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Dementia Care Resources

Caring for an older loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be challenging and can result in physical and emotional stress.

Dementia Care Resources

That's why we at Home Instead have created a series of resources covering many different aspects of dementia care at home, and we've made these available for family carers to access, free of charge.

We have been providing dementia care in communities for years, and we've worked with top research bodies on dementia care.

Our CAREGivers receive City & Guilds-accredited dementia care training, and we've also adapted these courses for family carers to use.

Every September, during World Alzheimer's Month, our local offices host Dementia Care Training Sessions, where family members are invited to participate in dementia care training.

And we are strong supporters of public education and awareness on dementia, partnering with leading organisations in this space.

Check out our series of free dementia care resources below. We hope you find them useful.

Family carer dementia workshops

Family carer dementia workshops

Each September, our local offices host specialist Dementia Workshops, where we provide the public with free training in best-practice knowledge and techniques in dementia care.

We have created an online version of the workshop, so that you can learn from our dementia experts, improve your understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and better connect with family members living with dementia through individualised support and engagement each day.

Access these courses at the links below.

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Dementia Care at Home

CARE: Changing Ageing Through Research and Education (CARE) is a unique training approach for Home Instead CAREGivers.

In addition to explaining some of the basic facts about the different forms of dementia, this booklet provides practical assistance from our CARE programme to help family caregivers like you on your journey.

Featured is Home Instead’s approach to Alzheimer’s or other dementias care. The approach focuses on personalising the care experience and looks at practical ways of dealing with some of the most common issues associated with dementia such as keeping your loved one engaged in life.

There is also a section about you, the caregiver, which provides realistic ideas about how you can take good care of yourself. Finally, additional information and resources will offer other avenues of support.

Confidence to Care at Home

Confidence to Care at Home

Caring for a family member who is living with dementia can be a challenge - but when you do it with confidence, it can be a rewarding experience for the carer and the individual alike.

Our free resource provides information on what to expect with an Alzheimer's diagnosis, managing symptoms of dementia, caring for the carer, living at home with Alzheimers, staying engaged with Alzheimers, and preserving family memories,.

Get this resource at the link below.

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Learning to Live Well with an Alzheimer's or Dementia Diagnosis

Finding out a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be overwhelming. While currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, there are things that can be done to improve quality of life.

Here Home Instead has detailed steps you can take to help you learn how to live well with an Alzheimer's or other Dementia diagnosis. 

Reduce Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias

Reduce Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias

Research shows that there are risk factors that can increase the chances of a person developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease but they do not guarantee that you will develop cognitive decline. In our free download, Home Instead has put together both risk factors and tips to help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other Dementias.

Need more help with dementia care at home?

We hope these dementia care resources help you, the family carer, to provide enhanced care services to your loved one living with dementia, which will lead to a better quality of life and an enriched experience for all.

If there is anything else we can do to help, you can get in touch with your local Home Instead office at the link below.

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Running on Empty

Running on Empty is a free dementia care resource that identifies common sources of caregiver stresses when caring for people living with dementia.

It identifies signs of caregiver stress and introduces strategies to cope with it.

It offers great advice to family carers on how to care for loved ones living with dementia, and also how to care for themselves.