There are many nuances to memory care and it takes a knowledgeable caregiver to understand the ins and outs of dignified dementia care. Leaving their familiar surroundings can be upsetting for someone who lives with memory related illness. With our care your loved one won't be forced to leave their familiar environment and we are able to help you properly prepare your home to ensure their safety. Dementia care professionals from Visiting Angels help keep your loved one safe at home through practical assistance and monitoring, giving family members peace of mind. 

Specialized Training

All caregivers at Visiting Angels West Metro undergo comprehensive training in dementia care that far exceeds the state requirements. We have 2 certified facilitators in the Virtual Dementia Tour that each of our caregivers participate in as a part of their training. During this exercise, caregivers are outfitted with patented eyewear that distorts their vision, audio equipment that affects their hearing and devices that alter their sense of touch in the hands and feet. They are then given instruction to complete a series of everyday tasks. This experience gives them a first-hand simulation of the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face and helps them to provide more person-centered and compassionate care to those individuals.  

Dementia Care in the Comfort of Home

Dementia care is customized to suit the specific needs of you and your family. The dementia care services your loved one receives from Visiting Angels will be based on their present needs, but our care is flexible and will grow and change with your loved one throughout the progression of their illness. Custom care allows us to accommodate other issues, such as illness or injury, which may arise in addition to dementia. 

Some of the customized dementia care services provided by Visiting Angels include:

• Wandering prevention
  Familiar activities in familiar surroundings
• Running errands and shopping
• Meal planning and preparation
• Organization & light housekeeping
• Medication reminders & monitoring
• Walking aid and fall prevention
• Dressing, grooming, and bathing
• Transportation to therapies

Getting Started with Dementia Care

Visiting Angels^®  is an experienced source for dementia care. We provide non-medical assistance to seniors throughout the Minneapolis West and Southwest Metro. Our agency has worked with some of the top experts in the field of memory care to create the specialized training program we offer our caregivers. 

Call us  today to learn more about our dementia care and to schedule a free consultation.