Ask A Home Care Services have been set up to help ensure that your loved one receives compassionate Alzheimer’s care that’s designed to help preserve as much of his or her cognitive functions and range of motion as possible. We maintain a safe, comfortable home environment that allows your parent, spouse, relative or friend to remain in a familiar setting and avoid agitation.
Family Members who are concerned about the loved ones aging and medical conditions can obtain regular status update on their loved one’s mood, physical and mental health and daily activities while being busy in their own day to day life activities.
RESPECTFUL & COMPASSIONATE CARE
Ask A Home Care’s caregivers are experienced, bonded, insured and rigorously screened. will treat your loved one with the dignity and consideration that he or she deserves.
Ask A Home Care focuses on the person and not the disease
We plan activities that are appropriate to the cognitive abilities and compatible with his/her interests. The initial assessment conducted by our agency includes talking with family members to learn about the person who is suffering from Dementia.
What was lifelike before the diagnosis?
Was this a person who led a very social life or more of an introvert who was happiest with a quiet, routine at home?
Are there familiar hobbies that can still be enjoyed, or is it time to introduce new activities?
By learning what holds meaning for the individual, we can creatively plan activities with the understanding that what is well received today may not be tomorrow. Our caregivers are trained to adjust their activity plans as needed to successfully engage the client. If an activity is too complicated, it will only lead to frustration. It is less about the activity itself and more about the way it makes the participant feel.
Our well-trained caregivers know the importance of each person having a sense of purpose. Whether it is working with the caregiver to make the salad, fold towels or water plants, we work to find a meaningful way to engage each of our clients. And in the process, we learn something from them too.
Purpose Driven Care
Ask A Home Care focuses on a purpose driven care rather than just doing the job and offer some assistance. Some of our major focuses are;
- an improved overall quality of life
- reduce the risks of falls and other injuries through dedicated caregiver supervision
- maintain the household, provide healthy meals and maintain a sanitary environment
Alzheimer's Care Services
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t only affect the family member with the condition. Alzheimer’s impacts whole families. Coping with this progressive condition requires boundless quantities of patience, empathy and love.
Ask A Home Care provides individualized care for your loved one and gives you back some time to recharge. Our specially trained Alzheimer’s Caregivers offer an expanded array of Alzheimer’s care services to your loved one:
- Encouragement to do as much as they can on their own
- Personal care assistance, such as toileting, bathing and grooming
- Maintain a routine to discourage agitation and outbursts
- Mental stimulation through conversation and other activities
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Manage changing behaviors
- Adapting the level of care as the disease progresses
- Honor who the senior was earlier in life
- Provide nutritious meals
- Assist with ambulation and socialization
- Transport to medical appointments and other events
- Support the family
- Light housework and other household tasks
- Pet care
Dementia Care Services
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, but not all dementias are Alzheimer’s disease. If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or any other type of cognitive impairment, we can help. A professional Caregiver from Ask A Home Care of Fairfax, VA can help your loved one with dementia stay safe and happy at home.
A few of the benefits of professional care services:
Caregiving just when you need it
In the early stages of dementia, people may only need wake-up or tuck-in services. As the disease progresses, we will work with you to expand care to meet your loved one’s need and budget.
Respite
Dementia can take a toll on family caregivers. Our professional Caregivers will provide compassionate care to your loved one while you take some much-needed time for yourself. Schedule one day a week “off” for yourself or take a weekend getaway to refresh and recharge your energy. Meanwhile, you can be assured your loved one is secure and well cared-for at home.
An expert knowledge base at your disposal
As your family member’s dementia progresses, you may have a lot of questions about what is ‘normal’ behavior. Our Caregivers can share their wealth of knowledge and experience with you to ease your mind.