🌿 Helping Hands by Friends

Supporting Families Through Dementia Care

💙 Family Questions About Dementia Care

We know that caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. Below are some of the most common questions families ask — and how we can help.

How do I know when my loved one needs professional dementia care support?

When memory loss, confusion, or behavioral changes begin to affect safety or daily life, professional care can provide peace of mind. Common signs include wandering, difficulty managing medications, or caregiver burnout.

What can be done to help with memory loss, confusion, or wandering?

Our caregivers use routines, safety modifications, and gentle reminders. For wandering, we work with families to help with ideas on how to create secure environments and use calming activities to reduce restlessness.

How can I make sure my loved one is safe at home?

We help make the home safer by helping the family on guidance, removing hazards, improving lighting, and providing trained supervision — giving families confidence their loved one is cared for.

What strategies do caregivers use for difficult behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or restlessness?

With patience and compassion, caregivers use redirection, validation techniques, and soothing activities tailored to each person’s needs.

How do you keep my loved one engaged in meaningful activities?

We focus on what brings joy — music, art, conversation, gentle exercise, or memory activities. Staying engaged supports emotional and cognitive health.

Can dementia care also provide support for the family?

Absolutely. Dementia affects the whole family. We offer respite, education, and emotional support so loved ones don’t feel alone on this journey.

How do you ensure dignity and respect?

We see the person, not just the illness. Care is always provided with compassion, respect for choices, and encouragement for independence.

What’s the difference between dementia care at home and in a facility?

At home, care is one-on-one and personalized in familiar surroundings. Facilities may offer group programs, but home care provides comfort, privacy, and flexibility.

How do you handle communication challenges?

We listen with patience, use non-verbal cues, and adapt communication methods so your loved one feels heard and understood.

Can care be adjusted as dementia progresses?

Yes. Care evolves with changing needs — from companionship to advanced personal care — always tailored to your loved one’s stage of dementia.

🌟 At Helping Hands by Friends, we’re here to support your loved one with dignity, compassion, and respect — while giving families peace of mind.

📍 Serving London, Ontario

📞 226-236-8111

🌐 www.helpinghandsbyfriends.com

✉️ helpinghandsbyfriendsllondon@gmail.com