Being the sole caregiver for a relative with dementia can place an enormous burden on a family. Not only do you have to worry for their safety on a day-to-day basis, you must also attend to your own needs in order to prevent getting worn down. Dementia care from Visiting Angels^® Des Moines is a trusted source of comfort, relief, and support for families across our community. That's why, when memory loss strikes, families in West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights, and the surrounding areas turn to us.

Compassionate Dementia Care for Des Moines Families

Both Alzheimer's and dementia are diseases that change as they progress, which means a loved one's needs will change as well. Our skilled dementia care providers at Visiting Angels Des Moines know just how to keep up and can provide invaluable assistance for memory loss sufferers and their family which can ease their daily struggle and provide invaluable peace of mind. Our care services were developed in partnership with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to help families with everything from balancing the burden of everyday care to coping with the difficult emotional symptoms of the disease like anger and anxiety.

Some of our dementia care services from Visiting Angels Des Moines include:

• Reminders about medications and appointment times
• Dignified assistance with washing, dressing, and toileting
• Transportation to therapies, check-ups, and more
• Help running errands or coordinating deliveries
• Monitoring to prevent wandering and in-home accidents
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Mobility assistance to move them safely between bed and chair
• Providing relief and support for family caregivers

Learning More About Dementia Care in Des Moines

At Visiting Angels Des Moines, we know just how overwhelming coping with Alzheimer's and dementia can be, so we do our best to make getting the information you need as easy as possible It only takes a phone call to request a consultation with one of our local care directors. They can sit down with you at home to walk you through all your available dementia care options in Des Moines. There's no obligation at all but if you are ready to move forward with our services, we can also use that time to personalize a plan for a loved one. If you have questions about how our care could benefit a loved one, help is just a phone call away. 

To book your own, no-cost consultation on dementia care, call Visiting Angels Des Moines today.