Dementia Care in Surbiton
Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Surbiton from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Enquire about careThe Home Instead Dementia Care home care team, here to help the Surbiton community
In Surbiton and across South West London, dementia is becoming part of more families’ lives, with 1 in 14 adults over 65 now living with the condition. For many, it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes to finding the right support. At Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston, we’re here to make those first steps feel a little easier, offering Outstanding-rated dementia care to older adults who want to stay independent in the comfort of their own homes. No two experiences with dementia are the same, which is why we take time to understand each person’s daily life, needs, and what matters most to them. With care that fits around your family, we help your loved one stay safe, supported, and living well in the place they know best.

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Get in touch Why Home Instead Dementia Care may be right for you
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s normal to feel unsure of what comes next, but you’re not alone in finding the way forward. Support might begin with domiciliary care, help with daily routines or companionship on a walk around Fishponds Park, and gradually evolve into more specialist care to provide mentally stimulating activities and help manage behaviour changes. To keep families more involved and aware of what’s to come, we also offer the opportunity to speak with our in-house dementia specialist, Dr. Nerida Burnie, whose expert guidance can make navigating each stage feel more manageable. Whether you’re just beginning the journey or adjusting to new needs, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

What we do to care for your loved ones
- We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
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.

Mum has been with Home Instead for 6 years, and is extremely happy with all the caregivers over those years. Without Home Instead, I would not have the same freedom, which is a respite for me.
Lesley A

Home Instead have cared for my mother for five years. Her carers have been kind, caring, patient and respectful. I whole heartedly recommend Home Instead to anyone requiring care at home.
Sally D

It has always been the wish of our friend to be able to stay in their own home. Home Instead has made this possible during the past three years. Several of the caregivers have remained the same from the start and have become like friends.
Jane B
Tailored Dementia Care in Surbiton
Dementia can bring changes in mood and behaviour, often leaving loved ones feeling distant from the activities that once meant so much to them. That’s why we shape our care around each person’s interests, helping them re-engage with the things they’ve always loved. For example, one of our clients in Surbiton had a wonderful voice and once sang regularly in her local choir. After her diagnosis, she lost confidence in joining group settings. With encouragement from her care professional, the pair now attend Singing for the Brain at Merton Dementia Hub, a dementia-friendly group where familiar songs spark memories and friendships. It’s become a space where she can enjoy her favourite pastime again and feel more like herself.

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Get in touch Trusted Dementia Care support from experienced home care professionals in Surbiton
Our approach to dementia care in Surbiton is shaped by real-life experience. Our owner, Clare, was first inspired to join Home Instead after seeing the difference quality care made in her own family’s life. That personal insight continues to guide everything we do: how we train our care professionals and build lasting relationships with each client. We know that a strong match makes all the difference, which is why we take the time to pair each client with a care professional who suits their personality, interests, and daily routine. It’s this thoughtful approach that helps build trust from the beginning, so support feels natural, familiar, and personal. To learn more about Clare’s story, please read our blog.

Additional Dementia Care support and activities in Surbiton
Our dementia care isn’t just about support at home; it’s also about helping clients stay connected to the life happening around them. In Surbiton, we’re proud to champion local activities that give your loved one the chance to get out, meet others, and enjoy something that’s just for them. Our Love to Sing sessions offer a relaxed, uplifting way to enjoy music in good company. We also support visits to the Memory Café at Merton Dementia Hub, where clients can unwind with a cuppa, join in activities, and chat with others on a similar journey. These outings, shared with their perfectly matched care professional, bring a personal touch to our care, fostering independence, friendship, and a lasting sense of belonging.

FAQs
- Which towns and postcodes do the Wimbledon & Kingston team service?
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Wimbledon, New Malden, Worcester Park, Tolworth, Surbiton, Norbiton, Wimbledon Park, Raynes Park, West Barnes, Old Malden, Merton Park, Berrylands, Motspur Park, Long Ditton, Copse Hill, Wimbledon Village, Merton, Coombe, South Wimbledon, Collier's Wood
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
SW19 2, SW19 1, KT6 5, KT1 2, KT3 3, SW19 8, KT5 9, SW20 8, SW19 4, SW20 0, KT3 4, SW19 7, KT3 5, KT2 7, SW20 9, SW19 5, KT2 6, KT5 8, KT3 6, KT4 8, KT1 3, KT6 6, KT6 4, SW19 6, SW19 3, KT6 7, KT4 7
Search here if you cannot see your town or postcode - Is Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston a locally owned home care organisation?
Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston 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 Wimbledon & Kingston team today
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Wimbledon & Kingston 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 0208 942 4137, or fill out the form below.

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