Dementia Care in Market Harborough and Oadby

Understanding dementia

Dementia is not a single condition. It is a term used for a number of conditions that affect memory, thinking, communication and everyday life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, but people can also be diagnosed with vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies or frontotemporal dementia.

As dementia progresses, the amount of support someone needs will change. That is why our dementia care at home is flexible. Rather than deciding everything at the beginning, the care plan can be reviewed and adjusted as your loved one’s needs change over time.

Dementia Care in Market Harborough & Oadby

For many people living with dementia, home is full of things they recognise. Their favourite chair, familiar rooms, neighbours they know and routines they have followed for years can all provide a sense of continuity. Dementia home care allows your loved one to remain in those surroundings while receiving support with the parts of daily life that have become more difficult.

That support might begin with help remembering meals, medication or appointments. Over time, it may develop into more regular assistance with personal care, mobility, household tasks and staying safe at home. We provide dementia care across Market Harborough, Oadby, Great Bowden, Kibworth, Welham, Foxton and nearby villages. If you're unsure if we cover your location please get in touch.

Our approach to dementia care at home

At Bluebird Care, we take time to understand your loved one as a whole, including their routines, preferences, interests and the things that help them feel settled. The care plan is then shaped around what they need day to day, which could include support with personal care, meals, medication, household tasks and staying involved in activities they enjoy.

Familiarity can be especially important for someone living with dementia. We always aim to keep the team of Care Experts small and consistent, so your loved one sees people they recognise and who understand how best to support them. 

Dementia care costs in Market Harborough & Oadby

Dementia care costs depend on how much support your loved one needs and how often care is required. Home care visits start from £28.25, with the final cost based on the level of help included in their individual care plan.

We’ll talk through their needs with you first, then explain the likely cost clearly so you know what to expect before care begins. You can read our home care pricing guide here.

Why local families choose Bluebird Care

Bluebird Care Market Harborough & Oadby is rated Good by the CQC, with Justine, our registered manager, overseeing care standards across the local service. Our Care Experts receive dementia care training and are supported by a local team who understand the area and the families we work with.

For many families, asking for help comes after months or even years of doing as much as possible themselves. Bringing in support from experts in care can take some of that pressure away, giving you more time to be a son, daughter, partner or friend rather than feeling responsible for every part of your loved one’s day.

For more information about dementia, diagnosis and support, the Alzheimer’s Society has a wide range of useful guidance and resources.

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