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Dementia Care in Birkdale
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Birkdale from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careHighest 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 Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Birkdale community
Our expert dementia care in Birkdale offers compassionate support tailored to each client’s unique journey. We understand that living with dementia presents different challenges for everyone, which is why our approach is always personalised to individual needs and preferences. Our Care Professionals receive City & Guilds Assured Dementia Training – making us the only home care company in the area with this prestigious qualification. What sets us apart is our “Mum & Dad” test – we only provide care we’d be happy for our own parents to receive, alongside our no-uniform policy, which helps create a more relaxed, familiar environment for our clients living with dementia in Birkdale.
Award-winning service you can rely on
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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
Remaining at home can provide essential stability and comfort for someone living with dementia. Familiar surroundings often help maintain independence and reduce anxiety, allowing daily routines to continue with gentle support. Our care packages are completely flexible, ranging from one-hour visits to overnight support or even live-in care, adjusting as needs change over time. We focus on maintaining dignity and personal choice, supporting not just practical needs but also emotional wellbeing, helping with memory prompts, engaging in meaningful activities, and creating moments of joy throughout each day.
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 excellent care my Mum received from all the caregivers allowed her to be in her own home for longer than we could have hoped. The sensitivity shown to her growing needs through dementia was greatly appreciated. We had real peace of mind that she was well looked after by a regular team of carers. The communication with office staff certainly made things run smoothly.
Fiona D - daughter of client in Southport
Home Instead have been an absolute Godsend to our family. All through lockdown they never let us down. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The staff in the office and on the ground are always helpful, supportive, reliable, caring and respectful. I would highly recommend their care.
Linda T - Daughter of client in Southport.
Home Instead Southport have proved invaluable over the last two and a half years. Dad always wanted to stay in the house that he moved to in 1971 – the home in which he and Mum raised the family. With the support of his lovely Caregivers, Dad managed to do this until the week before he died – aged 98. I have no hesitation in recommending Home Instead Southport.
K R - Daughter of client in Southport.
The service my father received form Home Instead Southport was life-changing. Since he started receiving a morning visit each day, his physical and mental health has markedly improved, so after two years of care, he seems two years younger. The care was reliable and tailored to what he needed, and the carers were kind, competent and fun.
G C - Son of client in Southport.
It was wonderful, it was a load off my mind. Thank you very much.
L M - Client in Southport
Home Instead are impressive because they are reliable, punctual, kind, compassionate, person centred, mature and professional. They regularly review the care they give, and communicate with family members and health professionals. Do not cut corners and ensure dignity and individuality are maintained. We could not be more impressed or grateful.
K G - Niece of client in Formby.
Tailored Dementia Care in Birkdale
Our Care Professionals regularly accompany clients to local Birkdale and Southport spots that bring comfort and joy. We might enjoy a gentle stroll along Birkdale’s beautiful coastline or take part in activities that stimulate memory and creativity. Clients can look forward to our trips to local garden centres where the sensory experiences of flowers and fresh air provide peaceful stimulation in familiar surroundings. Our team also helps clients stay connected with Birkdale’s community events, local church groups, and cafés – maintaining those important social connections that make our village such a special place to live.
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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Birkdale
At Home Instead Southport & Formby, our dementia care in Birkdale is guided by a leadership team with both personal insight and professional dedication. Co-owner Irene has supported family members through dementia, bringing heartfelt understanding to the care we provide. Co-founder Anthea, Home Instead UK’s first Registered Care Manager has shaped our services around dignity, respect, and personalised support. Our Head of Client Experience, Charlotte, has worked closely with local organisations, like Merseyside Fire & Rescue, to share best practices in dementia awareness. This blend of knowledge and compassion helps us deliver thoughtful, responsive care to those living with dementia in Birkdale.
Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Birkdale
Our commitment to supporting those living with dementia extends beyond individual care. We regularly participate in information-giving sessions, helping to build more dementia-aware communities where people are understood and supported. Our team collaborates with local GP practices and memory clinics to ensure seamless support for clients and their families navigating dementia diagnoses and changing needs. We work alongside other organisations to make our community more inclusive for everyone affected by dementia. Our connections with local support groups mean we can signpost families to additional resources, creating a comprehensive network of care for every client we serve in Birkdale.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Southport & Formby team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Southport, Formby, Birkdale, Ainsdale, Freshfield, Blowick, Crossens, Banks, High Park, Little Altcar, Meols Cop, Bescar, Halsall, Hurlston Green, Shirdley Hill, Churchtown, Pinfold, Scarisbrick, Moss Side, Marshside, Brown Edge, Raven Meols, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Heaton's Bridge, Far Banks,Ainsdale,Hillside
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
L39 8, L37 3, PR9 0, PR8 4, PR8 5, PR9 8, L37 7, L37 0, L37 2, L38 8, L37 6, L37 1, PR8 3, L38 4, L37 8, PR8 2, L40 9, PR8 6, PR9 9, PR8 1, PR9 7, L37 4, L40 8
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Southport & Formby a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Southport & Formby 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 Southport & Formby team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Southport & Formby team. If you would like more information about our high quality Dementia Care service, please call us on 01704 547938, or fill out the form below.
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