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Dementia Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
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The Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge Dementia Care team, here to help every step of the way
The NHS Integrated Care Board declared on 30th Sep 2024, there were 16,025 people suffering with Dementia or Alzheimer’s in Kent and Medway. Dementia is a progressive disease, which means symptoms may be relatively mild at first, but they get worse over time. There are many types of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. The next most common is Vascular Dementia (alzheimers.org.uk).Home Instead Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge have been providing dementia care at home since 2011 and are rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC.
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Get in touch Why Dementia Care may be right for you
Our CP’s are given dedicated training for dementia and training is regularly updated. Caring for a loved one who is living with dementia can be exhausting physically and mentally so asking for help is not a weakness. Ultimately, your relationship with your loved one can revert to being that of family and you can enjoy your time together again. Having some time to take a break will give you a well-deserved rest to recharge your batteries. Another advantage of having a dementia trained Care Professional supporting you with your loved one, is the backup you gain monitoring the progression of the disease and the experience of our team to help cope with the necessary changes as they arise.
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 could not have found a better care agency than Home Instead. The management team are very proactive and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they go out of their way to make sure that my mum is always happy and well looked after. We have been extremely impressed by the standard of all the carers my mum has come into contact with and especially welcome the fact that she is always looked after by the same team of people, so has been able to build up a good relationship with them all. And of great importance to us all, is the peace of mind we have knowing that whatever might happen, we have full confidence that the carers will be able to deal with it and at the same time will keep us fully informed. The staff at Home Instead have almost become part of the family and what more could I have wished for my mum!
Daughter of Client
Mum (and the rest of us!) do very much appreciate all the people who are and who have been looking after mum – very much enjoyed by mum and appreciated.
Daughter of client
Everyone who comes in are so kind and helpful and look after me really well. Thank you to all.
Client
We are really thankful for all the support you and the Home Instead Team have provided Mum. It really has given us some peace of mind and that makes a major difference.
Children of client
Mum was so pleased to see Sharon back yesterday. Her mood when I picked her up was very good. She has really taken to Sharon and missed her while she was off. Just thought it was worth letting you know the impact Sharon has on Mum.
Son of client
We are very grateful to Home Instead – and especially the wonderful ladies who have been visiting Dad and Mum over the last few months – for the help and care given.
Family of client
I wanted to let you, and the rest of dad’s carers know, how grateful I am for the care and respect dad has received over the past five years. It means so much that he has been able to stay in his own home for that long and to know that he is spending valuable time with people who enjoy his company.
Daughter of client
I have to thank you all for the work done by Home Instead. You have been invaluable to both of my parents, and my Mother has especially enjoyed their company particularly through some tough emotional times she experienced prior to moving out.
Daughter of client
I have to say, Homes Instead have been marvellous, and would especially thank Sharon for consoling my father and discussing with him the possibility of joining my mother. It was a three-way conversation with my father, myself in the car, and Sharon being the conduit and she showed some lovely care.
Daughter of client
I cannot thank you and Sue, Sharon, Ingrid and Maggie enough for all your help and kindness. I really hope that mum will be sufficiently recovered in the future that we can continue our relationship with you and your carers. They were exactly what I needed for my mother.
Daughter of client
I just want to say how lovely all your ladies are and N commented earlier today that they are all delightful! The care they have given her has been incredible
Daughter of Client
Tailored Dementia Care in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge
Our carers can support you in whatever way is most helpful and acceptable to your loved one. We can provide companionship which could involve going for a walk or a trip to Notcutts for a cup of tea and a wander around the garden centre or staying at home and preparing lunch and playing a board game for an hour or two. Or we can take the load off by visiting every morning to help with personal care and breakfast so you can gather yourself for the day ahead. At Home Instead, we know that routine and familiarity is important for those living with dementia which is why we keep the number of Care Professionals for your loved one as low as possible and send a weekly schedule to let you know who is coming in advance.
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Our team specialise in dementia care and are trained to support you by caring for your loved one. The training our carers receive is the best and regularly updated and refreshed so we are able to offer our clients the very best care. Your loved ones not only benefit from the exceptional care our Care Pros provide, but our carers are supported by an experienced team in the office to ensure that no one is dealing with the unexpected alone.
Additional support and activities in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge
Locally there are many dementia friendly places to go with your loved one. Places you can get a cuppa and a chat or take part in craft activities. These places are not just for you people living with dementia but a welcome place of support for their carers too. Forget me not Cafes are regularly held in Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Edenbridge and Otford including Forget me Not’es in Sevenoaks once a month.
FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, St John's, High Brooms, Edenbridge, Southborough, Paddock Wood, Ferndale, Higham Wood, Sherwood, Pembury, Trench Wood, Rusthall, Hildenborough, Dunton Green, Hadlow, Riverhead, Troy Town, Langton Green, Ramslye, Seal, Brenchley, Five Oak Green, Groombridge, Speldhurst, Chipstead, Lamberhurst, Sundridge, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks Weald, Bidborough, Frant, Penshurst, Plaxtol, Fordcombe, Romford, Cowden, Four Elms, Shipbourne, Ide Hill, Crockham Hill, Chiddingstone Causeway, Bells Yew Green, Eridge Green, Holtye, Leigh, Underriver, Charcott, Godden Green, Hawkenbury, Hever, West Heath, Styants Bottom, Markbeech, Brook Street, Horseshoe Green, Colt's Hill, Blackham, Little Bayham, Haxted, Mile Oak, Chiddingstone, Ashurst, Tudeley, Hook Green, Poundsbridge, Pearson's Green, Bitchet Green, Castle Hill, Chiddingstone Hoath, Stone Street, Walter's Green, Capel, Hill Hoath, Whetsted, Chevening, Beltring, Kipping's Cross, Birchden, St James, Dryhill, Nevill Park, Montreal Park, Broadwater Down, Wildernesse, Kippington, Golden Green, Matfield, Longbrooks, Lower Bitchet, Ivy Hatch, Little Old Hay, Danegate, Mott's Hill
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
TN13 2, TN1 2, TN1 1, TN13 3, TN2 3, TN3 8, TN8 7, TN11 8, TN11 9, TN2 4, TN2 5, TN4 8, TN14 6, TN8 6, TN3 0, TN4 9, TN8 5, TN12 6, TN11 0, TN9 1, TN3 9, TN15 0, TN13 1, TN10 3, TN9 2, TN12 7, TN4 0, TN10 4
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge 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 Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Edenbridge 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 01892 731264, or fill out the form below.
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