Shared interests and exceptional care for older adults with Home Instead Wandsworth
Discover how Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth, and Dulwich provides companionship-led home care for older adults through shared interests.
Providing the highest quality care at home means much more than addressing physical needs. At Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth, and Dulwich, we believe that building strong relationships and genuine connections are at the heart of exceptional care.
Our local team focuses on nurturing these bonds through matching clients with Care Professionals who have shared interests, and encouraging activities to bring joy to the lives of older adults with meaningful companionship, mental stimulation, and emotional support.
A shared love for creative writing with David and Teri
Care Professional Teri has developed a strong bond with her client, David M., who looks forward to their visits each week. As a talented writer pursuing her Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, Teri often brings in her short stories for David to read. This has become a regular activity they both enjoy. David, a keen reader, always asks Teri to share her latest work, finding great pleasure in the characters and narratives.
Reading and puzzles with Dorothy and Hana
At 92 years young, Dorothy is another wonderful example of how companionship and shared activities can keep both the mind sharp and the spirit lively. Each week, she completes two 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles and reads at least one book. Her Care Professional, Hana, supports her in these pursuits, providing companionship and encouragement.
Dorothy’s story highlights how maintaining hobbies, even in later life, can promote mental agility and a sense of accomplishment. Her dedication to staying active mentally is a reminder that age doesn’t mean slowing down.
Arts and history at our dementia-friendly Sunflower Cafe in Balham
For older adults living with dementia, creative activities can be a powerful way to reconnect with memories and emotions. At our dementia-friendly Sunflower Cafe in Balham, we recently hosted Catharine from The Wallace Collection, a renowned art museum offering community sessions for older adults. Together, the group explored a fascinating artwork, shared their thoughts, and later recreated a letter linked to the piece.
This brought creativity and reflection, group interaction and a social and mental boost for everyone involved.
Leading with companionship
At Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth, and Dulwich, we pride ourselves on the quality of care we deliver. High-quality care isn’t just about physical support—it’s about emotional well-being too. By delivering relationship-led care at home in our local area, from Clapham to Dulwich village we can encourage our clients to engage in activities they love, and help them stay mentally sharp, socially connected, and emotionally fulfilled.
Get in touch with us at Home Instead
If you’re looking for high-quality, personalised home care visits or live in care in Wandsworth or Lambeth boroughs or in the Dulwich village area, and want to know more about how we support companionship and shared interests, please do get in touch. Our outstanding rated local team would love to have a conversation about your loved one and how we can support you and your family.