Alzheimer's and dementia are two of the most complicated diseases for a family to navigate. That is, in part, because they are constantly changing, bringing new and increasingly difficult challenges with each passing day. Having a professional caregiver from Visiting Angels^® Chesapeake on hand, someone who is familiar with the disease, can help you overcome the obstacles of memory loss and provide stability and support for your loved one. Our caregivers provide truly dignified dementia care for seniors in Portsmouth and Chesapeake to bring families in those communities true peace of mind.

Dementia Care that Chesapeake Can Count On

When you choose Visiting Angels Chesapeake for your loved one's dementia care, you gain access to our broad range of services designed specifically to help seniors cope with memory loss. These strategies were developed hand-in-hand with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and range from providing support with daily activities, to helping manage their most intensive and emotional needs. 

Some of the services you can choose for your loved one to receive as part of their dementia care strategy from Visiting Angels Chesapeake include:

• Medication reminders
• Wandering prevention
• Meal preparation
• Bathing assistance
• Mobility assistance
• Transportation assistance
• Uplifting companionship
• Help with light housework
• Delivery coordination

Customizing Your Dementia Care in Chesapeake

At Visiting Angels Chesapeake, we believe that in order for dementia care to provide the maximum benefits, it needs to be a perfect fit for the senior's unique needs and lifestyle. That's why we provide several ways for you to customize your loved one's care. First, we Select Your Caregiver^® from within our Chesapeake team by looking carefully at whose skills and personality suit your loved one best. Our caregivers are offered the opportunity to pursue advanced training in dementia as well, so many of our caregivers in Chesapeake are real experts in the field. Then, we help you to choose not only which services you would like for your loved one, but also when you would like them to be provided and how often. We keep caregivers available around the clock and every day of the year, so you'll always have the help you need to keep your loved one safe and happy at home. 

To learn more about how dementia care could help your loved one, call Visiting Angels Chesapeake and book your free, in-home consultation today.