Specialized In-Home Support for Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Memory Loss
Compassion Home Care Services provides dignified, safety-focused dementia care at home so your loved one can remain in a familiar environment in Calgary. Our caregivers use calm routines, clear communication, and purposeful activities to reduce stress, support independence, and bring more good moments to each day.
We also proudly serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton.
What Is Dementia Care?
Dementia care is specialized, person-centred support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Beyond help with daily tasks, it emphasizes consistent routines, simplified choices, home safety, and engagement tailored to the person’s history and preferences. Done well, dementia care lowers confusion and agitation, strengthens confidence, and preserves dignity—without rushing or overwhelming the individual.
Our approach adapts as needs change. We can start with gentle cueing and companionship, then scale to hands-on support with personal care, mobility, and supervision as cognition and safety needs evolve.
Who We Help
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Adults living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from structure, reassurance, and patient guidance.
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Seniors experiencing early memory changes who want proactive support with routines, meals, and appointments.
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Families and care partners who need dependable respite, coaching on communication strategies, and consistent coverage.
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Clients after hospitalization or illness when temporary confusion (delirium) or routine disruption increases care needs.
Before we begin, a care coordinator will review home layout, wandering risks, triggers, preferred activities, and any guidance from your healthcare team to shape a calm, predictable care plan.
Our Dementia-Focused Approach
Safety & Routine
We build consistent daily rhythms (wake, meals, activities, rest, evening wind-down), simplify the environment, and use cueing and visual prompts to reduce decision fatigue. Home safety checks address lighting, clutter, and bathroom hazards, with practical suggestions (grab bars, non-slip mats, door chimes).
Relationship-Based Care
Caregivers learn personal history, favourite music, foods, and family stories. We use validation and redirection rather than confrontation—meeting the person where they are and preserving dignity.
Meaningful Engagement
We incorporate low-stress, familiar activities: music and singing, photo albums, puzzles, short walks, light household tasks, faith practices, and sensory items. Activities are chosen for ability level and rotated to prevent frustration.
Communication that Works
Short sentences, eye-level posture, gentle pacing, and step-by-step instructions. We avoid quizzing, allow extra time, and celebrate small wins to keep interactions positive.
Family Partnership
We share observations, what calms or triggers, and adjustments that help. Families get practical coaching on routines, bath time strategies, and nighttime settling.
Dementia Care Services We Offer
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Personal care with dignity: Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence support with calm cueing and privacy.
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Safety supervision & wandering prevention: Door awareness, purposeful engagement, short supervised walks, and elopement-risk strategies.
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Medication reminders & routine cueing: Timely prompts aligned with daily habits; coordination with Nursing Services when administration or monitoring is needed.
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Meal planning & gentle hydration support: Simple menus, finger foods when appropriate, and cues to eat/drink without pressure.
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Companionship & cognitive engagement: Conversation, music, reminiscence, sorting, folding, and simple games matched to ability.
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Household stability: Light housekeeping in care areas to reduce clutter and fall risks.
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Respite for family caregivers: Scheduled coverage so families can rest, work, or attend appointments.
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Appointments & outings support: Calm transportation, timing around best hours of the day, and pre-/post-visit reassurance.
Popular bundles: Dementia Care + Medication Reminders & Administration + Meal Planning & Preparation for a balanced daily routine.
Benefits of In-Home Dementia Care
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Familiar surroundings, fewer disruptions: Home cues (photos, favourite chair, familiar routes) reduce confusion.
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Calmer days through structure: Predictable routines lower anxiety, pacing, and sundowning behaviours.
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Safer mobility & fewer incidents: Fall-prevention strategies, supervised transfers, and clutter control.
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More good moments: Personalized activities spark joy and support a sense of purpose.
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Family relief and confidence: Reliable respite and clear communication reduce stress and burnout.
Our Calgary Care Process
Assessment & Care Plan
A Calgary-based coordinator meets your family, reviews daily rhythms, triggers, and safety needs, and crafts a plan covering visit length, frequency, and caregiver qualifications (HCA/LPN/RN as indicated).
Caregiver Match & Start of Care
We prioritize consistency—introducing a small team trained in dementia communication, validation, safe transfers, and gentle redirection. Start-of-care includes a safety walkthrough and routine mapping.
Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustments
We document what works, refine activities, and adjust timing around the person’s best hours. If clinical changes appear (new falls, skin concerns, appetite changes), we can involve Nursing Services and update the plan quickly.
Why Choose Compassion for Dementia Care in Calgary
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Specialized dementia training: Caregivers practice validation, redirection, and non-pharmacological calming techniques.
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Dignity-first philosophy: We preserve autonomy by structuring choices and offering assistance only where needed.
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Continuity of caregivers: Familiar faces reduce anxiety and build trust.
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Flexible hours, from respite to 24/7: Morning routines, evening wind-down, overnights, and live-in options where available.
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Clear, compassionate communication: Visit summaries and proactive check-ins keep families aligned.
Safety & Quality Standards
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Wandering-risk strategies: Door cues, purposeful activity, safe walking routes, and family-approved safeguards.
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Fall-prevention focus: Proper footwear, tidy pathways, adequate lighting, and supervised transfers.
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Calming environment tactics: Noise/lighting control, simplified spaces, and familiar sensory items.
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Care escalation pathways: Fast coordination with Nursing Services when health observations warrant clinical attention.
Service Areas
We’re based in Calgary and also serve Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Edmonton. If you’re just outside these areas, contact us—if we can’t help directly, we’ll recommend trusted options nearby.
How Often Should Dementia Care Visits Be?
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Early support: 2–3 visits per week for routine cueing, meals, and companionship.
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Moderate needs: Daily visits or split AM/PM blocks to cover personal care, activities, and safety checks.
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Advanced support: Multiple daily visits, extended shifts, overnights, or 24/7 coverage to manage wandering and nighttime needs.
Your coordinator will shape frequency around energy patterns, sundowning, and caregiver respite needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dementia Care in Calgary, Alberta
Do you support both Alzheimer’s and other dementias?
Yes. We care for clients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (e.g., vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal), tailoring routines and strategies to the individual.
Can you help with sundowning and nighttime restlessness?
We adjust lighting and routine, schedule calming activities before dusk, limit late stimulants, and can provide evening or overnight coverage when needed.
How do you reduce agitation during personal care or bathing?
We use warm bathrooms, step-by-step cueing, towels for modesty, favourite music, and unhurried pacing—always validating feelings and redirecting gently.
Will my loved one lose independence with a caregiver present?
No. We structure tasks to encourage what the person can safely do while providing assistance only where needed.
Can you coordinate with my healthcare team?
Absolutely. With permission, we share observations and align routines with therapy, medication timing, and any recommendations from clinicians.
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See also: Respite Care for Family Caregivers
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See also: Medication Reminders & Administration
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See also: Companion Care
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See also: Meal Planning & Preparation
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See also: Appointments & Outings Support
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See also: Nursing Services (for monitoring, skin checks, or complex needs)
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See also: Personal Care (for ADLs alongside dementia support)
Get Started
Let’s create calm, consistent days at home. Request a free in-home assessment for dementia care in Calgary, and we’ll build a plan that supports safety, routine, and more good moments together.