When a loved one is suffering from dementia, remaining in a familiar environment is vitally important. At the same time, providing the right level of care and support at home can be hard to do on your own. When you're facing this difficult situation, let Visiting Angels^® of South Dallas & Ellis County help. We can offer your aging relative living in the Desoto area specialized dementia care designed specifically for their condition. You can, therefore, avoid or prolong the need for a nursing home, keeping them at home for as long as possible. 

Why Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County for Dementia Care?

At Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County, we can become an extended part of your family, delivering the level of dementia care you'd expect from a trusted agency. More than that, we can also provide your loved one with non-medical support and services that address symptoms, challenges, and risks associated with dementia. It's a level of care that can help them better cope with agitation, confusion, or anger that can come with the illness. At the same time, it ensures their other practical needs – from personal care to housekeeping – are also being met. 

Some of the specific areas dementia care we can help with include: 

• Watching your loved one to ensure they don't wander or get injured
• Nutrition monitoring, as well as meal planning and preparation
• Assistance with personal care duties, such as bathing, dressing, and getting ready for bed
• Help with light cleaning and other chores around the home
• Assistance with mobility or transferring your loved one, such as to their wheelchair
• Reminders to take medications
• Reminders about appointments and transportation to them

In addition to a wide range of services, we can also provide your loved one with a select group of caregivers best suited to meet their needs. Not only are our caregivers kind, compassionate, and dedicated, but they're also offered dementia care training through programs designed in collaboration with leading experts in the field. 

Get Started with Dementia Care from Our Agency in Desoto

If you're not sure whether dementia care at home is right for your loved one, call our agency in  Desoto to schedule a free consultation. That way, you can learn more about our philosophy, our services, and our caregiving team – all without making a commitment. If you do choose to proceed with care, our coordinators will design an individualized dementia care plan just right for your loved one. 

Find out why families in areas such as Desoto, Midlothian, Ennis, Waxahachie, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster, TX trust us for dementia care. Please call Visiting Angels of South Dallas & Ellis County today to book your no-cost consultation.