For someone living with dementia, familiar rooms, familiar sounds, and a favourite chair in the right spot all help anchor the day. Staying at home means routines can be maintained and surroundings remain reassuring. Our dementia care in Northern Ireland supports people one-to-one at home, with personalised care plans reflecting how each person prefers to spend their time, what matters to them, and how their needs may change over time.
Personalised dementia care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique – your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on their dementia training, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.
City & Guilds Assured dementia training
Our programme was created exclusively for Home Instead, and developed alongside key dementia specialists. We focus on caring not just for the condition, but for the person behind it.
Compassionate support for complex behaviours
We work to understand your loved one's world so we can join them in it - this helps us keep them safe and calm, provide stimulating activities, and effectively soothe challenging and complex behaviours.
Home care in Northern Ireland supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.
We provide award winning care in Derry/Londonderry; Omagh; Enniskillen; Strabane; and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Newtownabbey; Ballymena; Carrickfergus; Antrim; Coleraine and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Bangor , Newtownards , Donaghadee , Portaferry , Millisle and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Belfast , Windsor , Cliftonville , Belmont , Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Lisburn , Downpatrick , Comber , Chapeltown , Carryduff and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Newry , Craigavon , Lurgan , Banbridge , Kilkeel and the surrounding areas
A consistent daily pattern helps reduce confusion and anxiety. Our Care Professionals learn how each client likes their morning to begin, when they prefer meals, and what their evening wind-down looks like, then gently support that structure each visit. We're regulated by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), and every Care Professional completes specialist dementia training before they start. Medication prompts sit within that daily support. Care Professionals keep clear records of what's been taken and when, and they'll liaise with pharmacies or GPs if anything needs attention. We also help make the home safer and easier to navigate, from improving lighting in hallways to reducing clutter around doorways and reorganising rooms so everyday items are simpler to find. A client on the North Antrim coast might enjoy a gentle walk to take in the views near Dunluce Castle, while someone closer to Armagh could spend time at Gosford Forest Park, spotting deer along the accessible pathways.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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The same Care Professionals visit regularly, becoming a recognised and welcome presence over time. Seeing the same face at the door each morning eases the transition into the day and reduces uncertainty. Consistent visits also mean our Care Professionals notice small shifts: a change in appetite, increased restlessness, or difficulty finding words. They're trained in dementia-specific communication through our City & Guilds assured programme, learning to use short, clear sentences, gentle prompts, and calm responses when someone becomes confused or distressed. In Belfast, a Care Professional might support a client to join one of the council's age-friendly walking groups, keeping the outing relaxed and at their pace. Someone else might prefer sitting with old photographs, talking about places they remember. Each visit is guided by what feels right for that person on that particular day.
We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
We work with families to plan ahead as dementia progresses, reviewing care plans regularly and adjusting support before small changes become bigger challenges. Our team coordinates with GPs, pharmacists, and other services so families aren't left chasing information across different providers. We share updates promptly, keeping relatives informed and flagging anything we've noticed. Families can call us with questions at any point. We're straightforward about what we're seeing and what we'd recommend. As part of our dementia care in Northern Ireland, we adjust the level and type of support as things change. If a client who previously only needed help in the mornings starts becoming unsettled in the evenings, we introduce additional visits. Should personal care needs increase, we adapt accordingly. Each review is a conversation with the family about what's working and what could work better.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
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