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Dementia Care in Symington
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Symington from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careThe Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Symington community
At Home Instead South Lanarkshire, we know how important it is to feel supported when a loved one begins to need extra help. Our dementia care in Symington is built around the individual and shaped by the needs of families. In a welcoming village setting near Tinto Hill, we recognise the value of familiar surroundings and a strong sense of place. Our approach is personal and respectful, focused on helping your loved one feel safe, engaged, and understood. We work closely with families to bring reassurance, knowing that thoughtful care can make a meaningful difference each day.
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Dementia care in Symington is most effective when it reflects the person’s unique preferences, routines, and needs. Our Care Professionals offer calm, consistent support with daily tasks like personal care, meals, and gentle memory-based activities. We adapt the home environment to promote safety and ease, always working in a way that respects the individual’s pace. Whether it is helping with a morning routine, enjoying a quiet moment at home, or walking near Tinto Hill or the local football pitch, we aim to provide care that encourages connection and preserves a sense of everyday life.
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.
Have found the service to first class. No complaints, staff very friendly. Found the office staff very helpful, with a special mention for the care manager who is very professional.
Thomas C - Nephew
I am delighted with all aspects of the service. I feel Home Instead have really listened to my thoughts and needs and have gone out of their way to ensure it is just what I wanted and needed. The carers are such lovely people and are always on time and a very high standard of care and support.
Margaret M - Client
The companionship service provided to my father is first class. I am very happy with the care he gets, the way he is looked after and the service he receives. The companionship service has delivered everything I was promised.
James C - Son
Home Instead has been totally reliable. The carers have all been lovely and mum very much enjoys their company. She loves her main carers and has a better life because of them. She could not stay at home without the service.
Christine W - Daughter
Tailored Dementia Care in Symington
Families in Symington turn to Home Instead South Lanarkshire for dementia care that feels genuinely human and reassuring. Our Care Professionals are trained in current dementia care methods and guided by the importance of trust, empathy, and connection. We take time to understand what matters most, from small routines to shared memories. Whether it is a favourite song, a regular route, or a familiar face, we know these details help create calm and comfort. Our commitment is to offer respectful, thoughtful care that supports your loved one’s identity and enriches their daily experience.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Symington
Caring for someone with dementia often brings both emotional and practical challenges. At Home Instead South Lanarkshire, we support families in Symington by easing some of that pressure. We understand how changes in mood, memory, or communication can affect everyone involved. Our role is to provide gentle, informed care while keeping families involved and supported. Just like Symington’s strong community values, we believe in working together. We are here to offer calm reassurance and practical help, so your loved one feels secure and you feel supported every step of the way.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Symington
If you are exploring dementia care in Symington and would like someone to talk to, our team at Home Instead South Lanarkshire is here for you. We are happy to answer your questions, offer advice, and discuss how our personalised care can meet your family’s needs. Whether you are planning ahead or feel ready to start support, we will take time to listen and guide you with care. Please call us for a friendly, no-obligation conversation. We are here to help you find the right path forward, with a team you can trust by your side.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the South Lanarkshire – Lanark team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Lanark, Biggar, Carluke, Lesmahagow, Abington, Clyde Valley, New Lanark, Larkhall, Carstairs, Symington
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
ML8 5, ML10 6, ML3 7, G75 9, ML8 4, ML3 6, G75 0, ML12 6, ML11 9, ML11 8, ML3 9, ML11 7, ML9 2, ML9 1, ML3 0, ML3 8, ML9 3, ML11 0
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead South Lanarkshire – Lanark a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead South Lanarkshire – Lanark 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 South Lanarkshire – Lanark team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the South Lanarkshire – Lanark 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 01555 666474, or fill out the form below.
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