Having a parent or grandparent diagnosed with dementia can throw a wrench into the works for the entire family and raise some serious questions. One of the biggest questions of all is who becomes responsible for your loved one's care. Another one is whether or not your loved one can continue to live at home. Dementia care from Visiting Angels^® Gloucester County offers answers to both those questions. We can help your family find a caregiver in Gloucester County who can deliver skilled and compassionate care to your loved one from the comfort and familiarity of their own treasured home.

Gloucester County Area's Dementia Care Experts

At Visiting Angels Gloucester County, we know what a heavy burden caring for a loved one with dementia can be, especially if you are doing it all on your own. A dementia care provider can be there to support your loved one in Gloucester County with all their daily challenges and help prevent other obstacles from arising. Our companion caregivers come prepared with all the skills you need to bring your loved one a better quality of life, and warm, kind-hearted dispositions that bring them comfort.

Some of the things your loved one's caregiver can help with include:

• Keeping them on track with medications, appointments, and bill payments with timely reminders
• Taking them to the doctor's office, hospital, physical therapist, or on other errands
• Monitoring them to prevent slips, falls, wandering, and other accidents within their home
• Bringing them immense comfort and relief through uplifting companionship
• Making sure their home stays neat and tidy with light housework and meal preparation

To meet your loved one’s senior care needs, we will create a personalized plan for them. All of our above services can be uniquely combined to meet any set of needs. At Visiting Angels Gloucester County, we understand how dementia affects each individual differently. That’s why we are committed to providing care that is tailored to your loved one’s needs. Their care plan will include the services they need, as well as their personalized schedule of visits.

Dementia is known as a progressive memory-loss disease. Your loved one will progress through the early, middle, and late stages over time. With each stage, your loved one’s care needs are likely to change and increase. We make it possible to alter their care plan at any time. All it takes is a simple phone call to our team. Notify us of the necessary changes, and we will make them as soon as possible. You can rest assured your loved one’s needs are being met at all times.

Keeping Your Loved One Safe at Home

When considering in-home care for your loved one, you want them to be safe at any given moment. Safety is one of the main concerns for seniors living with dementia and for seniors who choose to age in place. Our team has various measures in place to keep your loved one safe and comfortable at home.

During each visit to your loved one’s home, our caregivers will monitor your loved one. We are always monitoring them for any physical and mental changes, as well as shifts in overall well-being. We will communicate any changes to you, and work with you to alter their care plan as needed. We also monitor our clients to help prevent falls and injuries. Our caregivers can make valuable suggestions about how you can create a safer home environment for your loved one.

Another safety concern you may have is choosing a trustworthy care provider. Our team at Visiting Angels Gloucester County consists of local owners, staff, and caregivers. When selecting caregivers to join our team, we seek local individuals who are passionate and knowledgeable about elderly care. Each of our caregivers is vetted through a series of interviews and background checks. This is an essential part of providing exceptional home care that keeps our clients safe. We also encourage our caregivers to continue their training and education. This allows them to better serve our clients and learn new techniques.

Getting Started with Dementia Care in Gloucester County

Coping with a loved one's dementia is overwhelming enough as it is; getting care information shouldn't be. That's why Visiting Angels Gloucester County provides in-home consultations on our dementia care services to families in our community free of charge. It's an opportunity for you to speak face-to-face with one of our local care directors without any pressure or obligation and to get all the answers, you need to confidently make decisions about your loved one's care. Together, we can get your loved one on the road to better living despite dementia.

Call Visiting Angels Gloucester County (856-292-3340)today for your own cost-free dementia care consultation!