This Dementia Action Week, discover how Home Instead Southampton offers exceptional dementia care.
We recognise that dementia care is highly personalised. Each individual’s experience living with dementia is unique, as are their care needs and personal preferences. At Home Instead Southampton, we commit to this personalised approach by ensuring continuity through our dedicated small team of the same Care Professionals, who regularly visit a client living with dementia, becoming a familiar and comforting presence in our clients’ and their families lives.
The benefits of staying at home are many. While every stage of living with dementia presents its challenges, evidence suggests significant well-being benefits for older adults in familiar surroundings. Our aim at Home Instead Southampton is not merely to manage daily needs but to enhance the quality of life. By fostering well-being at home—surrounded by memories, personal belongings, and the comforts of a lifetime—we can offer care at home that goes beyond health; we care with heart.
Older adults living with dementia often find it easier to access memories from their earlier years rather than more recent events, due to how dementia progresses and affects the brain. For those reflecting on their younger days in Southampton, here are some memories they might recall:
At Home Instead Southampton, by establishing a regular routine and ensuring the same Care Professionals visit consistently, we provide a structure that fosters safety and security. This predictability is profoundly reassuring, reducing anxiety and confusion, which is crucial given the complexities of how dementia affects memory and cognition.
Familiarity is not just comforting; it is critical for care quality. As our Care Professionals become attuned to each client’s preferences, habits, and personalities, they build trusted relationships and are better equipped to notice any subtle changes. Early detection of shifts in behaviour or health is vital for timely intervention and adapting care plans as necessary.
This Dementia Action Week reminds us of the impact of small acts that make a significant difference. With the skill, passion, and commitment of our wonderful Care Professionals, and the trust placed in us by families throughout Southampton, Hamble, and Warsash, we are dedicated to continuing to deliver outstanding dementia care. Dementia care can be from 4 hours a week, to 4 hours a day and Live in care.
Learn more about our professional home care services by calling our friendly team on 01489 345879, or for job opportunities, apply online at our website.