If the person you care for has dementia—for instance, Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, or one of the many, many other causes of memory loss—we can help. We understand how difficult it is to watch as your loved one loses their abilities and begins to behave in ways that you don’t recognize. Our caregivers are here to support you so your loved one can continue to remain at home.
At HomeLife Personal Care, we bring our team’s eighty+ years of experience to your family. With the proper caregiver support augmented by technology and free community programs, we can help you keep your loved one aging in place so they don’t need to be sent to a facility.
Give us a call at 904-646-8993.
Or schedule a time to talk.
Caregiver education
Unlike a registry, we are deeply invested in our caregiving employees. They receive extra training beyond what’s required by state law, so they are equipped to handle the issues that commonly arise with dementia. For example, we teach about the following:
- The stages of dementia. For instance, Alzheimer’s gets worse over time. Each stage has its challenges. But at each stage, the person still has abilities that can be drawn upon to bring joy into each day.
- Sundown syndrome. In the late afternoon, people with dementia often become agitated and fretful. They pace. Or they may become more emotional, perhaps even combative. Our caregivers know how to apply strategies to head off sundowning.
- Wandering. Clients tend to wander off when they are bored. To counteract wandering, we focus on giving them activities that engage the abilities they still have. When appropriate, our caregivers will also suggest walks and outings so your family member is stimulated and tired (in a healthy way) at the end of the day.
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Family education and support
Families are often puzzled by the behaviors of their loved ones. Even hurt by emotional outbursts or scared by aggressive acting out. Part of our mission is to help families understand the stages of dementia, that it’s the disease talking, not their loved one. We teach strategies for addressing difficult behaviors and reducing triggers before they occur.
We also strongly believe in the need for family caregivers living in the home to take breaks. Many times, adult children call us because they are worried about the health of the parent who is caring for the person with dementia. Rightly so! Researchers who study stress often study family members caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s. That’s because dementia caregiving is one of the most stressful activities! And the more stress, the greater the health risks.
For spouses. Use your time when we are there to get out and enjoy yourself. You need to replenish your own well of reserves. Visit with friends. Go to a movie. Have some fun! And don’t forget to keep up with your own doctor appointments. It’s important that you stay healthy and keep your spirits up. We don’t want you declining because of your caregiving!
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Extra layer of support
We go the extra mile for our clients. The owner and administrative staff of HomeLife Personal Care have over eighty years of combined nursing experience in the field of eldercare. As a result, we bring a more sophisticated understanding of aging and the eldercare system to support you and your family through the challenges of dementia.
Technology. From automated pill dispensers to door alarms for wandering, we can recommend devices and apps that make life easier and safer and reduce the strain of caring for a person with dementia.
A trained eye for problems. We are not doctors, thus we do not diagnose. But we can alert you to possible problems that need a doctor’s attention: Symptoms that might indicate a bladder infection, for instance, or agitation or behaviors that might benefit from available medicines.
Networking with community programs. Because we have worked in the eldercare system, we know the different options that can be of assistance. A speech therapist might be able to help your loved one with swallowing difficulties following a stroke. A physical therapist could assist with exercises to make for steadier walking. The services of these specialists are covered under the Medicare benefit.
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For those with no family
If you are an attorney, guardian, or care manager working with a client who has no family, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you. Our nursing experience gives you that extra layer of support and confidence required for the care of a solo ager.
Our staffing models are flexible and can begin with short shifts (two-hour and three-hour). As the dementia progresses, we can provide longer shifts or add more days to the routine. We staff 24/7 in two 12-hour shifts with minimal changes so your client has the continuity and routine they need.
Our software allows you to log in and read staff notes. Also to see photos of your client as they go about their day. We share our documentation so you can access the information you need to fulfill your oversight duties. You can even access billing information and see receipts for items purchased.
Transparency and collaboration are built into our service. Give us a call at 904-646-8993 so we can discuss the particular dementia care needs of your solo-aging client.
Give us a call at 904-646-8993.
Or schedule a time to talk.
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