Home Instead Ilkley

24/04/2026

Here are some pictures from our Community Engagement Lead, Karen’s, chairobics class in Burley in Wharfedale!

This is a great class to help prevent falls and improve confidence, strength and balance. Make sure to come along every Tuesday for just £4 (cash).

The session is held from 2-3pm at St Mary’s Parish Centre! For more info call 01943 662188💚

23/04/2026

Our clients had a lovely afternoon yesterday at The Wheatley Arms in Ilkley to enjoy some tasty Fish & Chips!💚

The sun was shining on us and we couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon☀️

We always love spending time with our clients and hearing about everything they’ve been up to☺️

18/04/2026

💚 Our FREE Memory Café is happening on Wednesday 6th May! 💚

Join us at Cornerstone Café, Menston (LS29 6NB) for a warm, relaxed morning designed for individuals and carers affected by memory loss.
It’s a friendly space to enjoy a cuppa, chat, and connect with others who understand.
Our wonderful Community Engagement Lead, Karen, will be there to greet everyone and make sure you feel right at home.

Everyone is welcome - we’d love to see you there! 💚

16/04/2026

Our clients had a fantastic time at the Frank Sinatra Tribute Show with Phil Fryer at Clarke Foley Community Hub !

It was a wonderful afternoon, filled with smiles and great company, it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves.

We’re really looking forward to bringing more clients along to the VE Day Afternoon Tea we’re sponsoring.

For more details about the event, be sure to check out their page💚

15/04/2026

Join us every Tuesday at St Mary's Parish Centre, Burley in Wharfedale for a fun hour of chair based exercises with our amazing community engagement lead, Karen.

🏋️This class is great to build strength, help mobility and prevent falls
🫖The session is just £4 (CASH) and includes refreshments
📞No need to book, just turn up

For any more information please call us on 01943 662188

For more activities like this in our community you can request a copy of our What's On Where Guide here - https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/ilkley/blog/2026-wow-guide/

14/04/2026

What a truly wonderful afternoon! 💚

This month’s Companionship Café was filled with joy, as we enjoyed an afternoon of singing, dancing, and laughter with the fantastic Amanda - Singalong Days 💃🏼

We were delighted to welcome 20 people, thank you so much to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special

We can’t wait to do it all again! Come and join us on 12th May from 2–4pm at Addingham Memorial Hall🎉

13/04/2026

EVENT HAPPENING TODAY💚

Our monthly Companionship Café is happening today at Addingham Memorial Hall from 2pm - 4pm. Make sure to come along on this lovely day! ☀️

☕💚Companionship Café – Monday 13th April💚☕

We’re excited to welcome Sing Along Days to our next Companionship Café! 🌟
He'll be joining us for an afternoon filled with singing and dancing ✨
As always, our cafés offer a relaxed, friendly setting where you can enjoy a brew, chat, and meet others in the community.
📍 Addingham Memorial Hall
🗓️ Monday 13th April
🕑 2pm - 4pm
Everyone is welcome – so make sure you pop in. We’d love to see you there!

11/04/2026

Keeping clients connected to the community is a privilege that many of our Care Professionals have.

Thanks to Lisa, a star in our latest sponsorship films for Love Your Weekend, her client Joan can still get out and about and doing the things she loves best.

Find out more about what the role of a Care Professional entails.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/fit/care-careers

09/04/2026

Introducing Joan and Lisa!

They are the new stars of our Love Your Weekend sponsorship films and will appear at the beginning and end of each segment of the show.

We’re proud of the many Care Professionals like Lisa who are part of the Home Instead family: compassionate people who are dedicated to their roles.

And it’s our privilege to support people like Joan, making it possible for them to stay living happily at home.

The laughter and fun that the two share is something we see every day at Home Instead.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/

08/04/2026

Dementia symptoms like forgetfulness and confusion are a little easier to spot. But there are a whole host of challenges that a person can also experience that aren’t immediately obvious. This can include things like anxiety, depression and overwhelm, to name but a few.

Sometimes this experience can be likened to an iceberg, as illustrated here, showing that what is visible to others is often only a small part of someone’s reality.

If you’re living with dementia, or care for someone with dementia, what would your dementia 'iceberg' look like?

[Image description:A blue illustrated iceberg graphic with a title that reads: 'Dementia can look like...'. Text overlays the centre of the iceberg which reads: 'What people see' followed by an upwards arrow and 'What people don't see' followed by a downwards arrow. Words are placed around the top of the iceberg that read: Forgetfulness; Irritability; Impulsivity; Agitation; Repetition; Confusion; Apathy; Disinterest. Disorientation. Words placed around the bottom of the iceberg read:Depression; Anxiety; Overwhelm; Fear; Paranoia; Delirium; Grief; Stress; Low self-esteem; Delusions.]

06/04/2026

Did you notice a change in a loved one during your Easter visit? 🐣

Often it’s during holiday catch ups in that families first notice subtle signs that extra support might be needed. Did you notice:

A cluttered kitchen or expired food?
A change in their usual mood?
Confusion about their routine?

Don't ignore the small things. If you're worried, let’s have a confidential chat about how we can help them stay safe at home.
📞 01943 662188

05/04/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from everyone at Home Instead Ilkley! 💚🐣