Fleet Dementia Support: A Helpful List of Contacts
Are you looking for Fleet dementia support groups, associations and charities? Bookmark our handy list of national and local contacts!
Fleet Dementia Support: Government's guides to allowance and benefits
The Government’s website offers a range of individual and carer dementia support guides. These include:
- Attendance allowance: Anyone diagnosed with dementia could claim a top-up of their universal credit or pension. The additional benefit goes towards the cost of care. However, you should contact the Department of Work and Pensions to understand the benefits offered in your unique situation.
- Carer’s allowance: A benefit for anyone who attends and cares for someone else for a minimum of 35 hours per week.
In both cases, you may be able to apply for other benefits, such as council tax reductions.
Through the government website, you will also find information on:
It is also worth noting that your local authority can help you with the cost of care. Scroll down to the “local support” section for contacts.
Fleet Dementia Support: National Contacts
Here is a selection of the dementia support and charity organisations you can access nationally.
Alzheimer’s Research UK
A charity that provides a wealth of information from research to treatment understanding, helping you make sense of a diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s Society
A supportive charity that helps you share your story and connect with local resources and fellow carers or those living with dementia.
Carers UK
Expert advice for unpaid carers.
DEEP
A network of over 80 groups for people living with dementia who can provide you with connection and shared learning.
Dementia Adventure
Supported holidays for those living with dementia.
Dementia Help
An online magazine for those who care for someone living with dementia.
Dementia UK
A specialist dementia nursing charity.
MedicAlert Safe and Found Programme
Medical ID services and personal devices to help identify and reunite missing persons with dementia and their families.
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
Music has been shown to positively impact people with dementia, helping to stimulate memories and improve mood. This service allows you to create personalised playlists that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
Rare Dementia Support
Support for those who have received a diagnosis of a rare form of dementia.
Royal Airforces Dementia Support
For serving or ex-airforce veterans.
Young Dementia Network
A charity that supports younger people living with a dementia diagnosis and their families.
Fleet Dementia Support: Local Support
Here is a list of localised Fleet dementia support groups and charities.
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
A charity aimed at helping those living in the county with opportunities to contribute to communities and find support.
dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk
Hampshire County Council
Here are your Hampshire County Council links:
- Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service and Emergency Planning
- Needs checker for support eligibility or care assessments for individuals or their carers. You will need this to apply for government allowances or care funding.
- Local information and support are provided by Connect to support for Hampshire.
You should also be able to find advice on their website for blue driving badges, meals on wheels, occupational therapy, and more.
Fleet dementia care
Home Instead Farnborough, Farnham and Fleet
We can offer you a wide range of care at home support services from our Home Instead Farnborough, Farnham and Fleet Office. Services can include:
- Domicilary and personal care
- Home care
- Live-in Care
- Condition-led dementia care based on your diagnosis
- Palliative care
Our expertly trained team goes beyond traditional care assistance to provide companionship and a holistic approach to helping you or your loved one retain a sense of self. We have found that this allows our clients to stay connected and maintain social and family connections while living a healthier and happier life at home.
You can call us for a free, no-obligation home visit at 01252 758 716
Meet Ivy, a Home Instead Fleet Client
Ivy lives in an independent living facility and is now living with advanced dementia; we visit 4 times a week, take her to her local singing for the mind class on a Wednesday, take her to have her nails done on a Friday, and support her with showering at the weekend.
Before Ivy received our support, her community and social engagement were fast decreasing due to her condition change. Home Instead Fleet was able to step in and offer assistance from trained staff who have helped build her confidence and find ways for her to contribute on a social level in any situation. And the difference is palpable to her and her family.
How can you work with Home Instead?
To get started with Home Instead, simply reach out to us by
calling 01252 758 716
or emailing [email protected]
Our experienced Care Managers are here to assist with any inquiries you may have.
Once you’ve made contact, we’ll schedule a no-obligation home visit. This is your opportunity to meet our team and learn about our approach. During this visit, we will also conduct a complimentary falls assessment, identifying any potential risk areas in your home. The assessment report is free for you to keep and full of tips on how to keep Mum or Dad safe as their dementia progresses.
Your home visit also serves as a fantastic opportunity for us to discuss your specific care needs and develop a tailored care plan for you and your loved one. With us collaborating during this process, you can actively contribute to shaping the care services you receive.
Finally, we’ll set up a follow-up meeting to introduce you to your Care Professionals. This introductory session helps to foster a connection between the caregivers, your loved one, and the family, ensuring a seamless transition to home care.
Fleet social groups and cafes for people living with dementia
It is crucial to retain as much independence as possible throughout a dementia prognosis. Here is a list of local social groups, daycare and memory cafes that we think you and your loved one will enjoy. These groups and cafes offer a range of activities, including arts and crafts, music therapy, and social interactions, designed to promote communication and cognitive stimulation.
Alzheimer Café UK
The closest to Fleet is the Farnborough Alzheimer’s Cafe.
The Daisy Chain Café – The Monteagle Centre, Yateley (by Waitrose)
Open Mondays 2 pm to 4 pm
www.facebook.com/dasiychaincafe
Frogmore Care & Wellbeing Centre, Potley Hill Road, Yateley
Run by Age Concern and open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm
Forget Me Not Café, St John’s Church, Hartley Wintney
Open Tuesdays 2 pm to 4 pm
www.hartleywintneyvoluntarycare.org.uk
Memory Lane singing sessions, The United Reformed Church, 25 Kings Road, Fleet
Sing-a-longs every Tuesday between 2.30 pm to 3.45 pm
Phone: 01252 614344
Rosefield Day Centre for the Elderly, Odiham Cottage Hospital, Buryfields, Odiham
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
Phone: 01256 393604
Singing for the Mind, Hartley Wintney Football Club, Green Lane, Hartley Wintney
Run by the Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group and open Wednesdays, 1 pm to 3 pm.
Phone: 0845 5190855
Sporting Memories Group, Hampshire Lakes, Yateley
Sports games and trivia run by the Hampshire Lakes Wellness Centre. Open every Tuesday between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Phone: 01252 864590
Sunflower Café (Odiham), The Old School, London Road, Odiham
Open Wednesdays 2 pm to 4 pm