What are Dementia & Memory Home Care Services?

INTRODUCTION

One of the biggest benefits of home care is the ability to tailor services to your loved one’s unique needs. This extends to complex and evolving conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia, where individuals require even more specialized care to reduce stress and the risk for accidents by maintaining a routine, safe, and structured environment within their own homes.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common dementia and memory home care services, as well as the benefits these specialized services can provide.

WHAT ARE MEMORY HOME CARE SERVICES?

Memory home care services are designed to help seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia safely age in place, by offering specialized assistance with daily activities of living and household management. Caregivers also commonly provide activities that stimulate memory and support social engagement.

At En Su Casa Caregivers, we understand that Alzheimer’s and dementia are evolving conditions, so we’re mindful to match our clients with caregivers trained to provide care for whichever stage of progression they’re in.

WHAT ARE COMMON MEMORY HOME CARE SERVICES?

Daily Activities of Living:

• Personal hygiene and dressing assistance (e.g. help with bathing, toileting, and grooming).
• Transfer and ambulation assistance throughout the home.
• Errands and transportation to appointments, social events, or shopping.
• Assistance with light range-of-motion or muscle-strengthening exercises.
• Medication reminders and self-administered medication assistance.
• Mobility assistance (e.g. help with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids).

Household Support:

• Assistance with eating, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Assistance with washing, drying, and folding laundry.
• Light housekeeping to support a safe, clean, and organized living space.
• Safety monitoring of the overall household to minimize risks associated with wandering or other dementia-related behaviors.

Cognitive & Social Support:

• Providing companionship by engaging in conversation, playing games, and providing emotional support.
• Engaging in activities, games, and storytelling to help stimulate memory.
• Assistance with communication cues.

Specialized Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care:

• Training to understand the various types of dementia and their associated symptoms.
• Techniques to manage challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia, such as agitation, wandering, and confusion.
• Tailored in-home care plans and services to address the individual’s specific stage of progression.

BENEFITS OF IN-HOME MEMORY CARE SERVICES

The top benefits of dementia and memory home care services include safety, affordability, quality of living, and peace of mind.

The ability to age in place is a key benefit, allowing individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia to remain in their home environment. This is further supported by the safety monitoring our caregivers perform to reduce the risk of accidents.

As a result of aging in place, individuals often enjoy improved quality of life. They receive companionship, mental stimulation, and assistance with daily activities of living that support overall care for the mind, body and spirit.

There are often many fears and risks associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia, so opting for specialized in-home care often provides great peace of mind. Families are able to relax and tend to personal needs, knowing their loved one is receiving quality care from a trained provider.

Lastly, home care is often a more affordable option when compared to nursing homes or assisted living facilities – even when it comes to specialized dementia and memory care. En Su Casa offers Personal Assistance Services, which can be fully covered by Medicaid for those who are eligible. In addition, Private Care Services can be paid for directly by the client, the client’s family, or through long-term insurance plans.

SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION

If you or your loved one is ready to explore dementia and memory home care services, En Su Casa can help! Call 210-922-2960 to speak with one of our coordinators for more assistance and/or to schedule your consultation.