Home Instead Altrincham, Sale and Wythenshawe - Home Care & Live-in Care

28/03/2026

Living with dementia? You’re not alone.
Join us for support, advice and connection.👉 Come along, ask questions, feel supported.
🌼 Live Well with Dementia Open Day
🗓 Tuesday 31st March | ⏰ 10–2
📍 Salvation Army, Sale

26/03/2026

🌼 Dementia Open Day – Don’t Miss This! 🌼
Join us on Tuesday 31st March at the Salvation Army for a truly special event bringing together experts from across our community – all under one roof.
✨ Event Details:
🗓 Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 The Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale M33 6NP
✨ Free car parking
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to learn more about living well with dementia.
✨ What makes this event so special?
We have an incredible range of organisations attending – all passionate about offering guidance, support, and practical help:
• Home Instead
GMP Trafford North
• Citizens Advice
•Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)Prevention
• HSBC
• Age UK Salford and Trafford
• Local Trafford care organisations & Sale PCN
• Community Health Teams (Physio, OT, Podiatry & Nutrition)
• Wythenshawe Hospital Dementia Team
• Memory Café
• Join Dementia Research (NIHR)
• Kingsley Care
• Occupational Therapy & Physio specialists
• RDAC
• Hearing + Wellness Hale Ltd
• Circle FuneralsCircle
• Trafford Carers Centre
• Blackstone Solicitors Limited
• Alzheimer's Society
• Parkinson's UK
• Trafford Memory Assessment & Treatment Service
• British Legion Admiral Nurses
• Care UK
• Hill & Company Solicitors
💬 Whether you need advice, reassurance, or simply a friendly chat, this is a rare chance to connect with so many services in one place.
👉 Please share with anyone who might benefit – this is not to be missed!

25/03/2026

👏 Well done, Sian! 👏
A huge congratulations to Sian for presenting the Living Well with Dementia Event to over 100 people. Her talk shared an overview of the two South Trafford events, along with valuable insights into what made them such a success.
This afternoon, Sian spoke at the Trafford Neighbourhood Partnership event, showcasing some of the incredible work that has taken place over the past year.
It was a brilliant afternoon of showcases, networking, and workshops—bringing people together to share ideas and strengthen connections across our community. 💚
The next Dementia Open Day – Don’t Miss This! 🌼
Join us on Tuesday 31st March at the Salvation Army in Sale for a truly special event, bringing together experts, support services, and community groups – all under one roof.

24/03/2026

⏳ One Week To Go! ⏳
Our Dementia Open Day at the Salvation Army is just around the corner!
🗓 Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Ashton Lane, Sale M33 6NP
✨ Free car parking
Come along and meet a wide range of local experts and organisations, all here to support you and your loved ones to live well with dementia 💙
💬 Advice, support, and friendly faces – all in one place.
👉 Don’t miss out – and please share with anyone who might benefit!

23/03/2026

🌿 Sale West Live Well Launch – You’re Invited! 🌿
Two fantastic community launch events in Sale West this March—designed to bring people together, share ideas, and support healthier, happier lives.
📅 Friday 27th March
☀️ Morning Session
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Sale West Community Centre, M33 4QW
Come along to:
✨ Learn more about the Live Well Campus
✨ Meet others from your community
✨ Share your ideas on what would help you live well in Sale West
Enjoy free hot drinks & cakes while you chat!
🌼 Afternoon Session
🕛 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre, M33 4ND
Join in with a range of activities and support, including:
🌱 Seed planting & gardening
🧠 Mental health awareness workshop
💻 Digital wellbeing & skills support
🏃 Couch to 5K coaching & fitness club
🤝 Volunteering & work skills opportunities
Plus free hot drinks & snacks and delicious food from The Tibetan Kitchen!
💛 These events are all about community, connection, and helping shape what “living well” looks like for you.
Feel free to pop into one or both sessions!

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

💧 Staying hydrated isn’t just about water… it’s about enjoyment too 💧
I was reminded the other day that sometimes it’s not just what someone drinks — it’s the comfort, memories and enjoyment that come with it.
So rather than encouraging litres of water, think about what your loved one truly enjoys ☕
A favourite coffee or hot chocolate can be just as important and small changes like switching to decaf can really help.
It’s all about meeting people where they are and making things easier, not harder.
As part of Nutrition and Hydration Week, it’s a great time to remember how important regular meals and fluids are.
For those living with dementia, staying hydrated can help reduce increased confusion and other complications linked to dehydration 🍎 visit our blog https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/altrincham/blog/help-loved-ones-stay-hydrated/

16/03/2026

“‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’ — Aesop
Mother's Day Moments, remind us how much the small things matter.”

15/03/2026

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day and all the love, care and quiet strength that mothers bring into the world. 💐

But we also know that today can be a difficult day for many. For those who have lost their mum, those who are missing someone they love, those who longed to be a mum but never had the chance, or for whom relationships are complicated, we’re thinking of you too.

However you are feeling today, please be gentle with yourself. Take the day at your own pace and know that you are not alone.
Sending love to all the mothers, grandmothers, step-mums, mother figures, and to everyone holding memories close to their hearts today.

13/03/2026

“‘I’m so glad I jumped ship.’ – the words in a lovely card we received today.”
Sometimes people feel they have to stick with care that isn’t quite right — but the truth is, you can always change your mind.
Today we received a lovely card from a new client who told us she was so pleased she had “jumped ship.” After struggling with care that didn’t quite meet her needs...calls at the wrong time, visits that didn’t go ahead, and everyday routines not being supported, she decided it was time for a change.
Within just a few days of joining Home Instead Altrincham, Sale & Wythenshawe, she had already written to praise Hazel for her efficiency and communication, and the Care Professionals for taking the time to really listen and understand what matters to them.
Together they’ve set up routines, found gentle work-arounds when personal care is refused, and made space for the little things that make a day feel good, including a lovely blow-dry from her Care Professional so she feels her best.
Getting to know our clients inside out is the most important part of what our client teams do. Every person is different and for us, that’s a joy, not a bind.
If your care doesn’t feel quite right, remember you always have a choice. Sometimes taking that leap makes all the difference.
We can help 0161 870 1136 Home Instead Altrincham, Sale & Wythenshawe

12/03/2026

Just 2 weeks to go! 💜
We’re starting to see some of the talks from experts coming through for the Living Well with Dementia Event, and it’s really exciting to see the incredible wealth of support available across our community.
If you or someone you care about is looking for help, advice, or just a friendly conversation before the big day, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
📞 Contact Sian on 0161 870 1136
From all of us at Home Instead Altrincham, Sale & Wythenshawe, we’re looking forward to bringing everyone together.