When dementia begins to take a toll on your loved one, it's a devastating situation for the whole family. There are so many worries today and fears about the future. Visiting Angels of Palos Verdes is here to help with dementia care in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, and across the Palos Verdes peninsula, which helps your loved one enjoy a better quality of life as they safely age in place at home.

Whether you’re caring for a loved one yourself and could use a much-needed break through our respite care services, or need round-the-clock supervision, our compassionate caregivers are here to lessen the load with trusted senior home care. Learn more about what our services include and request a free, in-home consultation today!

Dementia Care and Caregiver Burnout

If you care for a family member with dementia, you know how rewarding–and difficult–it can be, especially on an emotional level. Some of the most common challenges include:

• Feeling like you’ve lost a loved one, even while they’re still living. As your senior’s condition progresses, the person you once knew may change significantly. 
• Struggling to process behavioral changes. Your loved one may start having difficulties with very simple tasks, like getting ready for the day, or become frustrated or angry easily even though it’s normally out of character for them.
• Feeling guilty, sad or alone. If you provide around-the-clock care, it’s common to feel alone or unsupported. You may also feel guilty or sad about not being able to change the situation.

If you’re the main caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you may be at risk of caregiver burnout, which can manifest itself in physical, emotional, mental and behavioral symptoms that negatively affect your own health. 

• Physical symptoms may include being exhausted but unable to sleep, getting sick frequently and eating too little or too much. 
• Emotional symptoms involve feeling sad, anxious, angry or frustrated. You may also lose interest in activities you once enjoyed or develop depression.
• Mental symptoms can range from being unable to concentrate, frequently forgetting things or struggling to make a decision. You may also feel isolated and overwhelmed at times. 
• Behavioral symptoms may include avoiding social situations, losing your temper easily, being impatient and finding unhealthy ways to cope with stress, such as overeating, excessive drinking or substance abuse. 

Although it may feel like it, you aren’t alone and help is available for family caregivers, including respite care that provides a temporary break for you to relax, recharge and handle other reponsibiities. If you need longer-term assistance, our dementia care services can help lessen your load.

Why Choose Visiting Angels for Dementia Care Services?

Dementia is a complicated disease, and it causes high levels of stress for family members or friends who are caregivers. Our caring staff is trained to handle common challenges seniors with dementia face, such as:

• Memory loss.
• Difficulty communicating, which can lead to frustration as someone with dementia struggles to express themselves or understand others.
• Challenges with activities of daily living, including personal care tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Behavioral changes, including agitation, aggression, wandering and confusion.
• Other complications, including being at higher risk of falling or developing nutritional deficiencies.

Not only can we help address the symptoms and challenges associated with the disease, but we can help your loved one better cope with their diagnosis. Also, you and your other family will get the break you so desperately need, all while avoiding or prolonging the need for an expensive nursing home facility, which can be a traumatic change for someone with dementia.

Dementia symptoms and progression can differ from person to person, so we develop custom in-home care plans to best fit your loved one’s needs. Some of the ways we help through elderly home care include:

• Walking, mobility and transference
• Monitoring to prevent wandering from home
• Reminders about appointments and medications
• Grocery shopping and making nutritious meals
• Ensuring your loved one's home is clean and hygienic through light housekeeping
• Transportation for shopping, errands, therapies and other appointments

24-Hour Dementia Care in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Our caregivers undergo basic and advanced level training for dementia care. These certification programs have been developed in partnership with some of the top specialists in the field of dementia care.

You’ll have peace of mind knowing your loved one is in kind, capable hands. As their dementia progresses, your loved one may need more assistance. Visiting Angels is here to help when you need us, including up to 24-hour home care services.

Providing Trusted Senior Home Care Across Palos Verdes, CA

With the help of Visiting Angels, your loved one can safely age in place in a comfortable, familiar environment–home. Our trusted services are available across Palos Verdes, including:

• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
• Rolling Hills, CA
• Palos Verdes Estates, CA
• Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Request a Free Consultation for Dementia Care in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

If you’re considering in-home care for a loved one with dementia, start the process by requesting a free, in-home consultation from Visiting Angels.

We’ll get to know each other and discuss our services and any questions you may have. If you decide to move forward after that, we’ll design a customized care plan that meets your loved one’s unique needs while taking into account their personality, lifestyle, symptoms, preferences and routine.

Call us at 424-772-6604 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today!