Spot the Signs: When Families in Yeovil, Sherborne & Bridport Start Thinking About Care

At Home Instead, many of the care enquiries we receive from families in Yeovil, Sherborne and Bridport when they’ve started to notice small but worrying changes in their loved one. A sense that something’s changed in Mum, Dad, or another loved one. Maybe it’s forgetfulness, maybe it’s skipping meals—but often, it’s the combination of small signs that add up to a bigger picture.

That’s often when families turn to home care as a way to keep their loved ones safe, happy and independent in the place they love most—home.

Janette is one of our lovely clients, living independently but beginning to experience slight memory issues and occasional confusion. Initially, we provided a couple of weekly companionship visits to check in on her and support her with companionship. She managed her medication herself, and everything seemed to be ticking along nicely.

However, things started to change.

Her family recently discovered that Janette had let an uninvited handyman into her home. Although the individual did carry out some work, the incident raised serious concerns about her vulnerability and safety. On top of that, they found an empty medication box—Janette had forgotten how to reorder her prescription, something she’d always done independently before.

Today, Janette is thriving. She’s back into a healthy routine with regular, nutritious meals. Our Care Professionals make sure she takes her medication correctly and safely. The added visits have helped boost her confidence, and she’s once again engaging in her favourite hobbies.

And her family? They’ve regained peace of mind. Instead of constant worry, they now enjoy quality time with Janette—free from stress and filled with warmth.