Dementia Care in Holmdel

How To Help When They Say They Want To Go Home

At Visiting Angels^® Matawan, our dementia care gives Holmdel area residents the chance to continue living at home. We offer professional caregiver service to address the needs of local seniors, assist family caregivers, and make sure your loved one always has warm, loving companionship. Our Angels receive ongoing training and continuing education related directly to the special care needed for our clients suffering from Dementia. 

As part of our efforts to provide the most comfortable lives for local seniors with the disorder, we would also like to offer some critical advice for dealing with a common side-effect.

Many dementia sufferers exhibit a lack of verbal communication skills, and that leads to them using the phrase "I want to go home," to express different forms of discomfort. It is important for you to not take them literally and avoid any attempts to explain that they are already at home.

This is just their way of expressing fear or anxiety, so you need to pay attention to the emotional reaction that is driving the situation, rather than their choice of words. Listen to their needs in a calming and soothing way, providing physical contact such as a hug or a pat on the arm. Let them know that you are there to help and that you love them. 

You can redirect their focus by agreeing to take them 'home' in a little while, or by asking them to help with a basic chore around the house. Another method is to get them talking about home in a positive way. Ask questions about their favorite things, or remind them of a positive memory you both share. 

Our Professional Dementia Care in Holmdel

Thanks to the knowledge, patience, and compassion of our amazing caregivers, we can help with these situations and everything else dementia brings. Our professional service delivers the care and companionship your relative needs, while minimizing the responsibilities and stress of family care providers. We offer a variety of customized services and flexible scheduling. Our care includes:

• Light housework and errands
• Fall prevention and mobility help
• Positive companionship
• Medication reminders and memory assistance
• And much more!

Dementia Care To Help The Whole Family

Our service is not just about providing physical help around the home, but also to provide loving companionship from someone they like and trust. We meticulously screen all of our caregivers to make sure each one is kind, honest, and full of love. Your relative will enjoy exceptional care and you can rest easy knowing they are in great hands. 

Our service area includes:

• Holmdel
• Matawan 
• Marlboro
• Hazlet
• Middletown
• Sayreville
• Keyport
• Old Bridge
• And nearby areas

To get started with our dementia care for your Holmdel area relative, contact Visiting Angels Matawan today.