Dementia Caregivers in Venice: Ask These Questions to Get Started
Having a trusted caregiver to look after a loved one with dementia can bring peace of mind to your family. Choosing a professional provider is a big decision. You may be asking yourself, how do I go about finding the best fit for my loved one? Visiting Angels® Venice FL provides referrals for professional dementia caregivers to families throughout North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte, and the surrounding communities to take the guesswork out of finding a caregiver. Some questions you may ask potential memory care professionals include:
- What type of experience do you have working with seniors who have Alzheimer's or dementia?
- What are the best ways to get in touch with you if I have questions or concerns?
- Are you comfortable performing all aspects of dementia care including bathing and dressing?
- If my loved one has an emergency while in your care how would that be handled?
- Would you be willing to submit to a background or criminal history screening?
- Are you able to keep track of my loved one's prescriptions and provide reminders?
- Have you had any specialized training or education in dementia care and/or senior care?
- Are you CPR certified? Would you be able to perform CPR on my loved one if needed?
- Are you a licensed driver with your own vehicle and automobile insurance?
- If my loved one needs additional care due to sickness do you have flexibility in your schedule?
- Do you have set care hours or is assistance available overnight and on the weekends?
- Are you willing to prepare nutritious meals as part of your care for my loved one?
The Benefits of Professional Dementia Caregivers from Visiting Angels Venice
One of the main benefits of a professional dementia caregiver is the ability for Venice area seniors to age in place. Professional caregivers can handle the unique challenges of caring for someone with memory related illness and provide a necessary respite for family caregivers.
How Venice Area Caregivers Help
The professional dementia caregivers from the Visiting Angels Venice referral network will be able to assist your loved one with tasks such as:
- Preventing wandering
- Preparing healthy meals
- Medication reminders
- Walking assistance
- Transportation aid
- Light housekeeping
- Bathing and dressing
- Personal hygiene
- Joyful companionship
- Household organization
- Client monitoring
If you have a loved one in need of a dementia caregiver, call Visiting Angels Venice today.