Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Services in Vancouver, BC
We believe that with the right care approach, your loved one can live a fulfilled life even in the face of memory loss. Let our team help you create a personalized care plan that delivers stability, support and compassion.Please reach out to your local Home Instead® office to review the range of services that may be offered.
Caring for People with Dementia at Home
With years of experience caring for people living with dementia, we understand how difficult and emotional it can be. Our relationship-centered approach enables our Care Professionals to provide professional care that:
- Honours who the senior was earlier in life
- Builds confidence and enhances physical strength
- Maintains a routine to prevent agitation and other dementia-related behaviors
- Stimulates brain and promotes cognitive engagement
- Maintains a safe environment
- Manages changing dementia-related behaviours
- Creates opportunities for social interaction
- Reduces the feelings of loneliness and depression
Care Pro Training
Coping with a progressive condition requires patience, empathy and love. Our specially trained caregivers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can help provide just that for your family. Warm, familiar surroundings can play such an important role in managing cognitive diseases and enhancing quality of life.
We understand that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a difficult journey for you and your family. It's a disease that requires specialized care and attention, and we recognize how challenging it can be to provide the care and support your loved one needs. Warm, familiar surroundings can play such an important role in managing cognitive diseases and enhancing quality of life.
At Home Instead Vancouver, we offer compassionate and quality home care services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved one. A study by the Alzheimer's Association found that loved ones with Alzheimer's who received in-home care had significantly better physical function, less depression, and fewer hospitalizations compared to those who received care in a nursing home.
Our goal is to help your loved one age in place while ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being, so you can focus on spending quality time and creating meaningful memories together.
Personalized Home Care Plans For Vancouver Seniors
At Home Instead Vancouver, we believe in providing personalized care plans designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team of experienced and compassionate Care Pros conducts comprehensive assessments and evaluations to develop customized care plans.
Our home care services include:
- Personal Care: Our caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Medication Management: Our caregivers ensure that medications are taken correctly and on schedule.
- Safety Supervision: Our caregivers provide close supervision to prevent falls, wandering, and other safety hazards.
- Companion Care: Our caregivers provide socialization and stimulation through meaningful activities and conversation.
- Meal Preparation: Our caregivers assist with meal preparation and ensure that dietary needs are met.
- Housekeeping: Our caregivers assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
- Respite Care: Our caregivers provide temporary relief for family caregivers to take a break and recharge.
Our Care Pro team is trained to provide the necessary support and care for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, and our ultimate goal is to improve their quality of life and provide peace of mind for their families.
Benefits of Our Services
By providing personalized care in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes, we enable clients to age in place, reducing stress and confusion. This includes removing potential hazards, maintaining structured routines, encouraging physical and social activities, and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
Our services also provide families with peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving quality care. We improve clients' overall quality of life by providing personalized and compassionate care, while also reducing caregiver burden by providing respite care.
Why Choose Home Instead Vancouver
Coping with a progressive condition requires patience, empathy and love. Our professionally trained caregivers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can help provide that for your family. We have an experienced and highly trained team of Care Pros who are committed to ongoing training with the best practices and new developments in Alzheimer's care.
We use technology to ensure effective communication and coordination of care, and we focus on building strong and trusting relationships with clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to provide personalized care that enhances quality of life and allows loved ones to remain at home with dignity and comfort.
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer's and dementia are two of the most common causes of cognitive decline in older adults, and their prevalence is growing. It is estimated that over half a million people in Canada live with dementia, with this number projected to increase to over one million by 2031.
The diseases can cause memory loss, difficulty communicating, impaired mobility, and other physical and emotional symptoms. Understanding the causes, risk factors, and stages of Alzheimer's and dementia is essential to providing effective care. If your loved one is struggling with Alzheimer’s, please get in touch with us.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada. "Understanding Dementia. https://alzheimer.ca/en/About-dementia/Understanding-dementia
National Institute on Aging. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia." https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/understanding-alzheimers-dementia
"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias." https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm