Dementia care
Dementia Care at Home
Memory loss changes daily life for the whole family. AVA HomeCare helps people with dementia stay safe and comfortable at home. We match each client with a caregiver who lives and works nearby and who follows a calm, steady daily routine.
What We Do
- Personal care: help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom.
- Companionship: conversation, music, photos, simple games, and walks.
- Meal preparation: simple, familiar meals and reminders to eat and drink.
- Medication reminders: we remind your loved one to take medicine on time. We do not give medicine.
- Light housekeeping: laundry, dishes, and a tidy, uncluttered home.
- Respite: time off for family caregivers to rest, work, or run errands.
- Safety supervision: we watch for falls, wandering, and other risks during visits and tell the family what we notice.
What We Don't Do
- We are a non-medical home care agency. We are not a medical provider.
- We do not diagnose or treat dementia or any other condition.
- We do not provide skilled nursing care.
For medical questions, please talk with your doctor.
A Day with AVA
This is an example of what a day of care can look like. It is not about a real client.
The caregiver arrives in the morning and says hello the same way every day. The caregiver helps the client wash up and get dressed in clothes the client picked out the night before. They have breakfast together, and the caregiver gives a reminder to take the morning medicine.
Late morning, they look at family photos and take a short walk outside. At lunch, the caregiver makes a simple, familiar meal. In the afternoon, when the client sometimes gets restless, the caregiver turns on soft music, folds laundry together with the client, and keeps the room calm and well lit. Before leaving, the caregiver writes a short note for the family about the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sundowning, and can you help?
Sundowning is when a person with dementia feels more confused, anxious, or restless in the late afternoon or evening. Our caregivers help by keeping a steady routine, good lighting, and a quiet, calm home during those hours.
Are your caregivers trained to work with people with dementia?
Before care starts, our care coordinator trains the caregiver on your loved one's plan of care, routine, and needs, step by step. We also share what works best with your family.
Can you give medications?
No. Our caregivers give medication reminders only. A family member, nurse, or pharmacist should set up and manage the medicines.
What if my loved one wanders?
During visits, caregivers watch closely, check that outside doors are closed, and stay with your loved one on walks. We tell you right away about any changes we see. Ask your doctor about other safety steps for the home.
Do you offer respite care?
Yes. A caregiver can stay with your loved one for a few hours so you can rest, work, or take care of yourself.
How do we get started?
Call us or send an email. Our care coordinator will visit your home, meet you and your loved one, and make a plan of care together with you. We accept Health First Colorado (Medicaid), private pay, and long-term care insurance. Coverage depends on your approved plan, so we will help you check your options.
Where We Help
We provide dementia care in these counties:
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- Boulder
- Broomfield
- Clear Creek
- Denver
- Douglas
- Gilpin
- Jefferson
- Weld
Home care in these cities:
Talk With Us Today
You do not have to do this alone. Call or text 720.937.1500, email info@avahomecare.com, or visit avahomecare.com. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.