Home care services

Alzheimer’s & dementia care

Specialized, patient care that brings calm, structure, and safety to each day — in familiar, comforting surroundings.

caregiver helping with dementia care
OVERVIEW

Calm, structure, and dignity

Our dementia care surrounds your loved one with patient, specialized support. Caregivers trained in memory care use gentle redirection, familiar routines, and calm reassurance to ease confusion and agitation — while keeping the home safe against wandering and everyday hazards.

Every plan is built around the individual: their history, their stage, and the moments that bring them comfort. As the condition progresses, we adapt the approach, so the right level of care is always in place without disrupting the comfort of home.

What’s included

  • Structured, memory-supportive daily routines
  • Gentle redirection & calming techniques
  • Wandering prevention & home safety
  • Personal care & medication reminders
  • Engaging, familiar activities
  • Overnight & around-the-clock options
The difference

Specialized care that makes a difference

01

Specially Trained

Our caregivers are trained in memory care — redirection, validation, and easing agitation with patience.

02

Familiar & Consistent

The same trusted faces and steady routines reduce confusion and bring comfort and security.

03

Safe at Home

We manage wandering risks and home hazards so your loved one stays safe in familiar surroundings.

Understanding dementia care

Meeting your loved one where they are

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia changes everything for a family u2014 but it does not erase the person you love. As memory fades and routines become confusing, familiar surroundings matter more than ever. Home offers comfort, orientation, and a sense of safety that a new facility simply cannot. Specialized in-home dementia care lets your loved one stay in that familiar place while receiving the patient, structured support the condition demands.

For families across Scranton, Carbondale, and the surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities, dementia care is often the support that holds everything together. Our specially trained caregivers bring calm to difficult moments, reduce the anxiety of confusion, and give exhausted family members the reassurance that their loved one is safe, understood, and treated with dignity every single day.

Who benefits from dementia care?

Dementia care is designed for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia at any stage u2014 from early memory loss and mild confusion to advanced needs with wandering or agitation. It is equally valuable for family caregivers overwhelmed by the demands of memory care who need skilled, compassionate support.

  • Those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia
  • Seniors with early memory loss and mild confusion
  • Loved ones who wander or become agitated, especially at night
  • Family caregivers overwhelmed by the demands of memory care

How our dementia care works

It begins with a free in-home assessment, where we learn your loved one’s history, stage, and daily patterns. From there we build a memory-focused care plan and match specially trained caregivers who bring patience and consistency. A dedicated coordinator stays in close contact, adapting the plan as the condition progresses u2014 so care evolves with your loved one.

Common Questions

Answers for families considering senior care services

Yes. Caring at Home provides home care services seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. Our management team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your loved one’s needs do not follow a business schedule, and neither do we.

Caring at Home has the ability to place a caregiver the same day you call in many cases. We understand that care needs can arise suddenly, especially following a hospital stay or a change in a loved one’s condition. Reach out to our Utica office, and we will move as quickly as your family needs us to.

There is rarely one clear moment. More often, families notice a gradual accumulation of small signs: a parent forgetting meals, letting the house go, withdrawing from activities they used to love, or having trouble with basic tasks like bathing or getting dressed. If you have found yourself worrying more during visits, or spending your own time managing things they used to handle independently, it may be time to have a conversation. We are here to help you think it through, not push you into a decision.

Home health care refers to medically supervised services, such as skilled nursing, wound care, or physical therapy, ordered by a physician and typically covered by Medicare. Home care, which is what Caring at Home provides, focuses on non-medical support: help with bathing, dressing, meals, companionship, light housekeeping, and daily living activities. Both types of care can be provided at home, and many families receive both at the same time following a hospitalization or health event.

Medicare may cover some skilled nursing or physical therapy services provided at home under very specific conditions — you must be homebound and need part-time or intermittent skilled care — but it does not cover non-medical companion care, personal care assistance, or most of the services Caring at Home provides. Long-term care insurance policies often do cover these services. Our team is happy to help you think through your options during your free assessment.

The cost of home care in Utica, PA varies based on the type of care needed and the number of hours per week. Caring at Home offers flexible scheduling so families can start with the hours that make sense for their budget and adjust over time. During your free in-home assessment, our care coordinator will walk you through all of the options.

The full spectrum
of in-home care

Every family’s needs look a little different, and our services are built to flex around yours. From personal care and companionship to meal preparation and medication reminders, we cover the details that matter most to daily life. Explore each service below to see how we can support you or your loved one.

Companionship

We’ll spend time with your loved ones, getting to know them and facilitating opportunities for socialization.

  • Sharing Stories
  • Playing Games
  • Talking About Family
  • Building Friendships

Dementia Care

We provide specialized, patient care designed to bring comfort and structure to those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

  • Memory & Cognitive Support
  • Safety Supervision
  • Structured Daily Routines
  • Calm, Compassionate Communication

Light Housekeeping

Our caregivers can help with housekeeping making your home feel like home.

  • Washing and Putting Away Dishes
  • Assisting with Laundry
  • Taking out the Trash
  • Other Household Responsibilities

Live-In & 24-Hour Care

We provide continuous care and supervision around the clock, giving families complete peace of mind.

  • Overnight Supervision
  • Emergency Response
  • Ongoing Personal Care
  • Consistent Daily Support

Meal Preparation

We work with our clients and their families to develop appetizing and healthy meal plans.

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Preparing Meals
  • Supervised Cooking
  • Serving and Eating Meals Together

Medication Reminders

We understand the importance of reminding independent seniors to take their medications as prescribed.

  • Friendly Reminders
  • Supervision & Observation
  • Hydration Reminders
  • General Wellness Activities

Personal Care

We provide you or your family member with personal care and assistance with the activities of daily living.

  • Bathing & Showering
  • Transfer & Ambulation Assistance
  • Toileting & Incontinence Care
  • Oral Hygiene

Respite Care

We step in so family caregivers can rest and recharge, knowing their loved one is in trusted hands.

  • Short-Term Relief Care
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Peace of Mind for Families

Schedule Your Free Assessment

Caring at Home offers exceptional home care for seniors seeking independent living. Schedule your free initial assessment below!

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