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Dementia Care in Garstang
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Garstang from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careThe Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Garstang community
Here in Garstang, we understand that dementia care requires a compassionate, personalised approach that respects each individual’s unique journey. Our expert dementia care in Garstang allows your loved ones to remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by familiar surroundings that help maintain their sense of identity and routine. As a Top 20 Home Care Provider with City & Guilds-Assured Dementia Training, we pride ourselves on our “No Uniform” policy which helps create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere rather than a clinical one. We carefully match each client with Care Professionals who share similar interests and personalities, ensuring genuine connections that go beyond just care tasks.
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Living with dementia often means navigating a world that feels increasingly confusing, which is why maintaining the stability of home can be so valuable. Our Care Professionals understand how everyday tasks might become challenging and provide gentle support that preserves dignity and independence for as long as possible. We recognise that memory difficulties can cause frustration and anxiety, so we work patiently alongside your loved one, adapting our approach as their needs evolve through the early, middle, or later stages of dementia. The familiarity of home, coupled with consistent, trained support, creates an environment where your loved one can continue to enjoy meaningful moments and maintain their daily routines with less distress.
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 love working for Home Instead. As a care professional, I feel valued by both the people I look after and by the management team. I am so glad to work in such a supportive environment! We provide care to a very high standard and our clients matter to us. I feel privileged to be part of a dedicated team who endeavours to do its very best”
Béatrice
“I’ve always wanted a job where I can help and support people. Home Instead has given me this opportunity. Since i started in September 2022 my confidence has grown thanks to the support from the office staff with all the training that helped me support my clients appropriately”
Mel
“Having retired from a 35 year career in Podiatry, I’m now part the Home Instead team.
The way the company is run is a breath of fresh air, they genuinely care about their clients and staff.
I feel I’m part of something special, working for a conscientious company with great colleagues.
My aim every day is to be supportive to our clients, help them feel independent and have a sense
of well-being in their own home with a smile and some laughter along the way”
Isobel
“I’m 60 years old and retired 4 years ago from a career in Finance. I soon realised that retirement left me with a lot of time, so I decided I needed to find something I could do to put something back in to society and feel I was making a difference. As a family we his used the services of Home Instead to assist my Father in Law to stay in his own home. I thought this is something I could do and felt I would enjoy. I joined the Home Instead Lancaster Team 2 months ago and absolutely love it. I now regular clients who I felt privileged to meet and assist in their own homes. I can honestly say it has changed my life and feel I am contributing to improve their quality of life and overall happiness. I wish I had thought of this a been my first career choice all those years ago. It’s great being part of a team, who have been incredible in their support and training. I’m learning new skills and this has enhanced my life as well as those I care for”
Andrew
Tailored Dementia Care in Garstang
Staying connected to the Garstang community remains vital for wellbeing when living with dementia, which is why our support extends beyond the home. Our Care Professionals can accompany clients to appointments or enjoy engaging dementia-friendly activities in the local area. We might take a gentle stroll together, visit Garstang Market on Thursdays, or simply enjoy a cup of tea at one of the welcoming local cafés in the historic town centre. For nature lovers, we can arrange peaceful visits to Beacon Fell Country Park or the beautiful gardens at Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, helping maintain those important connections to places that bring joy.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Garstang
We are led by Sam, our owner, who joined Home Instead after leaving the Royal Navy as a weapon engineer, bringing his commitment to excellence and emergency response skills to our dementia care services. Our Lancaster-based office team provides a warm welcome whenever families need advice or support, with our Client Experience Manager, Jennie, bringing over two decades of care experience to every family we help. We provide comprehensive dementia training to our fully employed Care Professionals, ensuring they understand not just the practical aspects of care but the emotional journey of dementia too. Our team lives locally, so we truly understand the community and can respond quickly when needs change or additional support is required.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Garstang
We’re committed to becoming an active part of the local dementia support network. We run a friendly dementia café at Williamson Park in Lancaster, creating a relaxed space where people can share experiences and find companionship without pressure. Our Care Professionals stay informed about local dementia resources and regularly connect clients with appropriate community services that can enrich their lives. We believe in building strong relationships with local GPs, memory clinics, and community groups to ensure comprehensive support for families navigating dementia. By working together with other services, we can ensure that people living with dementia in Garstang receive consistent, compassionate care.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Lancaster team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Sunderland, Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Garstang, Bare, Preesall, Aughton, Bowerham, Skerton, Greaves, Catterall, Hambleton, Torrisholme, Hala, Scotforth, White Lund, High Bentham, Scale Hall, Galgate, Abraham Heights, Haverbreaks, Great Eccleston, Goosnargh, Moorlands, Forton, Stalmine, Pilling, Overton, Chipping, Stake Pool, Low Bentham, Bilsborrow, Scorton, St Michael's on Wyre, Wray, Cockerham, Bowgreave, Little Eccleston, Whittingham, Knowle Green, Quernmore, Calder Vale, Hesketh Lane, Myerscough, Austwick, Whitechapel, Dolphinholme, Winmarleigh, Barton, Sower Carr, Keasden, Inglewhite, Churchtown, Halton, Nateby, Wennington, Bay Horse, Bleasdale, Skitham, Aldcliffe, Claughton, Claughton, Heaton, Scronkey, Marsh, Hale Nook, Clapham, Stodday, Caton Green, Ratten Row, Eagland Hill, Lowgill, Whin Lane End, Broughton, Brookhouse, Middleton, Caton, Out Rawcliffe, Gressingham, Upper Thurnham, Hornby, Farleton, Lower Thurnham, Crossgill, Oakenclough, Eldroth, Newby, Cold Cotes, Hampson Green, Ellel, Staynall, Abbeystead, Old Wennington, Vale, Larbreck, Halton Green, Newsham, Eskrigge, Wharfe, Lower Burrow, Copp, Lee, Feizor, Lawkland, Tatham, Marshaw, Tarnbrook, Great Wood, Bulk, Hest Bank, Slyne, Bolton le Sands, Knott End-On-Sea, Bailrigg, Glasson Dock, High Salter, Middle Salter, Low Salter, Ortner, Thornley with Wheatley, Bowland with Leagram, Duncombe, Barnacre, Nether Wyresdale, Cabus, Pilling Lane, Old Glasson, Hillam, Bank Houses, Ashton with Stodday, Conder Green, Marsh Houses, Preesall Park, Stalmine Moss Side, Preesall Moss Side, Hambleton Moss Side, Crossmoor, Oxcliffe Hill, Greystonegill, Mill Houses, Littledale, Brock Mill, Shefferlands, Bonds, Bazil, Botton Head
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
LA3 1, LA1 5, PR3 1, LA3 3, LA1 2, LA4 5, LA1 1, FY6 9, LA3 2, LA4 6, LA4 4, FY6 0, LA5 8, LA1 3, LA2 8, PR3 6, LA1 4, LA2 9, PR3 5, LA2 7, LA2 6, LA2 0, PR3 2, PR3 0
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Lancaster a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Lancaster 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 Lancaster team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Lancaster 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 01524 951574, or fill out the form below.
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