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Dementia support
Patient, reassuring support that respects familiar routines, individual preferences and the person behind the diagnosis.
Independent support. A familiar face.
Support to keep
life feeling
like life.
Hello, I’m Nicola Cook. I offer personal, one-to-one support for people living with dementia and younger-onset dementia.
A little help with the everyday. More room for the things that make you, you.
Based in Offerton · Supporting Stockport & nearby areas
Experience you can feel comfortable with.6+ years of dementia supportDBS checked & insuredOne-to-one. Always personal.
A little about me
A person to get to know.
Not just a service.
I’m Nicola Cook, an independent Personal Assistant based in Offerton, Stockport.
For over six years, I’ve supported adults living with dementia, including younger-onset dementia, in their own homes and out in the community. My experience ranges from personal care and familiar daily routines to respite stays and accompanying people on breaks away for several days, including trips to the coast.
That experience has taught me how much the little things matter. Knowing how someone likes their morning to begin. Making time to listen. Recognising when a plan needs to slow down or change. Offering calm reassurance when someone feels confused, anxious or unsettled.
I take time to get to know the person: their interests, their personality and what they want to keep doing for themselves. Support should leave room for choice, independence and the things that make life enjoyable.
When you arrange support with me, you’re getting to know the person who will be alongside you. One familiar face, with the patience and practical experience to help at home and the confidence to support life beyond it.
Get to know NicolaHow I can help
Everyday support.
Your kind of everyday.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Just thoughtful, practical help, shaped around you and the life you want to live.
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Younger-onset dementia
Support shaped around your stage of life, interests and relationships, with room to keep doing what matters to you.
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Companionship
A familiar face, a good conversation and time together. Someone to listen and offer reassurance when things feel unsettled.
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Getting out & about
From shopping and a walk to a favourite place or a day out, help to stay connected with life beyond the front door.
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Personal care & daily routines
Thoughtful help with personal care, dressing, preparing meals and everyday routines, always with dignity and respect.
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Appointments & activities
Support to get to appointments and enjoy familiar activities, with a consistent person alongside you.
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Family respite
From time out during the day to respite stays at home, experienced support for your loved one while you rest or attend to other commitments.
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Longer stays & breaks away
Experience with sleepovers, respite home stays and trips away for several days, including coastal breaks. Arrangements discussed around individual needs and availability.
I also have experience supporting people with multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury and age-related care needs.
Out in the world, together
Life doesn’t stop with dementia.
Making room for the things you enjoy.
Support can be about much more than staying at home.
A coffee out. A walk somewhere familiar. Shopping. A favourite activity. An appointment. A community group or workshop. A day out. A dementia disco. Or simply getting out of the house for a few hours.
I support people to keep doing the things that make their week feel like their week — adapting plans around how they’re feeling on the day.
Coffee & conversation
A change of scene. Time for a chat.
Days out & activities
A familiar walk, a workshop, somewhere to explore.
Music & social groups
Favourite songs and a little time together.
Activities & interests
Making time for familiar hobbies, creative activities and the things you enjoy doing.
Including people living with younger-onset dementia. Your interests, your choices and your pace.
Experience that fits real life
From the everyday essentials
to a few days by the sea.
Sometimes the right support is help getting ready in the morning. Sometimes it’s a longer stay so family can take a break. And sometimes it’s having someone alongside you to make a trip away possible.
Personal care, with dignity
I have hands-on experience with personal care, dressing and daily routines. I offer patient, respectful help, taking time to understand what feels comfortable and supporting people to do what they can for themselves.
Respite stays at home
My experience includes staying in people’s homes to provide respite support. Familiar surroundings and routines can continue while family members have time to rest or attend to other parts of life. Sleepovers and longer stays can be discussed around your needs.
Days out and breaks away
I have accompanied people on trips away for several days, including to the coast. A change of scene can still have familiar support at its heart: someone alongside you for daily routines, reassurance and time to enjoy being away.
For longer stays or a break away, we would talk through the support needed, travel, accommodation, routines and availability together before agreeing arrangements. The aim is a plan that feels right for the person, with room to adapt.
Talk to Nicola about a longer stayWhy families choose Nicola
Familiarity matters.
So does peace of mind.
With one consistent person, there’s time to build trust, understand the little things and feel comfortable together.
6+ years
Hands-on dementia experience
One familiar face
Consistent, personal support
Younger-onset experience
An understanding of different life stages
DBS checked
Current DBS in place
Fully insured
Current carer insurance
Own transport
Full clean UK licence · business-use vehicle insurance
References available
Reassurance from people who know my work
For families
Support for them.
Breathing space for you.
Finding support for someone you love is a personal decision. I work alongside families, social workers and other professionals, taking time to understand what matters to everyone involved.
Let’s talk about what you needClose to home
Offerton roots. Stockport support.
Based in Offerton, Stockport. Supporting individuals and families across Stockport and nearby areas.
Let’s talk
A little conversation.
A good place to start.
Tell me a little about yourself or your loved one, and the support you’re looking for. We can talk about what might work for you.