Home Instead Market Harborough, Corby, Oadby & Rutland

09/09/2026

Congratulations Madeleine on your training with us at Home Instead!

09/09/2026

🎶 The Transformative Power of Music for Dementia 🎶
For someone living with dementia, a familiar song can unlock memories, bring back feelings and create precious moments of connection, helping families feel like they have their loved one “back”, even if only for a little while. ❤️

🎶 The Transformative Power of Music

For someone living with dementia, a familiar song can unlock memories, bring back feelings and create precious moments of connection, helping families feel like they have their loved one “back”, even if only for a little while. ❤️

So, what was your grandparent’s favourite music? Beethoven or the Beach Boys, Bob Marley or Bob Dylan? Finding out could help spark memories, conversations and special moments together.

Visit the Music for Dementia website for more ideas and top tips on using music to support someone living with dementia.

07/09/2026

If you are visiting family and one of your loved ones lives with dementia, younger children may feel confused, awkward or worried about saying the wrong thing. It can help to talk things through before the visit and give them simple ways to understand what is happening.

1. Explain that dementia can make people forget things or say unexpected things, but it is not anyone’s fault.

2. Reassure them that it is okay if the conversation feels a bit different or slower than usual.

3. Let them know that repeating a story or question is part of the illness, not something they have caused.

4. Suggest they talk about familiar things like school, pets or favourite foods rather than asking tricky questions.

5. Remind them that being kind, smiling and listening is more important than knowing what to say. A little reassurance can help children feel more confident and make visits calmer and more enjoyable for everyone. To learn more about how to support someone with dementia visit our website homeinstead.co.uk.

05/09/2026

There's nothing quite like a home-cooked meal, is there? Many families worry about whether an older loved one is eating properly, especially when meals start to feel rushed or repetitive. Having someone there to plan meals, shop together and cook proper food can make a real difference, supporting both good nutrition and independence. It is about making mealtimes something to look forward to again.

To talk about meal support and care at home in Market Harborough, Corby and Rutland, call our local team on Get in touch or visit homeinstead.co.uk.

03/09/2026

Even a one hour visit can make a real difference, supporting independence and giving someone something to look forward to each week.

To find out how we support companionship and everyday support at home in Market Harborough, Corby and Rutland, call Get in touch or visit homeinstead.co.uk.

02/09/2026

September is World Alzheimer’s Month 💚

A time to raise awareness, encourage understanding, and remind ourselves that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

When we take the time to listen, be patient and show compassion, we can help people living with dementia feel supported, valued and understood.

Together, let’s create a more dementia-friendly world one small action at a time. 🌿

01/09/2026

Congratulations on your recently completed training with us at Home Instead, Claudia. 💚

01/09/2026

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Excited to share that Home Instead UK is a finalist in the Leaders in Care Awards 2026! 🏆

It's fantastic for our care to be recognised in this way, a huge thankyou to each and every one of our Care Professionals who collectively help us care for so many older people UK wide.

Good luck to all the other finalists!

31/08/2026

Giving up driving is often talked about as a loss of independence, and it is understandable why families worry about that.

What is not always spoken about is what can be gained instead. With the right support in place, loved ones can still get out, keep routines and stay connected to their community, without the worry or risk that driving may now bring. Support can mean safer journeys, familiar trips and the confidence of knowing someone is there to help, so independence is not taken away, it is supported in a different way.

For a friendly conversation about keeping independence and safety in balance, contact our Market Harborough, Corby and Rutland team on Get in touch or find out more at homeinstead.co.uk.