When families throughout Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Swansea, Waterloo, and other communities nearby are in need of experienced dementia care, they turn to Visiting Angels^® Metro East Illinois. We work with local families to keep their loved ones safe and comfortable at home, despite the effects of dementia. If your family is committed to helping your loved one age in place while living with memory related illness, our knowledgeable caregivers can help.

Dementia care from Visiting Angels Metro East Illinois provides non-medical assistance to seniors. Whether you are in need of care to relieve the burden on family caregivers or to work alongside them, our flexible aid can offer the support your family needs. Our skilled senior care professionals know how to manage the ups and downs of memory related illness in a way which allows seniors to maintain a sense of dignity. 

Home Support & Dementia Care in Metro East

When a parent or loved one is diagnosed with dementia, residential care is not their only option. At Visiting Angels Metro East Illinois, we can provide the care and monitoring your loved one requires without forcing them to leave their home. One advantage of receiving memory care in-home is the ability to get individualized attention from a caregiver. Our services can be customized to address your loved one's specific needs throughout the progression of their disorder. If you need to adjust your care schedule or services, we have the flexibility to accommodate changes.

Some examples of the services we can provide include:

• Preventing wandering and other safety measures
• Providing reminders to take prescription medication
• Dignified aid for dressing, bathing, and grooming
• Planning and preparation of dietary conscious meals
• Help with transportation to doctor appointments
• Household organization and light housekeeping tasks
• Fall prevention measures and walking assistance
• Providing companionship and shared activities

Getting Started with Dementia Care in Metro East

Whether your loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, or is in a more advanced stage of the disorder, any time is a good time to get started with dementia care from Visiting Angels Metro East Illinois. When you contact our agency, you will be able to schedule a free in-home consultation for your loved one. At your convenience, our memory care coordinator will come to your loved one's home and create a plan for care.

To learn more about the dementia care services available in Belleville, give Visiting Angels Metro East Illinois a call today.