Prevent Wandering with Dementia Care Services in Medford

When a relative is diagnosed with dementia, it is important to be prepared. With dementia care services from Visiting Angels^® Medford, you can set up a customized home care plan to keep your loved one safe, healthy, and comfortable. We provide assistance with household tasks, memory support, mobility aid, and more to preserve their safety and allow them to remain living in their own home. 

To help someone with dementia, you need to understand what you are up against. This disorder attacks memory and causes various forms of stress, confusion, and disorientation. Wandering is a common issue that results from these symptoms. Seniors are unable to recognize a familiar setting, so they feel the need to wander. This can lead to injuries, stress, and other problems, so it's important to be aware of the warning signs. 

Warning Signs of Wandering

When caring for a loved one with dementia, be on the lookout for the following signs:

• Time Confusion. Do they refer to past events and situations as if they are happening now? Do they talk about deceased relatives as if they are alive?
• Disorientation. Have you noticed them struggling to find the bathroom or bedroom within their home? Do they ask to 'go home' even though they are already there? 
• Anxiety. Do crowded places trigger your loved one's anxiety? Have you noticed any restless or repetitive movements?

Kind and Loving Dementia Care Services for Medford Area Seniors

Caring for a loved one with dementia is not easy, and there is no reason why you need to take this on by yourself. With our flexible care, you can have the support of a kind and compassionate senior care professional whenever you need. We can be there to keep your loved one safe, comfortable, and healthy, allowing you to relax and cut down on your own stressful care responsibilities. 

We work with each family during our free initial care consultation to learn about your specific needs and come up with a care plan that makes sense. Once we get started, you'll have access to The Family Room^®, which is our free portal that allows family members to follow along with care plans, schedules, shift notes, billing info, and more. We offer our dedicated in-home dementia care throughout:

• Medford
• Grants Pass
• Ashland
• Phoenix
• Talent
• Jacksonville
• Eagle Point
• Central Point
• and the surrounding areas

To begin with our dementia care, contact Visiting Angels Medford and ask about your free care consultation today.