When someone you love is living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, home is often the place they feel safest. Familiar rooms, familiar faces, and a predictable day can make a real difference. Our caregivers help keep it that way.

How we help

A steady daily routine, in the same order each day
Bathing, dressing, and grooming, with patience and gentle cues
Meals and reminders to eat and drink
Medication reminders
Company and calm activities like music, photos, and short walks
Keeping an eye out for wandering and other safety concerns
Light housekeeping and laundry
Time off for the family member who's been carrying it all

Consistency matters

People with dementia do best with the same caregiver and the same rhythm to the day. We work to keep the same caregiver with your family and learn what soothes your loved one and what upsets them. If your caregiver can't make a visit, we send a backup and brief them on the routine.

Every caregiver is background-checked, and we're insured and bonded.

When to consider dementia care at home

Your loved one is forgetting meals, medications, or appointments
They've gotten lost or confused in familiar places
Bathing and dressing have become a struggle
You're worried about leaving them alone
You're exhausted from being on call around the clock

Paying for dementia care at home

Delaware Medicaid long-term care can cover personal care and respite at home for people who qualify. We work with all three Delaware Medicaid health plans. See how Medicaid home care works.

Questions families ask

Is in-home dementia care better than memory care?

It depends on your loved one. Many people with early or middle-stage dementia do well at home with the right help. We'll talk honestly with you about what we can and can't do.

Can someone stay overnight?

Yes. We offer overnight, 24-hour, and live-in care for people with dementia who shouldn't be alone at night. See round-the-clock care.

Can you help when my parent gets agitated in the evening?

Many families find late afternoons and evenings the hardest. Tell us when it's hardest, and we'll plan visits for those hours.

Do you give the family a break, too?

Yes. Respite care gives you time to rest while your loved one stays home with someone they know.

Call (302) 689-3240 for a free consultation, or see all home care services and our Dover office.

Dementia care at home in Delaware