A Compassionate Approach to Dementia Care
At Caring at Home, we understand the unique challenges and complexities associated with dementia. Our dementia care services are rooted in a deep understanding of this condition and a commitment to providing compassionate care for individuals living with dementia.
Dementia affects not only memory but also cognitive abilities, behavior, and daily functioning. We recognize the importance of creating an environment that promotes familiarity, comfort, and emotional well-being for those with dementia. Our team of caregivers receives specialized training in dementia care to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality of care and support.
Our Highly-Trained Caregivers Understand Dementia
Alzheimer’s and Dementia care cannot be approached with a one-size-fits-all formula as the needs of individuals with the disease change at different stages and each family’s circumstances are unique. Choosing the right care can be a difficult decision, but we are here to help.
At Caring at Home, we specialize in simplifying the process of finding the appropriate services and caregiver for your loved one.
Upon contacting us, we will arrange a free consultation without any obligation. This consultation will allow us to comprehensively understand your loved one’s situation and build the groundwork for their care plan. We will also address any queries you may have about in-home care.
During the consultation, we can discuss your loved one’s care schedule and create an initial care plan. The care schedule will be designed based on your loved one’s established routines and may include part-time, full-time, or round-the-clock caregiving. We can also accommodate care for any family members who reside with your loved one or conduct regular care visits.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for Dementia Care
At Caring at Home, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals with dementia. We understand that the right environment plays a crucial role in promoting their well-being, reducing anxiety, and enhancing their quality of life. Our dedicated team is committed to implementing strategies and modifications that ensure the safety and comfort of our clients.
Safety is paramount when it comes to dementia care. We conduct a comprehensive assessment of the home environment to identify potential hazards and implement necessary modifications. We address issues such as removing tripping hazards, installing handrails, and implementing proper lighting to reduce the risk of falls. Our caregivers in Scranton and Carbondale are trained to provide gentle guidance and reassurance, helping to reduce anxiety and enhance a sense of security.
Customized In-Home Elder Care Services in Pennsylvania
At Caring at Home, we realize that every one of our clients is unique. That’s why we develop a personalized in-home care plan customized to each person’s specific needs. Regardless of which in-home services you need, from a few hours per week to around-the-clock care, you can be confident you or your loved one will receive the nurturing they deserve. Understanding that needs often change, we offer a broad range of in-home health care services and flexible scheduling options, enabling us to respond quickly while putting an updated care plan into action for our clients as needed. We also recognize that good communication is the key to good customer service.
Our supervisory staff is in regular contact with our clients and caregivers to ensure information is shared in an accurate and timely manner. In addition to being well-trained and fully qualified, each Caring At Home caregiver must also pass a rigorous background check. Along with having a caregiver who genuinely cares, you will have peace of mind knowing you can contact an on-call nurse supervisor any time of day or night.
Delivered when and where you need them, our dependable Home Care Services include the following:
Live In or 24-Hour Care
Finding the right caregivers to provide your senior with continuous in-home assistance can be challenging. Having them in your aging loved one’s home 24/7 to expertly handle emergencies will also be reassuring for you and other family members. At Caring At Home, we’ve done all the preparation for you. We will efficiently match your loved one with caregivers ideally qualified for their personality and care level needs.
Licensed, insured, and thoroughly screened, our 24/7 caregivers can provide these affordable and dependable Live-In or 24-Hour Senior Care services:
- One-On-One Attention
- Status Reports & Updates
- Accident & Fall Prevention
- Companion & Personal Care
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
If they aren’t a safety risk to themselves or others, helping a senior family member with dementia stay in their home can be highly beneficial. The committed, highly qualified caregivers at Caring At Home can assist clients with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the comfort of their private residences. In addition to helping the patient feel safe and secure – reducing the likelihood of anxiety or confusion episodes – our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care services relieve the family’s responsibilities so they can stay refreshed.
Delivered with patience, empathy, and nurturing, our compassionate in-home dementia caregivers are trained to support clients and families in these ways:
- Continuity of Care
- Familiar Frame of Reference
- Meal Preparation & Assistance
- Low-Stress Environment
Personal Care
Most of us wake up and start our days using the bathroom, bathing, dressing, and grabbing a bite to eat. For many seniors, this morning routine is not so easy as they struggle to perform basic activities of daily living (ADLs). To assist your efforts, the certified home health aides from Caring At Home offer reliable and discreet personal caregiving assistance for seniors.
Conveniently available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our customized Personal Care solutions include the following:
- Bathing & Showering
- Transfer & Ambulation Assistance
- Toileting & Incontinence Care
- Oral Hygiene
Light Housekeeping
If your senior loved one needs help maintaining their household, our convenient Household Duties can keep their home environment clean, comfortable, safe, and healthy. While we are not a dedicated cleaning service, our caregivers can provide housekeeping services that include
- Laundry
- Bedmaking and linen changes,
- Dusting, vacuuming, floor care (sweeping, mopping, etc.)
- Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen
- Taking out the trash, watering houseplants, and helping with organizational projects.
Meal Planning
Our knowledgeable meal planners will ensure that your aging loved one eats better each and every day. From the initial grocery shopping to the in-home meal preparation itself, our caregivers will make sure that your senior’s nutritional needs are being met in the comfort of their own home. To put your mind at ease, Caring At Home is a licensed and insured home care provider, and all of the meal planners that we employ are carefully screened beforehand. Our affordable and dependable senior meal assistance services include:
- Recipe research and meal planning (Including your loved one’s favorite dishes)
- Grocery shopping
- Caloric monitoring and proper nutrition
- Meal preparation
- Establishing an appealing eating environment
Medication Supervision
Our highly trained caregivers and home health aides understand the importance of helping independent seniors remember to take their daily medications as prescribed. For your protection, Caring At Home is licensed and insured, and all of our highly-trained hourly caregivers are thoroughly screened beforehand. Some of the medication supervision services we offer include:
- Ensuring medication is taken by the prescribed dosage and at the proper time
- Setting up an organizational pillbox to help with medication management
- Logging/reporting medication intake
Respite Care
Although it’s a labor of love, caring for an aging friend or relative can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can sneak up on you when least expected, impacting the quality of life of both you and your loved one. Our reliable respite caregivers can step in while you take a well-deserved break, allowing your senior to age gracefully in place while enjoying the familiar and comfortable surroundings of home.
Once customized to your needs, our affordable and reliable Respite Care services provide family caregivers with these benefits:
- Rest & Recharge
- 24/7 Availability
- Short-Term Care
- Peace of Mind
Companionship Care
Having a friendly and trusted companion around makes every day at home brighter. At Caring At Home, our companion caregivers enjoy spending time with seniors. While there, they can also perform services ranging from assistance with light housekeeping and routine exercise to facilitating socialization with peers.
These are some of the many ways our Companion Care services can help:
- Doctor’s appointments and prescription pick-up
- Mobility assistance
- Light exercise
- Grocery shopping
- Recreational activities
- Sorting, opening, and responding to mail
CARING AT HOME
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Phone
(888) 229-8057
Caring at Home
1725 Slough Ave.
Scranton, PA 18505