Guide
Home care for a parent with dementia
Dementia changes over time. The right agency plans for that, with consistent caregivers and a plan for harder days.
1
Describe a typical day
Tell agencies about routines, triggers and the times of day that are hardest. Late afternoon is often the toughest.
2
Ask about training and consistency
Ask what dementia training aides have and how many different caregivers your parent will see in a month.
3
Plan for more hours later
Ask whether the agency offers overnight and live-in care, so you do not have to switch agencies as needs grow.
Questions to ask on the first call
- What dementia training do your aides complete?
- How do you handle wandering or agitation?
- Can you increase to overnight or live-in care?
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