For seniors diagnosed with dementia, maintaining familiar surroundings, routines, and habits can provide enormous peace of mind and comfort. Our dementia care in Santa Barbara gives in-home support at all stages of dementia, so your loved one can age in place more easily. At Visiting Angels^® Santa Barbara, we also offer respite care, so family caregivers can rest and recharge.

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, our caregivers can provide regular and supportive care that's specialized to their illness. As their symptoms evolve over time, our adaptive dementia care helps them maintain quality of life and dignity.

From part-time care to live-in support, we offer flexible, comprehensive, and easy-to-update care options that are customized to each client. Dedicated caregiver assistance offers continuity and comfort, too. We make it easier for your loved one to remain at home on their terms, getting the support they need.

Supporting Seniors Throughout Santa Barbara and the Area

With Visiting Angels Santa Barbara, in-home dementia care is easily accessible throughout the area, including the communities of Santa Barbara County, Lompoc, Solvang, Ojai, Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Ynez Valley, Carpinteria, and Goleta.

Because we're a locally owned and operated agency, our caregivers can travel to your loved one's home, no matter where they're located in the Santa Barbara region. We can also help with transportation, equipment drop-offs, and other logistical details related to your family member's day-to-day situation. With our team, you and your family will never be alone in dealing with the overwhelming aspects of dementia care. We're here to support you.

Compassionate Dementia Care in Santa Barbara

At Visiting Angels Santa Barbara, we understand that those dealing with dementia often need specialized care that takes their illness into consideration. Our dementia care is shaped by the types of risks, obstacles, and symptoms that appear in various stages and forms of dementia. It's further personalized based on your loved one's current condition.

We've taken measures to ensure that our caregivers are familiar with the unique challenges of dementia. We offer basic dementia training to all of our care specialists. In addition, many caregivers with Visiting Angels Santa Barbara have received advanced certification for specific dementia protocols.

With our dementia care services, we make sure that your loved one has support with any personal tasks, companionship in moments of anxiety or stress, and regular care that allows them to maintain daily activities and routines. Our dementia care often includes:

• Meal preparation
• Assistance with daily grooming, bathing, and dressing
• Regular reminders for medication as well as medication monitoring
• Running errands and grocery shopping
• Transportation to appointments, therapy, and other destinations
• Mobility assistance and wandering prevention

Our senior care team matches each client with a dedicated caregiver who has the knowledge and temperament to support them. The same trusted caregiver will always visit your loved one and fulfill care duties. Because familiar faces and routines can be a lifeline for those with dementia, this level of continuity is often invaluable for seniors.

Our caregivers are highly attentive and empathetic. Since they know your loved one, they can be vigilant at all times for any changes in their condition. If your family member's symptoms advance, we can let you know, and adjust care to suit their evolving needs. With our dementia care services in Santa Barbara, we make sure that seniors always have the support they need, as frequently as it's needed. 

Support For Your Loved One Whenever It's Needed

If you have a family member that's struggling with dementia, we know it can be a difficult time. We'll do everything we can to make sure your loved one and your family is at ease with their schedule of care. Our team works closely with you to ensure that care is set up swiftly and seamlessly.

We customize every aspect of dementia care based on your loved one's needs and preferences, incorporating your input as well. Care plans can evolve quickly and easily to incorporate more frequent support or more advanced home care services. If a family caregiver was initially providing assistance, we can help them or step in to handle all care duties instead. Whatever you need, we'll work with you and your family to make sure it's possible. 

At Visiting Angels Santa Barbara, we understand the trials and challenges that come with dementia. Our caregivers offer much-needed compassion when seniors experience distress, mental confusion, or anxiety. We know that a listening ear and an empathetic presence can make all the difference during these moments. We're here to make it easier for seniors to live with dignity, joy, and companionship during this time.

Adaptive Dementia Care With Visiting Angels Santa Barbara

Find out how our dementia care can help your loved one through the stages of dementia. Call Visiting Angels Santa Barbara to schedule an in-home assessment today.