Structured dementia care at home, managed by nurses
Eldercare Home Health has provided dementia care at home in Toronto since 1995. A Registered Nurse assesses your parent, builds a plan around their needs, and supervises every caregiver involved in their daily support.
Dementia care held to a nursing standard
Dementia changes over time. Eldercare's model puts a Registered Nurse in charge of the plan from day one, so care adjusts as your parent's needs shift and every caregiver knows exactly what to do.
Registered Nurse case management
A Registered Nurse assesses your parent, writes the dementia care plan, selects the caregivers, and visits regularly to check that care is working. Nursing oversight is included at no additional charge.
Caregivers trained in dementia support
The majority of caregivers trained in all 4 facets of Alzheimer's/dementia care. The Registered Nurse matches a caregiver to your parent's presentation and daily routine.
Care that adapts as needs change
Dementia progresses differently for every person. The care plan is reviewed by the Registered Nurse on a regular basis and adjusted when behaviour, mobility, or daily needs shift.
What dementia home care with Eldercare includes
Each plan is written by a Registered Nurse around the client's specific type and stage of dementia. Depending on the situation, care may include:
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting with dignity
- Medication reminders and monitoring adherence to the prescribed routine
- Meal preparation with attention to appetite and nutrition
- Safe mobility assistance, transfers, and fall prevention at home
- Companionship, structured activity, and orientation support
- Monitoring for changes in behaviour or health, with reporting to the Registered Nurse
- Overnight care for clients who are active or unsettled at night
- Respite support to give family caregivers a break
- Registered Nurse coordination with the client's physician and pharmacist
- Regular Registered Nurse home visits and care plan reviews
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Caregivers trained in dementia, with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto
As part of the Integracare family, our caregivers have trained in dementia care through a formal partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto since 2017. The majority of caregivers trained in all 4 facets of Alzheimer's/dementia care. They keep those skills current through continuing education.
Every plan is still written and supervised by a Registered Nurse case manager, who selects the right caregivers, liaises with your parent's doctor and pharmacist, and visits regularly as the condition changes. Read more about the Registered Nurse case manager difference.
A trusted name in dementia care
Eldercare Home Health has cared for families living with dementia in Toronto since 1995. Every caregiver is an employee, screened, insured, bonded, and covered by WSIB, and every care plan is managed by a Registered Nurse. Eldercare is a Veterans Affairs Canada provider and works within an ISO 9001 certified quality system.
Confusion and memory changes are not always dementia. A Registered Nurse can help ensure your parent has the right diagnosis before a care plan is built. When you call, a nurse takes time to understand your parent's specific situation.
How dementia care begins
Getting started is straightforward. A Registered Nurse usually visits quickly after your first call.
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Call our team
Reach us at 416-482-8292. A Registered Nurse is usually available to talk and will ask about your parent's diagnosis, daily challenges, and what support would help most.
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Free in-home nursing assessment
A Registered Nurse visits your parent at home to assess their current needs and to meet the family. There is no charge and no obligation.
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Dementia care plan and caregiver match
The nurse writes a care plan specific to your parent's type and stage of dementia, then selects caregivers by skill, language, and fit with your parent's personality.
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Ongoing nurse oversight and plan review
The Registered Nurse case manager visits regularly, supervises caregivers, coordinates with the care team, and adjusts the plan as your parent's needs change.
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Dementia care across Toronto and the GTA
Eldercare provides dementia care at home across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, East York, Etobicoke, and Mississauga. Call to confirm coverage in your neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions about dementia home care
What does dementia home care include?
At Eldercare, dementia home care is built around the individual. A Registered Nurse writes a care plan covering personal care, medication reminders, meals, mobility support, companionship, and overnight care where needed. The nurse visits regularly to review the plan and adjust it as the client's needs change.
How are your caregivers trained for dementia care?
Caregivers assigned to dementia clients complete Alzheimer Society of Toronto dementia training before joining a dementia care plan. The Registered Nurse case manager also selects caregivers specifically suited to each client's presentation and daily routine, and supervises their work on an ongoing basis.
How does the care plan change as dementia progresses?
The Registered Nurse case manager reviews the care plan on a regular basis and adjusts it when needs shift. This includes changing the schedule, adding new support tasks, or selecting different caregivers as the client's condition evolves. The nurse also coordinates with the client's physician when clinical changes arise.
Does dementia home care cost more than standard home care?
Eldercare charges an hourly rate based on the level of support provided. There is no separate fee for Registered Nurse case management. Cost depends on how many hours of care are needed each week. Call 416-482-8292 and a nurse can explain rates for your parent's specific situation.
How do I get started with dementia care at home?
Call us at 416-482-8292. A Registered Nurse will discuss your parent's situation, arrange a free in-home assessment, and then build a care plan. Care can often start quickly after that first call. You can also request an assessment through our website.
Could it be something other than dementia?
Possibly. Confusion and forgetfulness are not always caused by dementia. An adverse reaction to medication, dehydration, depression, or a urinary tract infection can produce similar symptoms. A Registered Nurse can help ensure your parent has the tests they need to arrive at the right diagnosis before a care plan is built.
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Dementia care services for your parent: Qualified dementia home care in Toronto
There are many different types of dementia. Whether your parent has Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Dementia or another form of dementia, we're here for you.
Often family will assume that confusion and forgetfulness are a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Before a care plan is built it is worth confirming the cause, as these symptoms can also result from an adverse reaction to medication, dehydration, depression, or even a urinary tract infection. See the FAQ below for more on this.
A real, Ontario Registered Nurse (not a franchise owner, sales person, or PSW) will assess your parent and help ensure they have the tests they need.
We understand the challenges you and your family face in caring for a parent with dementia. From medication compliance, wandering, nutrition and hydration, to behavioural changes, sundowning, toileting and personal hygiene issues.
We've been providing dementia care for seniors, including clients with Alzheimer's, Lewy body and vascular dementia, since 1995. Overnight care is available for clients who are active or unsettled at night.
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If your parent is living with dementia in Toronto, a Registered Nurse can visit at home, assess their needs, and help you plan the right care. Call us or request an assessment.