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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for 18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
The Retford & Gainsborough Dementia Care team, here to help every step of the way
Dementia is a condition that we are passionate about raising awareness of, as 82% of people believe that better care options would improve the lives of those who are affected by dementia, and this was reported in the New Ageing Index. At Home Instead, we provide specialist dementia care that aims to ensure the best quality of life for you or your loved one. We understand the condition and know the impact this can have on families if your loved one has dementia, so we are available to talk through your options and to signpost you to relevant services where required. If you or your loved one is affected by this condition, Home Instead is here to support you through this journey.
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Dementia care is something we are deeply committed to, and we believe that the right support can make a real difference to those living with the condition and their families. At Home Instead, we take a person-centred approach, ensuring that every individual receives care that is fully tailored to them. Our City & Guilds accredited training programme means our Care Professionals have the knowledge and understanding to deliver the highest quality care at home. Our approach supports emotional wellbeing, promotes independence and gives families peace of mind knowing their loved one is in capable hands. If you or someone you know is living with dementia, Home Instead is here to help every step of the way.
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.
We have only been using Home Instead for about 3 months – but we are very pleased with the service. My mum and dad are very fond of the carers – 2 in particular, and the advise that myself and my brother have received from the office has been very supportive.
There have been several problems with the medication and conversations with the pharmacy, and it has all been dealt with very efficiently by Home Instead. My brother and I are pleased we have chosen Home Instead to oversee the care and welfare of our parents, when we are not able to be there as often as we wish.
S D (Daughter of Client)
The service we have received has been excellent. We have used Home Instead for the last four years and not only have they looked after Mum with excellent care, they have also looked after me, as a family member, and been there for me when things have been challenging with Mum.
Mum was very fond of many of the carers and never had a bad word to say about any of them. I was able to work with Home Instead at all times, to adapt the care package to meet Mum’s needs over time, through friendly and professional discussions, some of which were outside of working hours and at no point was the service provided compromised in any way.
Paul N (Son of Client)
I am so pleased we chose Home Instead. They provide an extremely good service. My sister has them once a day to oversee her medicines which she was forgetting to take and causing health problems. As I live away from my sister it is reassuring to know she is being cared for and is able to continue living in her own home.
They offer so much help in the home from light cleaning to bed-making, shopping and making her a sandwich for lunch. All things that now she finds difficult and unable to do for herself. Perhaps most importantly they provide a daily, friendly companionship.
C B (Sister of Client)
Tailored Dementia Care in Retford & Gainsborough
The difference our dementia care makes is best described by the families we support. Michele H shared on homecare.co.uk that “the caregivers are highly trained and professional in their care, yet they have been more like extended family in helping my aunt.” She explained how “timekeeping is brilliant, always knowing who is coming is a very big help to someone who has dementia and routine is everything,” and praised how “any queries just phone the office and easily sorted.” Michele also shared her appreciation for the team’s dedication, noting that her aunt’s home “jobs have got done because they know it needs doing, without having to ask.”
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Jade, our Care Manager, and Gemma, our Client Experience Lead, both work together to oversee all dementia care for Home Instead Retford and Gainsborough. Molly, our Care Professional Experience Lead, supports by ensuring every Care Professional completes the specialist City & Guilds accredited dementia training, ensuring they have the tools to be able to succeed. We have a care app that families can access, and this provides regular daily updates on the care of their loved one, allowing you to keep track of what they have eaten, how they are generally feeling and any concerns that may have been picked up. Dementia is a progressive disease, and our team understands this.
Additional support and activities in Retford & Gainsborough
We are passionate about reducing social isolation for older adults, and this is why we have a vested interest in the charity arm of Home Instead, which is Home Instead Charities. We regularly fundraise for such a wonderful cause, and within our area, we have been lucky to see two groups receive grants from Home Instead Charities to support the wonderful work that they do.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Retford & Gainsborough team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Retford, Gainsborough, New Rossington, Rossington, Littleborough, Bircotes, Ordsall, New Edlington, Weston, Upperthorpe, Tickhill, Hallcroft, Finningley, Epworth, Girton, Bawtry, Harwell, Scotter, Collingham, Newington, Tuxford, Skegby, Morton, Westwoodside, Haxey, Holme, Auckley, Everton, Ranskill, Clarborough, Blyton, Sutton on Trent, Owston Ferry, Grove, Wadworth, East Markham, North Leverton with Habblesthorpe, North Muskham, Haughton, Walkeringham, Blaxton, Gringley on the Hill, Hemswell Cliff, Elkesley, Marton, Woodhouse, Misson, North Wheatley, Lea, West Stockwith, Wellow, Austerfield, Caunton, Scotton, Woodbeck, Wroot, Eakring, Willingham by Stow, Sturton le Steeple, South Leverton, Rampton, Kelfield, Laughton, Norwell, Mattersey, Normanton on Trent, Corringham, South Clifton, Laneham, Beckingham, Hemswell, Harby, Sutton, Langford, Willoughton, Mattersey Thorpe, Clayworth, Knaith Park, Ranby, Glentworth, Gamston, Egmanton, South Muskham, Styrrup, Scrooby, Torworth, Fenton, Laxton, East Drayton, Bathley, Cromwell, Barnby Moor, Askham, Fillingham, Lound, Newtown, Treswell, Hayton, Kneesall, Bothamsall, Little Carlton, North Clifton, Besthorpe, Beltoft, Church Town, South Scarle, East Lound, Loversall, Bole, Ossington, Ossington, Moorhouse, Saundby, Low Burnham, Kexby, Sibthorpe, Darlton, Wigsley, Harworth, Scotterthorpe, Rockley, Heapham, East Ferry, Maplebeck, Thorney, Old Edlington, Wiseton, Ragnall, Wildsworth, Springthorpe, Cottam, Milton, Belton, Graizelound, Woodside, Walkerith, West Drayton, Knaith, West Markham, Pilham, Eaton, Headon, Brough, Babworth, Ompton, Coates, Kersall, Grassthorpe, Westgate, High Marnham, Wilsic, Welham, Scaftworth, Wharton, Aisby, Low Marnham, Stokeham, Gate Burton, Drakeholes, Misterton, Upton, Upton, Nether Headon, Harpswell, Sturgate, South Wheatley, Swinethorpe, Nethergate, Gunthorpe, Yawthorpe, Fledborough, Tiln, Whitehouses, Dunham-on-Trent, Spalford, Carlton on Trent, East Stockwith, Carrhouse, Bracon, Grey Green, Gilby, Weecar, Park Lidget, Bevercotes, Church Laneham, Thonock, Newbig, Lancaster Green, Norwell Woodhouse, Normanby By Stow, Markham Moor, Coney Green, North Harby, Heckdyke, Misterton Soss, Newholme, Ellers, Carside, Epworth Turbary, Pelf Intax, Lound Hall, Thorney Moor
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
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Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Retford & Gainsborough a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Retford & Gainsborough 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 Retford & Gainsborough team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Retford & Gainsborough 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 01777 712629, or fill out the form below.
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