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Dementia Care at Home

Your choice of Personal Companion services is broad but when it comes to choosing the right care for a loved one, Jarrett Loyal Care is the agency you can trust. 

Our mission is to improve quality of life by providing qualified professionals to help meet a wide range of short and long term needs. Through coordinated care and support for families, Jarrett Loyal Care enables individuals to remain in the safety and comfort of their own home environment. Working closely with your physician and other health providers we select the right in home care services and work hard to ensure the peace of mind that your family deserves.

We specialize in care and daily living assistance to an array of individuals at home and in facilities. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance due to aging, illness, recovery, or rehabilitation, our caregivers will provide an individualized service that you can trust. We understand that not one care plan fits all. Daily services can include anything from meal preparation, hygiene, cleaning, and supervision. We will take the time to get to know you and develop an individualized care plan that fits your specific needs. Companionship is key to a trusted relationship with our caregivers. We not only strive to help you with everyday tasks but want to develop a caring relationship with you. We provide one-on-one attention and care that cannot compare in other settings.

Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and now you’re wondering if or how long they can live at home? Perhaps your loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease is progressing to the point where you can no longer care for them by yourself anymore.

Either way, Alzheimer’s home care can help your loved one age in place and bring you peace of mind that they will be kept safe without the trauma of moving them to an assisted living facility or nursing home.

How long can somebody with dementia live at home? How do you care for Alzheimer’s patients at home? How can you tell if your loved one needs Alzheimer’s home care? How can you find the best dementia home care near you? Jarrett Loyal Care can help!

Can a Person With Dementia Live at Home?

Caring for a parent with dementia at home can be difficult, but it isn’t impossible, especially when you bring in Alzheimer’s care at home. Caring for a loved one with dementia at home involves keeping them safe and ensuring their needs are met. If you can do that, they may not need to go to a facility.

It’s never too early to bring in Alzheimer’s home care for your parent or other loved one.

How Long Can a Person With Dementia Live at Home?

With the right type of assistance, people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia may be able to live at home for the rest of their lives. They may need up to 24-hour care to prevent wandering or other potentially dangerous behaviors, but they don’t necessarily need to be locked up in a facility as long as somebody is around to keep an eye on them, make sure they are eating enough, handle light housekeeping and other tasks, and make sure their needs are met.

You have questions and we have answers, contact us today and one of our Jarrett Loyal Care staff members will contact you shortly.

Providing the best Dementia Care at Home for seniors and families in Hartford County, New Haven, Fairfield County & Litchfield County, Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, Milford, Westport, Old Greenwich, Greenwich, Middletown, Darien, New Canaan and surrounding areas.

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How Do You Care for a Dementia Patient at Home?

Caring for dementia patients at home involves making sure their physical and emotional needs are met while keeping them safe from things like wandering, leaving the stove on, or forgetting to take important medications. Alzheimer’s home care often involves things like companionship, medication reminders, bathing, toileting, meal planning and preparation, transportation to appointments, and more.

Our Founder has a MSN, RNC-OB, CNS, a Masters Degree prepared professional with credentials as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Care and National Board Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing.

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How Can I Tell if My Parent Needs Dementia Care at Home?

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIH) [2]:

“You may feel that asking for help shows weakness or a lack of caring, but the opposite is true. Asking for help shows your strength. It means you know your limits and when to seek support.”

The short answer is that it’s never too early to bring in Alzheimer’s home care for your parent or other loved one. If you need a more concrete answer, look for these signs it’s time for memory care [3]:

  • Disorientation or confusion that puts their safety at risk, such as wandering on foot or driving after they’ve lost their license
  • Behavior changes, such as failing to keep up with personal hygiene, declining social invitations, or becoming withdrawn
  • Incontinence, which can be overwhelming for family members to handle on their own
  • Decline in physical health such as unexplained weight gain or loss, falls, or health issues caused by taking too much or too little of their prescription medications
  • A caregiver’s death or deterioration may require bringing in outside help

“Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.”

Our person-centered care process selects caregivers based on the needs and interests of the client and family. Get Started today!

How Can I Find the Best Dementia Home Care Near Me?

Although finding the right dementia home care agency may seem like a daunting task, it’s not one you want to rush through. After all, nobody benefits if you choose the wrong company. Here are some questions you should ask each agency to help you find the one that will best meet the needs of your loved one [4]:

  • Is your agency licensed?
  • Do you screen caregivers for contagious diseases?
  • Are your caregivers insured and bonded?
  • Do you do thorough background checks before hiring a caregiver? Do you also check their driving record?
  • What is the turnover rate of your caregivers?
  • Do you handle all the payroll paperwork?
  • What are the education requirements of your caregivers?
  • Do you provide continuing education for your caregivers?
  • Will we have the same caregiver for each visit?
  • Can we interview potential caregivers? Do we have a say in who is assigned to us?
  • What happens if our caregiver can’t make it? Do you provide a substitute caregiver? Does that cost extra?
  • How do you handle expenses and billing?
  • What happens if I have a complaint about a caregiver? How does the agency handle conflict?
  • How do you supervise caregivers?
  • Can I have some references for the caregiver we’re assigned as well as for your agency?
 

With the right type of assistance, people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia may be able to live at home for the rest of their lives.

What Types of Services Are Included With Alzheimer’s Home Care?

Services you will typically receive with Alzheimer’s and dementia home care may include:

  • Wandering prevention
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Managing moments of anger, anxiety, or confusion
  • Grocery shopping and prescription pickups
  • Laundry and light housekeeping
  • Transfer and mobility assistance
  • Transportation to appointments
  • Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Monitoring and companionship
 

Although we’ve listed it last, companionship is hardly the least important Alzheimer’s home care service. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says [1]:

“Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.”

References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions, https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html
  2. National Insitute on Aging, Getting Help with Alzheimer’s Caregiving, https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-help-alzheimers-caregiving
  3. Ruben Castaneda, 5 Signs It’s Time for Memory Care, https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/signs-its-time-for-memory-care
  4. WebMD, Help With in-Home Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s, https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/alzheimers-paid-home-care
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