How To Help When They Say They Want To Go Home

At Visiting Angels^® Portland, we offer professional dementia care for Beaverton area seniors and their families. Our support is the best solution to keep your loved one living in their own home where they feel safe, secure, and comfortable. 

As a family member of someone with dementia, you need to be aware of how this disorder will affect their day-to-day life. One of the ways they are impacted is through a reduced ability to communicate. This leads to situations where dementia sufferers repeat the phrase "I want to go home." This can be confusing for family members, especially when they are already at home. 

However, due to their reduced communication skills, this is used to express a desire for some form of comfort. It is your job not to argue with them or attempt to inject logic, but rather to pay attention to the underlying emotions and provide them with a calm, loving presence. You can then calmly agree to their request in a gentle tone, while attempting to redirect their attention to something positive. You can ask questions about their home or even remind them of a favorite memory you both share. 

Your primary goal in these moments should be to reduce their anxiety and make them feel loved. 

Our Professional Dementia Care in Beaverton

Dementia brings many stressful situations for seniors and their family members, and we are proud to offer the help you need to get through this. Our professional support allows those with dementia to continue living at home with the help of a trusted care provider. This will not only keep them out of the assisted care facility, but also provides family caregivers with the opportunity to rest and cut down on their stress. The benefits of our dementia care include:

• A happier, safer, and easier home life
• The chance for family caregivers to take a break
• Customized care and flexible scheduling
• Assistance to avoid an assisted care facility
• And much more!

Dementia Care To Help The Whole Family

We offer each family an initial care consultation where you can learn more about our service and fill us in on your loved one's exact needs. Our goal is to provide the right level of support for both you and your loved one, so our care is available full or part-time. 

Our service area includes:

• Beaverton
• Portland
• Hillsboro
• Tigard
• Milwaukie
• And nearby areas

To schedule your care consultation and learn all about our dementia care throughout Beaverton, contact Visiting Angels Portland today.