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Visiting Angels Ft. Wayne, IN

While most seniors will opt to age at home whenever they can, sometimes there are risks involved. Even for those who can move around the home safely and easily, social isolation can be a big risk—one with significant health consequences. At Visiting Angels® Fort Wayne, we can reduce these challenges and much more. With a companion caregiver in place, we can make sure your family member is always looked after. 

With our dementia care services for local seniors, Visiting Angels® Fort Wayne can help your family manage this difficult situation. Seniors who are diagnosed with dementia suffer from a range of different issues. One of the most concerning problems, is that they often fail to recognize familiar places and people. This leads to confused wandering, which can be a very big safety risk. 

Dealing with the pain of watching a loved one, especially a parent, lose their memory of you can be devastating. At Visiting Angels® Fort Wayne, our Alzheimer’s care service would like to share some ideas that may help you cope with this truly sad situation.

Freedom is a cherished gift—one we honor each Fourth of July and hold dear every day. Yet, for many seniors, aging can come with a sense of lost independence. That’s why the role of family and professional caregivers is so vital.

Visiting Angels professional caregivers are experts in providing families with non-medical support for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Here are a few tips to help family caregivers adjust and keep their senior loved ones safe at home.