Dementia Care in Fowey

FAQs

• Are your dementia care professionals local to Fowey?

  Yes — our dementia care professionals live locally, typically within 5–10 miles of Fowey, so we can provide reliable, relationship-led dementia home care in the area. All carers are directly employed by Home Instead Mid Cornwall (not agency staff) and receive guaranteed hours, holiday pay, sick pay and a pension. Before supporting any client, we complete enhanced DBS checks, confirm ID and address, and verify professional references.

  Every new care professional also completes in-depth dementia training and supervised shadow visits, so families in Fowey can feel confident their loved one is supported by a skilled, consistent team.

• How long have you provided dementia care in Fowey?

  We’ve been providing dementia and Alzheimer’s care at home in Fowey for nearly 10 years. Over that time, we’ve built a trusted local reputation for compassionate, high-quality support. We’re proud to be ranked No.1 for home care in Cornwall on homecare.co.uk, reflecting feedback from local clients and families.

  Our office and training centre are nearby at Par Moor, and our Director lives in Fowey — so you’re supported by a genuinely local team who knows the community well.

• Do you cover Fowey and nearby areas for dementia home care?

  Yes. We provide dementia home care across Fowey and the wider Mid Cornwall area, including towns and villages such as Golant, Polkerris, Par, Lostwithiel, St Austell, Wadebridge, Bodmin and many more. We also cover a broad range of local postcodes (including PL23 1 for Fowey).

  If you’re unsure whether we cover your specific location, please contact us on 01726 829312 and we’ll confirm availability quickly. We aim to keep care local and consistent wherever possible.

• Is Home Instead Mid Cornwall locally owned and managed?

  Yes — Home Instead Mid Cornwall is locally owned and managed, while also being part of the wider Home Instead UK network. This means families in Fowey get the best of both worlds: a local care team who understands the community, backed by national-level training, research and quality standards.

  We provide personalised home care services including companionship, personal care, dementia care, Parkinson’s support, palliative care and live-in care — all delivered with a relationship-led approach.

• What dementia care services are available in Fowey?

  We provide personalised dementia care at home in Fowey and surrounding villages, supporting people at every stage of dementia. Services include companionship, personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, help with daily routines, and specialist dementia-trained support to help clients remain safe and comfortable in their own home.

• How does home dementia care in Fowey support independent living?

  Home dementia care allows people to remain in familiar surroundings, which can significantly reduce anxiety and confusion. Our Care Professionals in Fowey offer consistent routines, one-to-one support, and meaningful companionship, helping clients maintain independence and quality of life for as long as possible.

• Are your dementia Care Professionals trained and DBS checked?

  Yes. All our Care Professionals supporting clients in Fowey are carefully recruited, fully employed, and enhanced DBS checked. They receive specialist dementia training and ongoing professional development to ensure safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

  Our Director lives in the town and we have cared for people here for many years and have an excellent reputation.

• Can dementia care at home be arranged quickly in Fowey?

  In many cases, dementia care in Fowey can be arranged quickly following an initial assessment. We work closely with families to understand needs and can often put care in place within a short timeframe, depending on availability and the level of support required.

• Do you provide dementia care at home in Fowey?

  Yes. We provide specialist dementia care at home in Fowey and nearby areas including Golant, Polkerris and surrounding Mid Cornwall communities. Our trained Care Professionals support people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia with personalised, one-to-one care so they can remain safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings.

• How much does dementia care at home in Fowey cost?

  Dementia care at home in Fowey starts from £86.60 per week for two hours of support. A daily one-hour visit, seven days per week, costs £303 per week.

  This fully managed service includes introductions, shadow shifts, Care Professional travel time and mileage, plus ongoing supervision and care planning by our Mid Cornwall office team.

• Is home dementia care in Fowey better than moving into a care home?

  For many families in Fowey, home dementia care allows loved ones to remain in familiar surroundings, which can reduce confusion and support routine. Care is delivered one-to-one by consistent Care Professionals and can increase gradually as needs change. Many families prefer home care for its flexibility, independence and personalised support.

• Can you support early-stage dementia in Fowey?

  Yes. We provide support for people living with early-stage dementia in Fowey. Visits may include companionship, medication reminders, help attending appointments and maintaining daily routines. Starting dementia care early often helps individuals remain independent and confident at home for longer.

• Which towns and postcodes do the Mid Cornwall team service?

  Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:

  St Austell, Bodmin, Fowey, Wadebridge, Lostwithiel, St Blazey, Padstow, Par, Tywardreath, Duporth, Lanivet, St Blazey Gate, Carlyon Bay, St Columb Major, Indian Queens, Mount Charles, Boscoppa, Roche, Camelford, St Dennis, Bugle, Penwithick, Delabole, Dobwalls, Trewoon, Lanivet, Highertown, Menheniot, Windsor, Rumford, Boscastle, Stenalees, Port Gaverne, St Teath, Pelynt, St Eval, Polruan, St Neot, Luxulyan, Trevone, St Tudy, St Mabyn, St Keyne, Trezaise, Trebetherick, Penpont, Widegates, Nanstallon, Lanreath, East Taphouse, Dunmere, Trethurgy, Constantine Bay, St Kew Highway, Rock, St Martin, Polzeath, Golant, Lockengate, Blisland, Lerryn, Duloe, St Issey, Trembraze, Lowertown, Tregrehan Mills, Burlawn, Trewidland, Quethiock, Bilberry, Trelights, Merrymeet, Talskiddy, Lanlivery, Longstone, Cardinham, Otterham, Herodsfoot, Trebyan, Washaway, Retire, Porthcothan, Porthallow, Withiel, Tywardreath Highway, St Minver, Temple, Plaidy, Pengover Green, Warleggan, Trewassa, Belowda, Helstone, Rosenannon, Fletchersbridge, St Wenn, Pendoggett, Ruthvoes, Chapel Amble, Tregullon, Watergate, Watergate, Harlyn, Carthew, Slaughterbridge, Bodieve, Trehunist, Marshgate, Trevarren, Tregonna, Tresparrett, Trenewan, Sweetshouse, Bodinnick, Trelill, Sandplace, Penrose, Penpillick, Michaelstow, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Tredinnick, Bodwen, Trewarmett, Rescorla, West Taphouse, Treyarnon, Fairy Cross, Tregonetha, Treknow, Trevelmond, Redgate, Lansallos, Redpost, Pendrift, Ruthernbridge, Withielgoose, Tremail, Redmoor, Hallworthy, Demelza, Couch's Mill, Highgate, St Breock, St Pinnock, Bradford, Treveighan, Tresinney, Doublebois, Lanteglos Highway, Trequite, Davidstow, St Ive, Treligga, Coombe, Whitecross, Whitecross, Lower Lank, Newhall Green, Milltown, Portlooe, Trenance, Milltown, Bofarnel, Polmear, Penpethy, Tregonce, Babbington, St Kew, Trewalder, Tramagenna, Trevillett, Trebarwith Strand, Roserrow, Westdowns, Treskilling, Little Downs, St Lawrence, Tregarland, Muchlarnick, Mount, Trevalga, Woolston, Trevia, Treburgett, Pencarrow, Morval, Treesmill, Tregenna, Waterloo, Tregatta, Lesnewth, Trewethern, Ponts Mill, Gluvian, Crugmeer, Mixtow, Millpool, Middle Taphouse, St Ervan, St Endellion, Wenfordbridge, Trelowia, Downrow, Helland, Towan, Treneague, Port Quin, Trebarwith, Trewetha, Tregoss, Trefrew, St Veep, Trevorrick, Tresparrett Posts, Little Petherick, Lanteglos, Hendra, Hendra, Hendra, Maidenwell, Edmonton, Splatt, Charlestown, Castlegoff, Turfdown, Gonvena, Port Isaac, St. Breward, Pityme, Hellandbridge, Tredethy, W Egloshayle, Fraddon, Treverbyn, St Ive Keason, Otterham Station, Hannafore, Tremayne, St. Merryn, New Polzeath, Penhale, Trenant, Bocaddon, Benuick, Trevoyan, Trevean, Lower Trevartha, Trewethen, Carwen, Polscoe, Coldvreath, Higher Trezaise, Higher Dewey, Ambrosehill, Lantyan, Scawns, Trenant, Church Bridge, Drawbridge, Trevanson, Lane-end, Maudlin, Carnevas, Trethias, Lanhydrock, Bossiney, No Mans Land, Gang, Looe Mills, Withielgoose Mills, Treliver, Tregamere, Trewince, Mellingey, Polmorla, Trewinnow, Fursenewth, Colesent, Treworrick, Little Landgreek, Little Tregue, Lannear, Little Tratford, Landgreek, Great Tregue, Trevarder, Middle Lewarne, East Lewarne, West Lewarne, Crumplehorn, Wainsford, West Kellow, Beeny, Tregelles, Tamsquite, Bodbrane, Penhale, Killigorrick, Lower Penpol, Trevedda, Pont, Trefrawl, Trenedden, Barcelona, Talland Bay, Liggars, Lamorick, Keybridge, Tresarrett, Pentireglaze, Hallaze, Cutmadoc, Kerrow Moor, Commonmoor, Hammett, Ley, Pengelly, Fentonadle, Pendewey, Treningle, Lower Woodley, Prideaux, Bokiddick, Tremore, Tremorebridge, Tregreenwell, Gothers, Trenewth, Tredannick, Bodiniel, Draynes, Pickwick, Shortacross, Pensipple, St. Columb Road, Popesmill, Higher Trevartha, Halbathick, Trevecca, Greenaway, Castledore, Treveglos, Trehemborne, Penrose Burden, Bodrigan, Welltown, Higher Penpol, Middle Penpol, Wenmouth Cross, Cassacawn, Lower Cardeast, Trevilla, Trevenning, Croanford, Old Cardinham Castle, Pantersbridge, Fenterleigh, Treforda, Trewennan, Treburgie, Braddock, Penwater, Penventinue, Bodgara Mill, Trethevy, Retew

  If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:

  PL30 5, PL25 3, PL35 0, PL29 3, PL14 3, PL23 1, PL26 8, PL30 4, PL30 3, PL14 4, PL27 7, PL14 6, PL28 8, PL27 6, PL31 2, PL25 5, PL31 1, PL22 0, PL24 2, TR9 6, PL25 4, PL32 9, PL33 9, PL34 0, PL13 1, PL13 2

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• Is Home Instead Mid Cornwall a locally owned home care organisation?

  Home Instead Mid Cornwall 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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.

   

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.