At Home Care, Inc. is well known throughout MS for providing quality services to our clients. Our employees (PCAs and CNAs) are certified and trained to accommodate each individual according to our specialized service plan.
We employ Personal Care Attendants & Homemakers; Respite Care/Sitters; Home Health Aides. The mission of At Home Care, Inc. is to help the elderly and disabled to stay at home. If you or someone you know needs our services in your county, please give us a call.
A dementia diagnosis often feels like the compass guiding your path has been lost. Daily rituals become clouded, familiar places confusing. With At Home Care, we’re here to be your guiding light, providing experienced dementia home care, tailored to your unique needs.
Dementia Home Care Services Include:
- Companion Care
- Personal Hygiene Care
- Dementia or Memory Loss Care
- Respite for Family Caregivers
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry & Ironing
- Garbage Duty
- Making Beds
- Dusting Furniture
- Refrigerator
- Organizing & Cleaning Closets
- Preparing Meals
- Cleaning Dishes
- Groceries & Supplies Shopping
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Changing Clothes
- Skin Care
- Bathing & Oral Hygiene
- Hair Care
Types of Dementia and Their Distinct Needs
Each type of dementia poses unique challenges that require customized care:
- Alzheimer’s – Most common type; affects memory, thinking and behavior. Care includes structure, routine, and engaging in cognitive stimulation.
- Vascular Dementia – Caused by reduced blood flow to brain; impairs judgment and problem-solving. Care involves health monitoring and preventing complications.
- Lewy Body Dementia – Marked by abnormal protein deposits; symptoms fluctuate and can include hallucinations. Care requires addressing both cognitive and physical symptoms.
- Frontotemporal – Impacts personality, behavior and language; disinhibition and apathy common. Care focuses on safety, routine, and retaining abilities.
No matter the diagnosis, our team develops specialized home care plans reflecting symptoms, abilities and personal history. Your journey remains unique.
How Dementia Care Provides Respite for Family Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses unique emotional and physical challenges. Having an experienced partner like At Home Care can provide welcome rest and rejuvenation for family members.
Our regularly scheduled visits give family caregivers a break from constant caregiving demands. Even just a few hours allows time to rest, meet friends or attend appointments while ensuring your loved one has attentive support.
Let us take on tasks like assisting with medications, preparing meals or providing transportation. You can relax knowing these responsibilities are handled skillfully and compassionately.
Most importantly, our visits provide social engagement and specialized dementia care approaches to ease anxiety and agitation your loved one may experience. Their improved sense of calm benefits the whole family.
You don’t have to shoulder everything yourself. Let us be your respite so you can continue nurturing your own health and relationships.
Providing Dementia Home Care in Port Gibson, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Gulfport, Natchez, Gloster, McComb, Meridian, Laurel, Indianola, Southaven, Jackson and surrounding areas.
How Specialized Care Helps Seniors With Dementia
Specialized in-home dementia care helps seniors in numerous ways:
- Enables living comfortably at home rather than an unfamiliar facility.
- Provides safety through environmental precautions, routine and oversight.
- Offers engaging cognitive and physical activities to retain abilities.
- Assists with tasks like bathing and medications tailored to level of impairment.
- Delivers care approaches that reduce distress from confusion.
- Supplies companionship and conversation to improve mood and prevent isolation.
- Gives family caregivers peace of mind and respite.
- Respects the individual’s dignity, freedom and preferences.
- Adjusts support needs change through consistent evaluation.
No matter the stage of your dementia journey, we’re here to listen, understand, and support you each step ahead. You’ll always have a caring partner to lean on.
Choosing the Right Dementia Care Partner
Selecting a trusted home care partner is crucial when dementia enters your lives. Seek an agency that:
- Has extensive dementia training to meet complex needs.
- Fosters open communication and consistent feedback between clients, families and care teams.
- Takes time to conduct in-depth assessments before creating customized care plans. No pre-packaged care.
- Has experience handling varied dementia symptoms and stages. Ask about their track record.
- Is bonded and insured. This protects you and provides recourse.
- Puts client safety, dignity and comfort first in their mission and policies. Care should never feel clinical.
Vet potential partners thoroughly and go with your instincts. Entrusting your loved one’s care is a profound decision.
Why Choose Us for Dementia Home Care?
What makes At Home Care the ideal partner for your dementia care journey?
Engaged Care Teams – You’ll work directly with our Registered Nurse, caregivers and family to craft a plan that’s just right. Consistent communication keeps care evolving appropriately.
Warm Companionship – We thoughtfully match caregivers and clients for compatibility. Our lively companions engage fully in each visit to nurture the spirit.
Peace of Mind – Our rigorous vetting, training and supervision ensures we send only the most competent, compassionate caregivers into your home. You can breathe easier.
Supportive Community – We’ve served Swampscott seniors for over 8 years. Let us guide you through dementia care as trusted friends. You never walk alone.
Contact us today to learn more about our dementia care services and schedule a complimentary in-home assessment. We look forward to lending support as you continue writing your unique life story.
Personalized Care for Meaningful Days
Dementia affects abilities in unique ways for each individual. That’s why we tailor care plans to each client’s distinct interests, challenges and preferences to create fulfilling routines. Examples of our assistance include:
- Engaging in hobbies like gardening, cooking or scrapbooking adapted to current abilities.
- Listening to favorite music, watching beloved movies and looking through cherished photo albums.
- Reminiscing through memories, photo discussions and writing a memory journal.
- Getting outdoors for exercise or visiting parks or museums.
- Reading aloud books or poetry, playing word games or working on puzzles together
- Helping sort through accumulated possessions to maintain a clutter-free, calming environment.
No matter your loved one’s abilities, focusing on what brings them joy makes all the difference in each meaningful day.
Questions to Ask Prospective Home Care Agencies
When interviewing home care agencies about dementia services, asking thoughtful questions is key. Consider asking:
- What training do you provide caregivers on dementia, safety and managing behaviors? Rigorous instruction is vital.
- How will you handle situations if my loved one refuses care or resists assistance? Look for patience and empathy.
- In what ways do you provide caregivers with emotional support? This difficult work affects them too.
- How specifically will you create a tailored care plan for my loved one? Customization is crucial.
- How often will her care plan be updated as her dementia progresses? Consistent reassessment matters.
- How do you help caregivers and clients form meaningful relationships? This enhances care.
Thoughtful responses give you confidence in choosing a caring partner you can fully trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dementia Home Care
We assist with all daily activities like bathing, meals, medications, and home safety. We also provide transportation, companionship, and engaging hobbies catered to abilities.
We complete home safety assessments, dementia proofing, daily check-ins, and keep close contact with families about emerging needs. Clients’ safety and comfort come first.
Our caregivers use positive approach training to address behavioral symptoms or resistance to care with empathy and patience. We seek to understand the underlying causes.
Our dementia certification involves 250+ hours of initial training on communication techniques, managing behaviors, promotion of independence and more. We continually update skills.
We are available to consult on care techniques, provide respite, connect you with resources, and lend an empathetic ear when days are hard. We’re your care partner too.