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When it comes to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, we take extra care to pair your loved one with a Care Pro who understands memory loss and knows how to help.
Trusted in-home memory care for Washington families.
Since 1997, Home Instead has been part of the Washington, DC community, providing quick access to compassionate in-home memory care.
Proudly caring for communities near you:Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park, Friendship Heights, Brookland, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Brentwood, Chevy Chase...to name a few.
For Washington, DC families, Alzheimer’s & dementia support starts at home.
The familiarity of home can make all the difference for older adults dealing with memory loss. Maintaining routines, relationships, and structure can not only ease confusion, reduce anxiety, and support memory, but aging at home can also help support independence and dignity.
With a training program recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, Home Instead Washington is here to help you navigate the journey with confidence and compassion.
We have experience with:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
Advancing how we care for those with memory loss.
While medical research works towards treatments for memory issues like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, there have also been advances in how we care for those living with memory loss. With guidance from Dr. Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, Home Instead’s on-staff gerontologist, we’ve developed a person-centered approach to memory support, uniquely designed to:
- Care for the whole person.
- Honor your loved one’s life before their cognitive decline.
- Help them continue to enjoy activities and hobbies they love.
- Compassionately respond to cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
- Help enhance safety in the home environment.
- Review and adjust care plans as needs change.
Compassionate care begins with a thoughtful care plan.
Over the years, one thing has been clear: no two people experience memory loss the same way. That’s why we take the time to understand your loved one’s needs, routines, and story—so we can create an in-home memory care plan that truly fits your family.
Home Instead Washington’s In-Home Memory Care services include:- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Prep
- Transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Care Pros. Providing in-home memory care with a human touch.
At Home Instead Washington, every Care Pro is carefully screened, background-checked, and selected based on their qualifications to deliver exceptional care.When it comes to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, we take extra care to pair your loved one with a Care Pro who understands memory loss and knows how to help.
Trusted in-home memory care for Washington families.
Since 1997, Home Instead has been part of the Washington, DC community, providing quick access to compassionate in-home memory care.Proudly caring for communities near you:Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park, Friendship Heights, Brookland, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Brentwood, Chevy Chase...to name a few.
In-home memory care FAQs
Yes. Alzheimer’s and dementia support are among the services offered by the broader organization.
Care may include companionship, familiar routines, personal care, meals, transportation, mobility assistance, respite, and more extensive schedules as needs change.
The goal is to support the individual rather than letting the diagnosis define the person. A customized care plan can change as the person’s cognitive and functional needs change.
Memory support is included in the organization’s mandatory two-day orientation and skilled-care training program, with mandatory training continuing annually.
This gives Care Pros a foundation for understanding dementia-related needs while the customized care plan addresses the specific person’s routines, abilities, and support requirements.
Families should also ask about how the proposed Care Pro’s experience fits the individual situation.
It can begin with checking in with the client and helping them get oriented to the day. From there, the visit may include familiar routines, meals, personal care, companionship, meaningful activities, and reassurance.
The goal is to maintain as much independence as possible while creating a predictable, supportive environment.
What works for one person may not work for another, so the customized care plan is built around the individual’s needs and preferences.
Yes. A person may start with companionship, meal preparation, transportation, or reminders and later need more help with personal care, mobility, safety, or daily routines.
The schedule can also change. Some families may start with several visits each week and eventually need respite, overnight assistance, or 24-hour care.
Yes. A Care Pro can provide familiar, consistent support while a spouse or adult child takes time away.
Depending on the care plan, the visit might include companionship, meals, personal care, activities, mobility assistance, or other established routines.
Yes, when continuous support is appropriate and staffing is available.
Memory support can be incorporated into a 24-hour care plan so the person receives assistance throughout the day and night.
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