Alzheimer's Care at Home: Compassionate Support for Your Loved One

At Home Instead Fareham & Gosport, we understand that living with Alzheimer’s presents unique challenges for those living with the condition, their loved ones and their Care Professionals. That’s why we’re here to provide the specialised care and support needed to maintain the quality of life for your loved ones in the place they know best:  home.

Yes, it is possible to provide at-home care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Compassionate in-home care delivered by a familiar team of Care Professionals provides security and continuity, enabling individual clients needs to be met in the place they feel most comfortable. 

In-home care includes a wide range of services provided in the home, rather than in a residential care community. It can allow a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to stay in his or her own home; their safe place.

To make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, careful planning and thought need to be devoted to developing and delivering an effective, person centred care plan. Don’t forget, you don’t have to do it alone; professional support is available if needed.

Our approach is person-centred, ensuring that care plans are tailored to individual needs and preferences. We recognise the importance of building trust and rapport with both the person living with Alzheimer’s and their families. Our care professionals are not just trained professionals; they’re compassionate companions who genuinely care.

Our care professionals are trained by us and all of them have completed our unique City and Guilds accredited training programme. This programme is designed to enable them to effectively  support and care for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Many of them  have cared for a loved one who lived with dementia and they all have been recruited on the basis of our “Mum Test”. 

The “Mum Test “ is very simple; would we have this person care for our  mum or loved one. We use this simple test because every client is someone’s mum, dad ,aunt, uncle or other loved one and we want to use the same test we would apply to our loved one to every client.

Q: What is Alzheimer’s?

A: Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory and other functions. It can cause confusion, difficulty with language, personality changes, and problems with daily activities.

Q: What are the benefits of care at home for a person with Alzheimer’s ?

A: In-home care can provide comfort, security, and familiarity for a person with Alzheimer’s, as well as providing personalised support. It can also provide access to medical attention and allow a person with Alzheimer’s to maintain social connections.

Q: What should I look for in an Alzheimer’s care provider?

A: You should look for a provider who is compassionate, experienced in working with people with Alzheimer’s, and has the training and experience to keep your loved one safe and supported.

Q: What types of services do in-home Alzheimer’s care providers offer?

A: In-home care providers can provide a range of services, including help and support with activities of daily living, medication management, mobility assistance, and social activities, support with nutrition and hydration and live  in care if required.

Q: What support is available for family members of a person living with Alzheimer’s?

A: There are several different types of family support services available, including counselling, support groups, education; both on live and in person. You should contact organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society and Age UK or your local Dementia Advice Service to find out what services are available in your area.