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Why is Specialized Alzheimer’s Care at Home Necessary?

Alzheimer’s disease involves progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and behavioral changes that require professional support. At Friends of the Family Home Health Care, we provide specialized Alzheimer’s care that focuses on creating a safe, comfortable and supportive environment to help manage symptoms and maintain the highest possible quality of life.
Our trained caregivers understand the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s, offering both emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and their families. We recognize that home-based care can significantly benefit those with cognitive impairments by allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving customized support tailored to their needs.

How Does Home Care Help Alzheimer’s Patients ?

Research shows that maintaining a stable home environment can reduce confusion and anxiety for Alzheimer’s patients. Our personalized approach ensures seniors receive consistent care that aligns with their established routines and preferences, promoting:

  • Enhanced comfort and security through familiar surroundings
  • Reduced agitation from maintaining established daily rhythms
  • Preserved dignity through individualized attention
  • Improved safety with professional supervision
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Our Comprehensive Alzheimer’s Home Care Approach

What Makes Our Alzheimer’s Home Care Different?

We employ innovative, research-based methods to provide superior Alzheimer’s care at home, including our specialized Reality Comprehension Clock Testing (RCCT). The RCCT Clock Test is an assessment tool that helps our caregivers evaluate comprehension and cognitive skills, allowing us to develop more targeted care plans that address each individual’s specific needs.

Our care program includes multiple components designed to support cognitive function and daily living:

Memory Support Systems

  • Customized memory aids like labeled items and reminder systems
  • Orientation tools, including clearly visible calendars and clocks
  • Personalized memory books with important photos and information

Structured Daily Routines

  • Consistent schedules for meals, activities, and rest periods
  • Step-by-step guidance for daily tasks
  • Gentle physical activity incorporated into each day

Cognitive Engagement Activities

  • Thoughtfully designed puzzles and games to stimulate mental function
  • Reminiscence therapy using music, photos, and familiar objects
  • Simple arts and crafts projects to maintain motor skills

Safety and Support for Alzheimer’s Patients

What safety measures do you implement?

Safety is our top priority for people with Alzheimer’s. We implement comprehensive safety protocols, including:

Home safety assessments to identify and eliminate potential hazards

  • Medication management systems to ensure proper dosing
  • Emergency preparedness plans for all caregivers

How do you handle challenging behaviors?

Our caregivers receive specialized training in Alzheimer’s behaviors and use proven techniques to:

 

  • Redirect agitation with calming activities
  • Manage repetition with patient responses
  • Address sundowning symptoms through environmental adjustments
  • Handle resistance to care with gradual, reassuring approaches

Alzheimer’s Home Care FAQs From Real Families

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Why Choose Friends of the Family for Alzheimer’s Care at Home

Our Southeast Michitan, Northwest Ohio, and South Florida Alzheimer’s care services stand out because we offer:

  • Specialized Expertise: Caregivers trained specifically in Alzheimer’s care techniques
  • Innovative Methods: Use of RCCT testing and other cognitive support tools
  • Personalized Care: Tailored plans that evolve with changing needs
  • Family Support: Resources and guidance for family members

Choosing the right Alzheimer’s home care means finding a provider that combines professional expertise with genuine compassion. At Friends of the Family Home Health Care, we are committed to helping individuals with Alzheimer’s disease maintain their highest possible quality of life while giving families peace of mind.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your loved one with specialized Alzheimer’s home care tailored to their unique needs.

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Our Experienced Team Provides Care For Every Stage of Life

Whether your loved one needs help with daily tasks or needs more specialized support, our trained caregivers are ready to be a friend for your family.

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Home Help Services

Our in-home services include:

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Personal Home Care

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PET CARE

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Respite Care

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Friends of the Family Home Health Care is to provide compassionate in-home care with integrity and trust.

– Rebekah LaFontaine (Owner and CEO)

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Home Health Care

Our home health services include:

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Post-Operative Care

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Blood Pressure & Glucose Monitoring

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Senior Home Care

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Elder Home Care

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Learn the difference with our home care vs. home health care guide!

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Aged Care

Our aged care services include:

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End-of-Life Care

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seamless coordination with physicians hospital

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 skilled care and hospice

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Everything about Friends of the Family’s services was great, I haven’t doubted their responsiveness for a minute. I would recommend the agency by all means, since we have been really pleased with the services they provided. I would use them again if the need arose for at home caregivers again.

⎯ R.N. & Family

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Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

These services include:

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Alzheimer's Home Care

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Dementia Home Care

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I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone who may need home healthcare services. They have always done a really great job taking care of my mother.

⎯ C.J. and Family

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Incontinence Care

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We offer Same Day Care and 24-Hour Care with Guaranteed Shifts, so your loved one will never be alone!

MI, OH, & FL’s Preferred Home Care Provider

See Why Families Trust Us As Their #1 Care Provider Year After Year

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“We hired Friends of the Family for my father-in-law for two weeks, and they did a good job. They came in, checked his mail, and did some house cleaning. The caregivers were compassionate and did a good job. He gave them good marks. The management did a good job and were committed to it. Everything was met according to the schedule they set up.”

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I’d like to give a strong recommendation for ‘Friends of the Family’, a comprehensive in-home healthcare service, both on a professional and personal level. These outstanding individuals provide both medical and non-medical care. I have personally been involved with their dementia care with my own mother over the last two years of her life. They did a wonderful job of providing care and compassion to both her and my father.”

⎯ James D. Diethelm, M.D.

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“At first, I wondered why I should hire Friends of the Family, but they did so much for me that I will never have any kind of surgery ever again without their post-op services. Not only was I very comfortable, but they fed my cats and made sure they had their medicine. Friends of the Family went above and beyond. Post-Operative Pampering is a must-have for anyone and everyone!”

⎯ T. Malone

Exceptional At-Home Health Care in Michigan, Ohio & Florida

Why Choose Friends of the Family Home Health Care

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Never a Missed Shift

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Custom Care Plans

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Locally Owned

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Free Dementia Testing

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Flexible Scheduling Options

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No Long-Term Contracts

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24/7 On Call Support

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Real-Time Care Updates

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In-Home Doctor Visits

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Fall-Risk Assessments

Long-Term Care Insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, Worker's Compensation, and Auto Injury Claims Accepted

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Steps to Start Home Health Care in SE Michigan, NW Ohio, and S Florida

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Temperance, MI Office
1623 W Sterns Rd #1
Temperance, MI 48182

Ann Arbor, MI Office
2035 Hogback Road #206
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

West Palm Beach, FL Office
2101 Vista Pkwy #278
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

hours of opeartions for home health care in SE Michigan, NW Ohio & S Florida

Sunday - Closed
Monday 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday - Closed

On Call 24/7

OUR SERVICE AREAS

Michigan: Monroe County, Washtenaw County, Lenawee County & Lower Wayne County

Ohio: Lucas County, Fulton County, & Wood County

Florida: Palm Beach County