develop better ways to support families affected by dementia. We’re particularly proud of our work with the Sea DEEP peer support group, creating a warm and welcoming space where people with dementia can make friends and feel understood. Together with our friends at the Wealden Dementia Action Alliance, Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance and Alzheimer’s Society, we’re helping to spread awareness and understanding throughout our community.
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Get in touch Why Dementia Care may be right for you
We believe in making dementia care personal and meaningful, which is why our Care Professionals take the time to really get to know your loved one and provide care that feels just right for them in their own home. We understand how important it is to keep familiar routines and independence, so we gently support daily activities, help manage symptoms and create enjoyable moments that keep both the mind and body active. When you choose us for dementia care at home, your loved one can stay in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by familiar memories, while you have the peace of mind knowing they’re in caring, professional hands.
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.
Home Instead Eastbourne & Hailsham offers a first class and professional care service, we have absolutely no complaints or issues.
Dennis T: Client's husband
They always go above and beyond and built an amazing relationship with her, they really treat her with dignity and the utmost care. I would never go anywhere else or recommend anyone else for home care visits.
Katie A: Client's Great-Niece
Mum and Dad considered them (Home Instead Care Pros) part of the family and spent many a happy hour not just being looked after, but also treated with kindness and respect.
Teresa C: Clients' Daughter
The service this company provides is outstanding, the carers are professional, friendly, caring and always go the extra mile.
Christine W: Client's Daughter
Tailored Dementia Care in Eastbourne & Hailsham
More and more families are being affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s as we live longer lives. The good news is that we’re getting much better at spotting the early signs. Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes or already have a diagnosis, we’re here to help you or your loved one maintain independence as possible. Getting support early on can make such a difference – it helps everyone adjust gradually and keeps daily life flowing smoothly. We’ve spent years providing dementia care at home, learning what works best to keep people comfortable, confident and well-cared for in their own familiar space.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care from experienced home care professionals in Eastbourne & Hailsham
Our Care Professional’s complete a dementia awareness programme designed specifically for supporting people at home with dementia. We’ve worked with experts in ageing, dementia specialists and doctors across Eastbourne, Polegate and Hailsham to create care plans that really work for our clients. Our approach is all about building relationships and providing support that helps your loved one feel safe and peaceful at home, keeps them involved in daily life, ensures they’re eating well, enjoying company and keeping their mind active. We also understand how tiring it can be for family carers, so we’re here to give loved ones a break when they need it too.
Additional support and activities in Eastbourne & Hailsham
At the heart of our dementia care at home is keeping your loved one connected to the wonderful community they know and love. We believe a diagnosis shouldn’t mean missing out on life’s simple pleasures – whether that’s feeling the sea breeze along Eastbourne’s stunning seafront, enjoying a warming cup of tea at the charming Beachy Head café, or watching the boats glide by at Sovereign Harbour on a sunny afternoon. We host 3 monthly Community Cafés, which bring people together in welcoming venues across Polegate, Hailsham and Willingdon. These relaxed, dementia-friendly gatherings offer a warm and understanding environment where those living with dementia can chat, share experiences and create friendships over a cup of tea, fruit and cake.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Eastbourne & Hailsham team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Alfriston, East Dean, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Meads, Old Town, Pevensey, Polegate, Stone Cross, Willingdon
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
BN23 5, BN23 8, BN21 3, BN21 4, BN22 7, BN22 0, BN26 5, BN24 6, BN22 9, BN22 8, BN24 5, BN23 7, BN20 7, BN23 6, BN21 2, BN21 1, BN20 9, BN27 2, TN21 0, BN27 4, BN20 0, BN20 8, BN27 1, BN27 3, BN26 6
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Eastbourne & Hailsham a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Eastbourne & Hailsham 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 Eastbourne & Hailsham team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Eastbourne & Hailsham 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 01323 916901, or fill out the form below.
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