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Dementia Care in Didsbury
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Didsbury from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careThe Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Didsbury community
At Home Instead South Manchester, we understand that choosing dementia care is a deeply personal decision. Our support in Didsbury is shaped around each individual, respecting their life story and daily needs. Whether your loved one lives near West Didsbury, East Didsbury, Burton Road or Parrs Wood, we offer steady, thoughtful care that fits their routine. Every family is unique, so we take time to listen and respond with care that brings familiarity and comfort. Our aim is to help people stay connected to the community in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Our dementia care in Didsbury is guided by each person’s preferences, pace and routines. We assist with daily tasks like personal care and safe mobility while gently encouraging memory-based activities. Whether it is a calm walk through Didsbury Park or coffee at Didsbury Good Neighbours, we support familiar moments that bring comfort. Many enjoy regular visits to the Burton Road Bakery or a relaxing tea at The Metropolitan. By supporting everyday experiences, we help your loved one maintain a sense of belonging and reassurance in their surroundings.
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.
The caregivers for my father are exceptional. I cannot speak highly enough about the love and attention they give him and the security this gives me about how safe he is and how well he is looked after.
They have a really great camaraderie with him and give him fabulous friendship as well as looking after his needs. They treat him with respect (as he does with them) and it brings me great joy to know that he has these incredible people in his life – and our life. Thank you so much, Home Instead you have totally enriched our lives.
Ms JM
The team of caregivers provide an excellent service for my mum. They each bring their own qualities and skills. They are professional and efficient. Their warmth and empathy have enabled them to form a bond with my mum. Whilst carrying out their roles they engage with my mum in a truly respectful and cheerful manner.
Ms AJ
It has been a godsend to find support for my mum through Home Instead. The staff have taken time to build trust with her so she is now accepting of the extra care she needs at this point. They are kind, sensitive, funny and always professional. They also make time to check in with me so we are approaching things with consistency. I can see that we will need more input in due course and I feel confident that Home Instead will enable my mum to stay in her own home and receive the care she needs.
Ms MM
Home Instead have been nothing but incredible! They have always been the best service that I have used in my rehabilitation journey, and it’s been a right long journey
Mr NT
Home Instead has been fantastic with my mum, going above and beyond what I would have expected. She has been matched with really wonderful carers who she now thinks of as friends. Despite forgetting so much, she is always so happy to see them. They make her living at home safe and enjoyable. They let me know if she’s unwell or upset; they’ve even taken her to the GP and liaise frequently with the pharmacy to ensure she gets her tablets. She’s been out for trips to the waterpark, walks and gardening with them. On top of this, they give her delicious looking meals and gently nudge her into cleaning herself. They are truly wonderful people, and the company has provided superb service.
Ms BB
Home Instead (South Manchester/North Trafford) personify Home Instead’s strapline; To Us It’s Personal. The carers on the ground provide attentive, tailored care for the individual’s needs, there are no problems, just challenges and when these arise the whole team come together to advise and resolve with the best possible solution for the individual. As a family member dealing with dementia, the help and advice from the Home Instead team has been completely invaluable, their experience in the field and personal experience dealing with their own family members who suffer with the same condition gives 1st hand knowledge and gravitas to the conversations you have. Their attention to detail and holistic approach to care, welfare and thought for the family members affected in dealing with their relative’s condition is delivered with clear communication, humour, and affection.
Mr JH
Tailored Dementia Care in Didsbury
Families choose Home Instead South Manchester because our Care Professionals are trained to support people living with dementia in a kind and informed way. We provide ongoing training, helping our team stay current with respectful, person-centred approaches. Familiar faces and steady routines play an important role in reducing anxiety. Whether we are sharing a moment at Marie Louise Gardens or enjoying a visit to Home Café, we focus on connection and calm. In Didsbury and nearby areas, our care reflects the unique personality and needs of each individual.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Didsbury
Dementia affects the whole family, not just the person receiving care. At Home Instead South Manchester, we offer thoughtful support to relatives too. We understand that changes in memory or behaviour can bring worry. That is why we offer guidance, regular updates and a kind presence you can rely on. Whether your loved one enjoys shopping in Didsbury Village, visiting M&S or taking the tram into Manchester, we help make these outings feel safe and manageable. Our care is designed to bring peace of mind while supporting meaningful family time.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Didsbury
If you would like to explore dementia care in Didsbury, our team is ready to help you take the next step. Whether you want to talk through your options, ask specific questions or arrange a home visit, we will listen and guide you with care. You can call, send an enquiry or visit us in person at Home Instead South Manchester. From support with appointments at Withington Hospital to planning trips to Bury Market or Parrs Wood cinema, we are proud to walk alongside your family with kindness, clarity and a focus on what truly matters.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the South Manchester & North Trafford team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Chorlton, Didsbury, Urmston, Burnage, Withington, Stretford, Whalley Range, Flixton, Davyhulme, Levenshulme
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
M21 7, M14 5, M16 9, M20 6, M14 6, M17 1, M21 9, M41 7, M20 2, M32 0, M41 9, M32 8, M20 5, M21 0, M14 7, M21 8, M41 0, M20 1, M31 4, M14 4, M20 4, M19 3, M17 8, M41 5, M16 8, M16 0, M20 3, M32 9, M41 8, M41 6, M19 2, M16 7, M19 1
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead South Manchester & North Trafford a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead South Manchester & North Trafford 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 Manchester & North Trafford team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the South Manchester & North Trafford team. If you would like more information about our high quality Dementia Care service, please call us on 0161 884 0562, or fill out the form below.
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