Dementia care
Calm, steady routines from caregivers trained in dementia care, so your parent can stay in familiar surroundings as long as it's safe.
Care we offer
How it helps
People living with dementia usually do best with the same faces, the same routines and a calm voice. We keep a small team of two or three caregivers who all know your parent, their stories and the things that upset them. Caregivers help with daily life, gently guide your parent back on track when they're confused, and keep you up to date on changes.
This may be right if
- Mom forgets to eat, or eats the same thing three times
- Dad gets restless and confused in the late afternoon
- You're worried about the stove, the front door or the car keys
- A parent is caring for their spouse with dementia and needs real help
What a visit can include
You and your parent choose what's in the care plan. Caregivers follow it, and you can change it any time.
Daily routine
- A steady daily rhythm: meals, rest, activity at the same times
- Prompts and help with eating, drinking and hygiene
- Personal care when it's needed, done slowly and calmly
Calm and safety
- Gentle redirection when your parent is confused or upset
- Keeping an eye on doors, the stove and wandering
- Activities that suit them: music, folding laundry, sorting, walks
For the family
- Notes on mood, sleep and appetite after every visit
- A care manager who tells you plainly when needs are changing
Non-medical care
What caregivers don't do here
- Diagnosing memory loss or changing medications (that's your parent's doctor)
- Locked or secured care: when home is no longer safe, we'll say so and help you plan
Not sure if a task is medical? Ask us at the assessment. We'd rather say no clearly than guess.
A typical late-day visit
An example. Every plan is built around your parent's own routine.
- 2:00 Arrive at the same time as always, with the same greeting.
- 2:20 A walk or folding laundry together, while energy is good.
- 3:30 Snack and a drink; a reminder to use the bathroom.
- 4:15 Music they love and a calm room as the afternoon gets harder.
- 5:00 Make dinner together and eat at the table.
- 5:50 Write the visit note: mood, appetite, anything new.
Questions families ask
All questionsWhy is the minimum visit 4 hours for dementia care?
Routines need time. A short visit can feel rushed and confusing, and that often makes the rest of the day harder. Four hours gives the caregiver time to settle in and actually help.
Will it be the same caregiver every time?
We build a small team of two or three caregivers who all know your parent, so there's always a familiar face even when someone is sick or on vacation.
How will we know when home is no longer enough?
Your care manager will tell you honestly. If your parent needs a secured setting or nursing care, we'll explain why and help you look at options, even though that means we stop being the answer.
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