Dementia Caregivers in Boca Raton: Ask These Questions to Get Started

When looking for a dementia care professional to assist a loved one in the Boca Raton area, it helps to have a clear list of questions to help you get to know potential caregivers. Visiting Angels^® Delray Beach FL recommends asking the following questions when screening professionals:

• Do you hold a current CPR certification and are you comfortable providing first aid?
• What methods do you use to keep track of medications and provide reminders?
• Do you have prior experience working with seniors who have memory related illness?
• Will you be comfortable with all aspects of memory care including dressing and bathing?
• What would you do if there is an emergency while my family member is in your care?
• If we need to get in touch with you, what are the best methods for reaching you?
• What special dementia care training or qualifications do you possess?
• Will you be able to prepare healthy meals and snacks for my family member?
• If my loved one needs additional care, do you have flexibility in your schedule?
• Do you own a vehicle? Are you a licensed and insured driver?
• Do you have any experience providing live-in care or long term assistance?
• Do you have scheduling limitations or are your services available at any time?

The Benefits of Referrals with Dementia Care Expertise from Visiting Angels Delray Beach

While caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's may seem like an easy solution at first, as your loved one's disorder progresses, the physical and emotional challenges of their disease become more intense. Professional dementia caregivers are an asset to families throughout Boca Raton. They provide monitoring and compassionate support so seniors can remain in their own homes and their loved ones can have peace of mind.

How Dementia Caregivers Help Seniors in Boca Raton 

Dementia caregivers from the referral network at Visiting Angels Delray Beach help Boca Raton area seniors in many ways, including:

• Client monitoring
• Medication reminders
• Wandering prevention
• Transportation aid
• Dressing and hygiene
• Household organization
• Fall prevention measures
• Walking assistance
• Meal preparation

Also serving Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Coconut Creek, Margate, Coral Springs, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Palm Beach, Parkland, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and the surrounding areas.

Contact Visiting Angels Delray Beach to ask how our referral network of dementia caregivers can help your loved one in the Boca Raton area.