Whether your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or is just beginning to show symptoms, caregiving may cause you to worry about their well-being. Keep in mind that you are not alone. This is a difficult time for a loved one and family members trying to provide care for someone with a memory disorder, especially as the condition worsens.

That's why Visiting Angels Fort Smith offers professional in-home dementia care to seniors in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma, and the surrounding areas in the River Valley area of Arkansas. Our caregivers will treat your loved one with the dignity and respect they deserve as they help them age in place.

How Do Seniors in Fort Smith, AR, and the Surrounding Areas Benefit from In-Home Dementia Care?

Many families consider nursing homes a potential alternative when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia because the condition can make it unsafe for them to stay in their own homes. However, for a senior with dementia, moving can be confusing, isolated, and frequently distressing, not to mention expensive.

Thanks to the locally owned and operated Visiting Angels Fort Smith, seniors in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, and the surrounding areas can receive excellent dementia care in the convenience of their own homes. By providing in-home care, assistance, and monitoring, our caregivers have assisted many seniors in maintaining their independence, delaying and frequently avoiding the need for nursing facility care for over 15 years.

Medicare GUIDE Program in Fort Smith, AR

Have you heard about the new dementia GUIDE program? Medicare's Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is designed to help improve the quality of life of seniors living with dementia, as well as ease the strain of their unpaid caregivers. This new GUIDE Model does this by offering in-home dementia care and respite care services. If your loved one has dementia and meets the eligibility requirements, you can sign up for support and dementia respite care near you. 

At Visiting Angels Fort Smith, we have partnered with approved providers to offer these dementia care benefits starting July 1, 2025. The program is new, and details are still being rolled out. To find out more about the program and to see if you qualify for the GUIDE Model benefits, contact us today. 

How Visiting Angels Fort Smith Helps Seniors in the River Valley

At Visiting Angels Fort Smith, our dementia care services focus on preserving and improving the quality of life for our clients. For your loved one, we will develop a care plan that is customized to their needs and adheres to a schedule that is convenient for them and your family.

These senior care services could include:

• Help with getting dressed, grooming, and bathing
• Cooking nutritional meals
• Advising them to take their medications on time
• Providing transportation
• Help with running errands
• Mobility assistance
• Wandering prevention
• Companionship
• Respite for family caregivers

Our skilled caregivers at Visiting Angels Fort Smith approach in-home care with kindness and hope. Our team will match your loved one with the caregiver who best fits their needs, schedule, and personality. Our caregivers can help a loved one manage the worry and confusion that frequently accompany dementia and memory impairments by providing the customized care they need in the comfort of their home.

Contact our Fort Smith, AR, office today to learn more about our dementia care services and schedule a free in-home consultation.