Dementia Care Daytona Beach

Dementia and other memory issues can be a stressful situation for spouses, families, and caregivers. You want your loved one to live comfortably and safely, but you cannot watch them 24 hours a day. And you would prefer them to remain in their Daytona Beach home instead of moving to a dementia care facility. 

At Visiting Angels, we can help you feel confident that your loved one is getting the dementia care they need - right in the comfort of their home. Our experienced nurse registry can help keep loved ones who are living with memory-related illnesses safe at home. Learn what in-home dementia care entitles, the benefits of dementia care near you, and how Visiting Angels can provide peace of mind with our dementia care referrals.

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What Is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term that describes a progressive decline in cognitive function. This decline can affect a senior's ability to complete daily tasks and care for themselves. According to the World Health Organization, there are over 55 million people across the globe who are living with dementia. Caring for a family member with dementia can be very challenging due to the progressive nature of the disease. Those who live with dementia often have trouble communicating and tend to have mood swings and changes in personality. When families suspect a loved one may have dementia, it is important to speak to their physician and seek help early. At Visiting Angels, we can refer you to a caregiver who specializes in dementia care services, so that your loved ones receive personal care support in the comfort of their home.

Benefits of In-Home Dementia Care Near You

Here are some of the reasons why people consider dementia care in their Daytona Beach home for their loved one.

• Aging In Place - Want your loved one to remain in their Daytona Beach home instead of moving to a dementia care facility? By investing in Daytona Beach dementia care, your loved one can age in a comfortable, familiar setting as long as possible. 
• Assistance With Activities of Daily Living - As dementia can affect memory, decision-making, and one's ability to perform basic activities of daily living, our referrals for dementia caregivers can provide assistance with these activities. Most dementia caregivers near you can provide support for personal care, including bathing/showering, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance. They can also provide medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, and companionship. 
  
• Specialized Memory Care - Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging and often requires specialized training and skills. We can refer you to skilled caregivers in Daytona Beach with specialized training for memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's.
• Safety - Families of those with dementia often worry about the safety of their loved one - will they wander away, forget to take their medication, or get into something they should not? When we refer a dementia caregiver to you, they will help keep an eye on your loved one, so that you can rest assured they are safe.
• Respite for Caregivers - Caring for a loved one with dementia can be exhausting - both physically & emotionally. With a skilled dementia caregiver, you can get a respite from senior care, so that you can work, run errands, perform other activities, or recharge. 

Signs of Dementia to Watch Out For

Visiting Angels Palm Coast has put together a list of the most common signs of dementia. Caregivers from our network frequently see the following warning signs when working with seniors:

• Difficulty completing the activities of daily living such as preparing a meal, getting dressed, or finding their way back home.
• Asking the same question over and over due to the inability to retain new information or recall recent events.
  Language issues may be present, such as struggling to follow a conversation, forgetting words, or using words incorrectly.
• Declining spatial skills such as judging distance or direction which may be more obvious when driving.
• Seniors living with dementia may show poor judgment regarding clothing choices, personal hygiene, or money.
• Forgetting where they are or how they got there is a red flag for some seniors.
• People with dementia may be socially withdrawn or lose interest in their favorite activities.
• Difficulty with numbers such as balancing the checkbook, or general lack of concentration, is apparent in some seniors.
• Dementia often causes seniors to have sudden mood swings such as anger, depression, or paranoia for no apparent reason.
• While misplacing items is not in itself uncommon, seniors with dementia may place objects in unusual spots and be unable to find them later.

Wandering Prevention and Safety For Seniors with Dementia

Safety is the top concern we hear from family members of those with dementia. Wandering is the biggest safety concern for seniors with memory-related illnesses and is a main reason why people choose for Daytona Beach home care. Visiting Angels Palm Coast offers wandering prevention tips for Daytona Beach area seniors in need of dementia care:

• Use child-safe plastic door knobs or handle covers.
• Keep your loved one's coat, hat, and keys away.
• Try a barrier like a curtain to camouflage the door.
• Get your loved one a watch with GPS tracking ability.
• Sew ID labels onto your loved one's clothing.
• Consider installing a home monitoring system.
• Give your neighbors a heads-up about wandering behaviors.

Cost of Dementia Care in Daytona Beach

Wondering about the cost of dementia care near you? According to the information on our Daytona Beach home care cost page, the cost of dementia care is $28 to $37 per hour. The cost of in-home dementia care near you can vary based on the level of care, amount of visits a caregiver makes to your home, and the number of hours they stay per visit. Dementia care costs can be quoted by an hourly rate or weekly rate. For more information or to get a personalized quote for in-home dementia care near you, contact us by calling 386-446-7848 or using our online form.

The Importance of In-Home Dementia Care in Daytona Beach

Dementia care referrals from Visiting Angels are an important resource for seniors throughout Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and nearby communities. Caregivers can monitor your loved one and help with daily activities. Elder care professionals can also provide wandering prevention to keep your loved one safe. And consider respite care to ease the burden and prevent caregiver burnout.

Contact Visiting Angels for Referrals for Dementia Care Near You

If you have a loved one who is in need of dementia care in the Daytona Beach area, call Visiting Angels at 386-446-7848 and ask for a referral. Contact us today to learn more about our dementia care referrals for local seniors in Daytona Beach.