Specialized In-Home Care for Seniors: Compassion, Support, and Dignity
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, and surrounding areas.
We understand the challenges of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. At Proper Care, we provide compassionate and specialized dementia care in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, and surrounding areas. Our goal is to help your loved one maintain their dignity and comfort at home while offering you the support you need.
Why Choose In-Home Dementia Care?
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be both emotionally and physically demanding. At Proper Care, we offer personalized, compassionate in-home care tailored to meet the needs of seniors facing memory loss—while giving families peace of mind and the support they deserve. Being able to support a loved one to stay in their own home can be exhausting but is also very rewarding, that’s why finding a partner to support and guide you along the way is so important. We are here to be that partner.
Advantages of In-Home Dementia Care Include:
Consistency in Care: Your loved one will have a dedicated caregiver (or team) who can build a familiar bond and provide personalized attention.
Memory Care Expertise: All our caregivers are trained to manage dementia symptoms and memory loss effectively.
Engagement: We keep seniors mentally, physically, and emotionally engaged through stimulating activities tailored to their interests.
Comfort: Familiar surroundings, food, smells, neighbours, pets, family. Life is always better when we are comfortable, this is of the utmost importance when it comes to supporting clients with dementia.
How We Provide Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
.At the heart of our specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care is a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs that come with memory loss. We provide personalized, person-centered support that respects each individual's history, preferences, and abilities.
Our caregivers are specially trained in dementia care techniques, including gentle redirection, validation, and compassionate communication, to reduce anxiety and foster a sense of safety and familiarity. We incorporate structured routines, meaningful activities like music, photo engagement, and cognitive games, and create calming environments that promote comfort and orientation. Family involvement is encouraged every step of the way, ensuring care remains connected, responsive, and deeply human.
We know that the little things truly make the biggest differences.
Our Activities
Listening to music: Music holds a unique and powerful connection often unlocking memories and emotions long thought lost. Unlike other cognitive functions that deteriorate with the disease, musical memory and appreciation tend to remain intact well into its later stages. Familiar songs can calm agitation, lift mood, and reduce anxiety.
Reading Familiar stories, headlines, or favorite authors can encourage conversation, reduce anxiety, and promote mental engagement. Large-print materials, simple language, and short articles are especially helpful in maintaining focus and enjoyment. Most importantly, reading together can create shared moments of connection that support emotional well-being.
Engaging in memory exercises Engaging individuals with dementia through photos and cognitive games is a meaningful way to stimulate memory, spark conversation, and promote emotional well-being. Familiar photographs—especially those of family, past homes, or significant life events—can trigger recognition and storytelling, helping to preserve identity and foster a sense of connection.
