24/7 Dementia Home Care: What Families Need to Know

Live-In Caregiver Companion Agency, Woodbury, NY

Caring for a loved one with dementia presents a unique set of challenges—especially as the disease progresses. Many families find themselves overwhelmed trying to provide round-the-clock supervision, ensure safety, and meet the emotional and physical needs of their loved one. This is where 24/7 dementia home care becomes not only helpful, but essential.

In this article, we’ll explore what 24/7 dementia care at home entails, when it’s time to consider it, and how professional caregiver services can support both the person with dementia and their family.

What Is 24/7 Dementia Home Care?

24/7 dementia home care is continuous, around-the-clock support provided to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in the comfort of their own home. Caregivers are scheduled in rotating shifts to ensure that someone is always present—day and night—to monitor safety, provide personal care, and offer companionship.

This level of care is ideal for individuals in the middle to late stages of dementia who may:

• Wander or become disoriented at night

• Require assistance with bathing, dressing, or toileting

• Experience agitation, confusion, or anxiety

• Be at risk for falls or injuries

• Have difficulty communicating needs

If you’re seeing these signs in your loved one, it may be time to consider in-home dementia care.

Why 24/7 Care at Home?

Many families wonder whether residential memory care facilities are a better option. While those facilities offer structured care, there are compelling benefits to keeping a loved one at home with the help of professional caregivers:

1. Familiar Surroundings

Familiarity and routine are key to managing dementia symptoms. Staying in a known environment helps reduce confusion, anxiety, and agitation—especially during the evening hours when sundowning tends to occur.

2. Personalized One-on-One Attention

Unlike facility care, 24/7 home care provides one-on-one assistance tailored to the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and personality. This type of attention supports a higher quality of life and strengthens emotional bonds.

3. Flexibility and Control

With caregiver services at home, families have more input into daily routines, meals, and care decisions. It also allows for more flexible visitation and family involvement.

4. Emotional Comfort

For both the individual and their family, staying at home brings emotional peace. There’s comfort in being surrounded by personal items, pets, and memories that define a person’s life.

When Is It Time for 24/7 Dementia Care?

Making the transition to 24-hour care is a significant decision. Here are signs that indicate it may be time:

• Your loved one is unsafe being alone at any time of day

• Nighttime wandering or confusion is becoming a regular occurrence

• You’re experiencing caregiver burnout

• Your loved one requires constant reminders, supervision, or redirection

• Medical conditions or physical decline make care needs more complex

If you’re unsure, we encourage families to schedule a consultation through our Dementia Care Navigator Program to help assess your loved one’s needs.

What Services Are Included in 24/7 Dementia Home Care?

At Family First Home Companions, our caregivers are professionally trained in dementia care and offer comprehensive support, including:

• Supervision and safety monitoring

• Medication reminders

• Personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, toileting)

• Meal preparation and feeding support

• Light housekeeping and laundry

• Mobility assistance and fall prevention

• Behavioral support and redirection

• Companionship and cognitive engagement

We match each family with a caregiver through our CareMatch Plus™ program to ensure compatibility, consistency, and trust.

How We Support Families

Caring for someone with dementia can be emotionally and physically draining. Our 24/7 dementia home care model is designed to relieve the stress on families so they can focus on meaningful time with their loved ones—not just caregiving tasks.

Our caregivers also support the entire household, ensuring that family members are educated on best practices for communicating, responding to behaviors, and adapting to changes. We often hear from families that they feel immediate relief and peace of mind once a professional caregiver is in place.

Understanding the Cost of 24/7 Dementia Care

Families are often concerned about the cost of 24/7 care, and understandably so. While it can be a significant investment, it is often more cost-effective than facility care—especially when care needs are high.

At Family First Home Companions, we work with families to create a personalized plan that fits their budget and care goals. Options may include:

• Live-in caregivers (lower cost than hourly shifts)

• Split shifts with multiple caregivers

• Combination of day care and overnight support

We can also assist with exploring funding options, such as long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits, like the Aid and Attendance Program.

How to Choose the Right Home Care Provider

Not all home care providers specialize in dementia care. When evaluating your options, ask the following:

• Do your caregivers receive ongoing dementia-specific training?

• How do you match caregivers with clients?

• What is your plan for caregiver supervision and accountability?

• Can you accommodate changes in care needs over time?

• Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?

At Family First Home Companions, we pride ourselves on providing expertly trained caregivers and a responsive care management team. We also offer transportation services and ongoing caregiver training to support our staff’s growth and performance.

Your Partner in 24/7 Dementia Home Care

Choosing 24/7 care isn’t just about meeting a loved one’s basic needs—it’s about preserving their dignity, honoring their life, and giving families the ability to reclaim their role as loving relatives instead of full-time caregivers.

If you’re ready to explore how our professionally trained caregivers can help your family, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you create a care plan that delivers peace of mind, day and night.

At Family First Home Companions of Long Island, NY our mission is to provide an outstanding home care service that is professional and personalized.  We diligently hire attentive, qualified staff to meet each client’s unique needs and do so with compassion and integrity.  It is an honor and a privilege to help seniors at home to maintain their independence and quality of life in Long Island, NY.  If you or a senior loved one needs help with daily activities such as, meal preparation, household chores, errands, transportation, guidance and supervision for safety at home, please call Family First Home Companions at 631-319-3961.

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