Person-Centered Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Care

Home Instead’s Unique Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
In-house Gerontologist and Caregiver Advocate, Lakelyn Hogan, together with other doctors and experts in aging, continues to refine science-based programs in Alzheimer’s home care. We take a person-centered care approach backed by research that supports our care goals to:
- Preserve dignity
- Honor the senior’s life before dementia
- Ease dementia related cognitive and behavioral symptoms
- Enhance safety in the home environment

How Person- Centered Dementia Care Works
Home Instead's approach starts with a thorough assessment of your loved one's current physical, emotional, and cognitive status. Then we work with you to create a personalized care plan that delivers stability, support and quality of life through:
- Genuine relationship building
- Learning the persons's life history
- Positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Engagement in meaningful activities
- Establishing a stable routine
- Regular showers or baths
- Nutritious meals
- Clean, safe home environment
- Assistance in connecting socially with others
- Transportation

Specially Trained Alzheimer’s CAREGivers℠
Home Instead CAREGivers have been specially trained using our one-of-a-kind protocol. Person-Centered Care Training for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias by Home Instead is recognized by the *Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas:
- Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Person-centered care
- Assessment and care planning
- Activities of daily living
- Behaviors and communication
Home Instead continually works to refine, improve and enhance CAREGiver training to provide leading-edge care to individuals with cognitive conditions.
Please contact your local Home Instead® office to review the range of services that may be offered.
Support for Families: Free Dementia Home Care Grants
We understand the burden Alzheimer’s caregiving places on families. And we’re here to help ease it. We’ve partnered with HFC® to fund free in-home care to American and Canadian families struggling with Alzheimer’s care costs. Learn to see if you qualify for a Dementia Home Care Grant.