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Dementia Care in Northam
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Enquire about careThe Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Northam community
At Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor, we understand how emotional it can be when someone close to you is living with dementia. Supporting a loved one through memory changes and daily challenges can feel overwhelming at times. That is why we are here in Northam. We provide calm, compassionate care that is tailored to your loved one’s needs. Whether they enjoy a visit to The Pier House or a walk along Westward Ho! Beach, we focus on keeping them connected to the places they know and love. Our care is delivered with warmth and understanding, offering reassurance and helping families feel supported every step of the way.
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
In Northam, our dementia care is thoughtfully designed to support comfort, safety, and familiar daily routines. Our Care Professionals assist with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and meals, while also including memory-friendly activities that reflect your loved one’s interests. They might enjoy reminiscing about golf at The Royal North Devon Golf Club or gentle walks near Northam Burrows Country Park. We promote safe movement around the home, suggest simple adjustments for reassurance, and encourage familiar patterns to ease confusion. Each visit is focused on creating a calm, connected environment where your loved one feels supported and at ease.
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 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
Tailored Dementia Care in Northam
Families in Northam choose Home Instead because we understand that dementia care should reflect the individuality of each person we support. Our Care Professionals receive specialised training and stay current with trusted approaches to dementia care. We focus on building trust through consistency, familiar routines, and meaningful conversation. Our local team knows how valuable it is to have a familiar face and steady support each day. These thoughtful touches help create a sense of comfort and stability, making daily life feel more manageable for your loved one and offering peace of mind for your family.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Northam
We understand how emotional it can be to see changes in someone you love. Whether you are experiencing disrupted routines, changes in communication, or moments that feel more difficult to manage, we are here to help lighten the load. Our care provides gentle, reliable support so you can rest, knowing your loved one is safe, comfortable, and treated with kindness and respect. Whether you live nearby or visit regularly, we take time to understand your family’s needs and routines. Our goal is to support your loved one with consistency and to help you feel more confident and supported in your role.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Northam
If you are exploring dementia care in Northam and would like someone to talk to, we are here to listen. You can call our local office or arrange a visit, and we will take the time to sit with you, answer your questions, and discuss the kind of support that might work best for your family. Whether your loved one enjoys time at Torridge Leisure Centre or feels most comfortable at home, our care is designed to fit around their needs and routines. You do not have to navigate this alone. We are here to support you with understanding, reassurance, and practical help every step of the way.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the North Devon & Exmoor team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, South Molton, Northam, Fremington, Landkey, Bratton Fleming, Kings Nympton, Combe Martin
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EX39 2, EX32 8, EX32 9, EX34 9, EX39 1, EX35 6, EX36 3, EX31 1, EX36 4, TA22 9, TA24 8, EX39 3, EX33 1, EX34 0, EX33 2, TA24 7, EX32 0, EX34 8, EX39 4, EX37 9, EX31 4, EX32 7, EX31 3, EX31 2, EX34 7
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead North Devon & Exmoor 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 North Devon & Exmoor team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the North Devon & Exmoor team. If you would like more information about our high quality Dementia Care service, please call us on 01769 302003, or fill out the form below.
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