Experts in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Home Care
Perfect Care Match provides expert care services and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, or other memory-related conditions within the familiar surroundings of their own homes.
We specialize in providing a holistic approach to delivering exceptional, expert, person-centered care. Our caregivers offer personalized assistance with daily activities, memory support, cognitive stimulation, and care management to fit your needs. Our in-home memory care services seek to improve quality of life, promote independence, and ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with memory loss. With these services, families can have peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving quality care in a familiar and nurturing environment.
Caring for Your Loved One Safely At Home
Having a thorough understanding of the special needs associated with caring for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia is vital to ensuring healthy, safe, and positive experiences. Perfect Care Match has the expertise and experience necessary to deliver the specialized care needed for individuals with these conditions.
We offer a comprehensive range of services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. This includes assistance with daily activities, medication management and administration, nutritious meal preparation, and genuine companionship. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support for our clients.
Our Caregivers Provide Assistance With:
- Daily Activities
- Personal Hygiene and Showering
- Toileting
- Bathing and Dressing
- Ambulation and Transfers
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Reminders and Administration
- Tracking of Missed Medications
- Meal Preparation for Well Balanced Diets & Specialty Diets (low salt, diabetic, pureed)
- Light Housekeeping
- Transportation to Medical Appointments and Errands
- Purposeful Social Engagement and Companionship
- End-of-Life Hospice Support
Flexible Caregiving Models to Fit Your Needs
Hourly In-Home Caregivers:
Perfect Care Match offers home caregiving options to provide safe and affordable care for your loved one to meet your needs. Our models of caregiving include:
3 to 24 Hours of Care:
- Available 1st Care Shift (early morning to late afternoon)
- 2nd Care Shift (late afternoon to late evening)
- 3rd Care Shift (after midnight to early morning)
Less Traffic Models of Care
Our Tandem Team and Live-in Caregiver models offer the most streamlined approach, reducing traffic in your home and providing optimal continuity and consistency of care.
Tandem Team: A team of two caregivers per day working 12-hour shifts is available at a slightly higher cost.
Live-In 24-Hour Home Care: Having a single live-in caregiver offers optimal continuity of care for clients and their families. Being present around the clock, live-in caregivers promote familiarity and a sense of comfort and security for our clients. They additionally contribute to home safety including falls prevention, assist with mobility and falls prevention, and can help to avoid hospitalizations. This model ensures consistency for long-term care, with a flexible 9-hour-per-day schedule based on care plans.
Why Choose Home Care For Alzheimer’s And Dementia Patients?
Alzheimer’s and various forms of dementia are neurodegenerative diseases that can cause changes in the brain that affect a person’s cognitive abilities, memory, and emotions. As a result, individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia may experience increased levels of anxiety. The progression of these diseases can lead to confusion, disorientation, and difficulty in understanding surroundings. These challenges can cause feelings of uncertainty and fear, contributing to anxiety. Additionally, the loss of independence and the inability to communicate effectively can further exacerbate anxiety symptoms.
Choosing in-home care for Alzheimer’s and patients at various stages of dementia can offer a range of benefits to both the patients and their families. Here are some reasons why in-home care is often preferred:
Emotional and Social Well-Being: While each individual’s experience with Alzheimer’s or dementia can vary, emotional responses such as anxiety are common. Caregiving that includes a highly personalized focus on emotional well-being is essential for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Proper care, support, and understanding from specially trained in-home caregivers can help to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve the overall well-being of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory care patients.
Familiar Environment: Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often feel more comfortable and secure in their own homes. Being in a familiar environment can help reduce common symptoms of confusion, anxiety, and agitation. Remaining in a familiar setting, surrounded by loved ones, personal belongings, and memories, can provide a sense of comfort and familiarity and help alleviate these symptoms, improving overall emotional well-being.
Personalized Care and Care Plans: By being present in the familiar setting of an individual’s home, caregivers develop trusted relationships and can provide personalized care tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. Being in the home, caregivers additionally can adapt to personal routines, preferences, and abilities, promoting comfort and ease for clients and continuity of care.
Maintaining Independence, Sense of Purpose, and Meaningful Engagement: In-home care allows patients to maintain a level of independence. and autonomy, enhancing quality of life and opportunities for meaningful interactions and activities. Caregivers can support them in safely performing daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and meal preparation while encouraging their participation and decision-making as much as possible all in their own, familiar home setting.
Familiar Support System and Involvement: In-home care also enables Alzheimer’s and dementia patients to remain connected and helps to facilitate connectivity to their existing support system, including family, friends, and neighbors. This social interaction can contribute to emotional well-being and greatly enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. In-home care also provides an opportunity for family members to actively participate in the care and daily lives of their loved ones. With this model of care, they can collaborate with the caregiver, receive guidance on managing challenging behaviors, and benefit from the peace of mind of knowing that their family member is receiving personalized and compassionate attention.
Reduced Disruption: Moving a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia to a different care setting, such as a nursing home, can be highly disruptive and distressing. The consistency of in-home care minimizes this disruption, allowing patients to stay in a familiar environment surrounded by their belongings and fond memories.
Cost-Effectiveness: Choosing in-home care can be a more cost-effective solution compared to institutional care options such as nursing home facilities. Remaining at home eliminates the expenses associated with such placements while providing all of the benefits of individualized care in the comfort of home.
Perfect Care Match provides your family with safety, peace of mind, consistency, and realistic expectations.
Let us be your solution to caring for your loved one affordably and safely at home.
Contact us today to learn how we can meet your in-home caregiving needs.