Personalized In-Home Dementia Care in Tennessee
In-Home Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Across Tennessee
Older adults with dementia typically will require specialized care. The care needed will vary with precise symptoms, but there is no shame in admitting that somebody’s symptoms have become too much for friends or family to take on.
At B Home Care, we believe dementia home care can be an alternative to memory care in many cases. Receiving dementia care in home helps take the pressure off friends and family caregivers, and allows them to go back to enjoying their time together, while keeping them safe at home.
Dementia care is a suite of specialized services designed to help an older adult and their family with the unique challenges that come with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our care staff receive specialized training to provide non-medical care. Services may include:
Our caregivers assist in running errands for those who are unable to for themselves.
Our caregivers assist with fall prevention and wandering as well as provide medication reminders.
Our caregivers provide activities designed to help slow cognitive decline.
Our caregivers help plan and prepare delicious meals, making healthy eating enjoyable while supporting specific dietary needs.
Whether it’s a doctor’s appointment or errands, our caregivers provide safe, reliable transportation to keep you connected and on schedule.
Not everyone is going to need all of these services. Some of these may remain in the hands of family. For example, some families find it easy to drop off groceries from their own store runs, while others might find it less convenient. Services are personalized and can change as their needs do. While caregivers are not medical staff, they are highly trained and able to call medical personnel in the event of an emergency. Allowing you to have peace of mind knowing they are in good hands and receiving the care and attention they need and deserve.
Why Choose In-Home Care Over a Memory Care Unit?
Dementia care at home is seen as an alternative to moving into a memory care unit. Memory care units provide 24/7 supervision and easy access to nursing care, but many seniors fear having to downsize their belonging and move into a secured unit.
Alzheimer’s home care can fill the gap between full independence and the need to move to a memory care unit and can allow your loved one to stay in their own home for a remarkably long time. Home care gives more one on one focus to the person in need, while maintaining a safe environment. Your loved one will also be able to stay comfortably in the environment they know best and remain close to friends and neighbors.
At-home care can move to 24/7 supervision when it is needed, or as an alternative, locks, and alarms can be used to prevent wandering. Home care aides can advise on other changes that should be made to the home, such as decluttering or replacing carpets.
Another reason to choose it is cost. In-home care is typically significantly cheaper than renting a room in a memory care unit. However, as symptoms increase, the cost difference can narrow. It may not be possible to avoid moving to a memory care unit eventually. Staying at home as long as possible is, however, better for many seniors, especially ones who are trying to stay active or who have a good community around them.
Aging in place is also preferred by many seniors and can help sustain a good relationship with family caregivers.