Dementia Care in Layton

How To Help When They Say They Want To Go Home

At Visiting Angels^® Davis-Weber, we provide the most trusted dementia care in the Layton area. Our service helps local families care for their relatives and cope with the wide-ranging effects of this disorder. One of these effects is a reduced ability to communicate verbally, and this often leads to the phrase "I want to go home."

The confusing thing about this statement, is it is often made while they are at home already. This can be an indication that they are simply confused about their location, but it often isn't so simple. With their reduced ability to put words together, they often use this phrase as a general proclamation of discomfort. It can mean they are feeling sad, lonely, bored, or many other things. 

While you might not be able to figure out exactly what they are trying to say, you should still listen to them and try to address their needs. Never argue or explain they are already at home, as this will only cause more stress. You can calm them down by redirecting their attention with music or a short walk. The most important thing is to stay calm and let them know they are safe and loved. 

Our Professional Dementia Care in Layton

An extended home life has many benefits that life in an assisted care facility cannot match. Your relative will enjoy more privacy and comfort, as well as the benefits of living in a familiar space. For seniors with memory-based afflictions such as dementia, this familiarity can be a huge advantage. We provide professional care from thoroughly vetted caregivers to keep your relative safe and content in their own home. Our customized services can include:

• Assistance with bathing and grooming
• Light housework and errands
• Reminders to take their medication
• Enhanced safety to prevent falls
• Loving companionship
• And more!

Dementia Care To Help The Whole Family

Managing the needs of an elderly loved one is hard work, especially if they suffer from dementia. With our dementia care, you can delegate some or all of those duties and give yourself a much-needed break. 

We deliver kind, loving, and dependable support throughout:

• Layton
• Bountiful
• Ogden
• Roy
• Riverdale
• Centerville
• Kaysville
• North Ogden
• North Salt Lake
• West Haven
• Pleasant View
• South Ogden
• And nearby areas

At Visiting Angels Davis-Weber, our dementia care changes lives across the Layton area. To begin with a care consultation and learn more, contact us today.