When your mother or father is diagnosed with dementia, it is important to make sure you have a good support team in place. Along with your loved one's therapists and/or physicians, Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County can offer dementia care services. Our aid focuses on keeping your loved one safe and comfortable at home, despite their disorder. Just because a loved one is diagnosed with dementia doesn't mean they value their independence any less. We can monitor your loved one and provide assistance with the activities of daily living so they can remain at home rather than moving to residential care. 

When your loved one receives dementia care at home from Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County, they will benefit in several ways. First and foremost, your loved one will be able to stay in their familiar environment where they are most confident and comfortable. Your family member will also be able to maintain their comforting routines and keep their current meal and sleep schedules intact. One-on-one care at home also allows your loved one to build a trusting relationship with a particular caregiver, unlike institutionalized care where patients work with whomever is on staff that day. 

Dementia Care at Home in Morristown

Another benefit to receiving in-home dementia care from Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County is your loved one's ability to receive personalized care. We will tend to your loved one's specific needs based on the current progression of their illness. As your loved one's needs change over time, we can adjust our care accordingly. 

Some care services from Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County which are commonly found to be helpful include:

• Wandering prevention
• Medication reminders
• Fall prevention
• Dressing assistance
• Bathing & grooming
• Walking assistance
• Transportation
• Preparing meals
• Running errands
• Light housekeeping

Getting Started with Dementia Care in Morristown

When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can be overwhelming. To help you navigate care, Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County offers a complimentary dementia care consultation to local seniors. Our memory care coordinator can come to your loved one's home and explain our care, as well as answer any questions you may have. We will speak with you, your loved one, and their physicians to paint a clear picture of your loved one's home care needs.

If your mother, father, or other family member has been diagnosed with dementia, call Visiting Angels Morris and Somerset County today and ask about our dementia care services. We can schedule your free consultation to help you get started. We provide dementia care to Morris County, Somerset County, Bridgewater, Morristown, Madison, Chatham, Pompton Plains, East Hanover, Mendham, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Somerville, Warren & the surrounding areas.