Benefits of Home Care for those with Dementia

It can be a challenge to find reliable home care to help a loved one struggling with dementia due to the nature of the disease. Many caregivers have difficulty with the unusual behaviors of those with dementia and the complicated situations they create. Finding a reliable home care service to provide care for a loved one with dementia will help them stay happy in a familiar environment. Regular visits from a caregiver are much less disorienting than a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Griswold Home Care specializes in referring caregivers with experience helping those with dementia to those struggling with the disease. Our caregivers understand the best ways to keep a loved one with Dementia engaged, communicate effectively, break activities down into simple steps and manage unpredictable behaviors.

Having a regular visitor and routine often helps an individual with dementia feel more comfortable because it helps provide a sense of normalcy. Every client at Griswold Home Care gets a personalized home care plan before services start. We offer a variety of care services like homemaking care and companion care that can be tailored for each client’s situation. Our plans are customized so that each client’s needs are met and they get the support they need to stay happy and healthy at home.

Flexible In-Home Care

A flexible home care plan from Griswold Home Care for a loved one with dementia will ensure a loved one gets the support they need. Behaviors from those with dementia normally change as the disease moves to its later stages and a loved one may need help with additional items throughout the day. Caregivers at Griswold Home Care are trained to help with simple tasks for those in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s and to provide more regular assistance to those with more advanced symptoms. Caregivers at Griswold Home Care understand the challenge that caring for someone with dementia places on their family and are here to provide the support you need. Having a home caregiver regularly visit to make sure a loved one’s needs are met and they have the support to live their lives will give you time to relax and enjoy time spent with your family. With over 60 years of service, we know that every client’s needs are different and strive to keep offering the most compassionate care available. Our home care service is offered to families in Worcester and the surrounding area in towns like Shrewsbury, Southborough and Westborough. Contact us today to learn more about how our home care services can help a loved one with dementia in your family.