{"id":67933,"date":"2026-08-26T18:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/?p=67933"},"modified":"2026-08-26T18:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:59:23","slug":"dementia-care-at-home-in-brampton-what-families-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/dementia-care-at-home-in-brampton-what-families-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia Care at Home in Brampton: What Families Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia care at home in Brampton is personalized, non-medical support with daily routines, personal care, meals, companionship, safety supervision, medication reminders, and family respite. It can work alongside Ontario Health atHome and your medical team, but it does not diagnose or treat dementia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many people living with dementia live at home rather than in a care home, in familiar rooms, following routines they have kept for years. If you are a son, daughter, spouse, or close friend trying to work out what help your loved one needs, the good news is that a lot can be done at home to support their days, and yours. We are Comfort Keepers Brampton, a local in-home care team. This guide explains what non-medical dementia care at home can and cannot do, how it supports familiar routines, safety, and engagement, and where to turn for help in Brampton and nearby communities. To be clear from the start: in-home care supports quality of life and safety. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or slow dementia, and it never replaces medical care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Written by the Comfort Keepers Brampton Editorial Team. Reviewed for local service accuracy by Brenda Rosati, Director of Operations and Owner, Comfort Keepers Brampton. Published August 2026. Last reviewed and updated August 2026. This article provides general information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dementia care at home in Brampton is non-medical, personalized support that helps a loved one keep familiar routines, stay engaged, and stay safer, while giving the family relief.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In CIHI\u2019s 2015\u20132016 data, about 6 in 10 seniors with dementia lived at home in the community rather than in long-term care, so staying home is a common path, not the exception.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home care can include personal care, meals, medication reminders, companionship, and safety supervision. It does not include diagnosis, prescribing, or medical treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caregivers of people with dementia carry a heavy load, about 26 hours of care a week, and are far more likely to experience distress, which is why planned respite matters early.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can combine supports in Brampton: publicly funded home care through Ontario Health atHome, the Alzheimer Society of Peel, and private care like ours. Call us at (905) 671-4004 to talk it through.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Many Families Prefer to Support a Loved One at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keeping a loved one with dementia at home is normal and, for many families, the right first choice. In the Canadian Institute for Health Information\u2019s 2015\u20132016 analysis, about 61% of Canadian seniors with dementia, more than 261,000 people, lived outside publicly funded long-term care or nursing homes. Nationally, an estimated 771,939 people are living with dementia as of January 2025, as reported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and here in Ontario, more than 334,500 people are living with dementia, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/take-action\/policy-advocacy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Ontario<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67934 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1040\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig1.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig1-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig1-1536x666.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig1-2048x887.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1040;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most people with dementia live at home. Sources: Alzheimer Society of Canada (2025); CIHI (2015\u20132016); Alzheimer Society of Ontario (2025).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a practical reason home works for so many families. A place that is safe, familiar, and comfortable can help a person live well with dementia, because at home they are free to follow life-long routines and stay in a neighbourhood they know, while a move to an unfamiliar setting can mean a loss of self-reliance and control, as the Alzheimer Society of Canada explains in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Living safely and independently<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. That is also the goal Ontario\u2019s publicly funded home care is built around, delivering in-home and community services \u201cto support your health and well-being,\u201d in the words of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home is not the right answer in every situation, and needs change over time. But for a family weighing what to do next, it helps to know that support at home is a well-worn path, not a last resort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">From our Brampton team: In the years our Brampton team has supported local families, the moments that matter most are rarely the big ones. They are a familiar mug in the right cupboard, a walk along the same block, a favourite song after supper. Our approach, which Comfort Keepers calls Interactive Caregiving, is to keep a person doing the everyday things they still can, with us alongside them, rather than doing everything for them. Familiar surroundings give people something to hold onto, and our job is to protect that.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What In-Home Dementia Care Can Include<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67938 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1037\" height=\"692\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/c003b800-cd46-4da4-aa8f-288372460463-CKWinnipegAugBlog1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1037px) 100vw, 1037px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1037px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1037\/692;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home dementia care is non-medical, personalized help with everyday life. It covers the practical parts of the day a person may find harder over time, from personal care and meals to companionship and gentle supervision for safety, and it gives family caregivers a break. The Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">guidance on day-to-day care<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes how people living with dementia \u201cgradually need more and more help\u201d with personal care, meals, routines, and getting around, and that is the ground in-home care covers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These are the same kinds of supports Ontario\u2019s public program lists in its own descriptions: personal support such as \u201cbathing, dressing and toileting,\u201d help with homemaking and meals, and short in-home breaks for a caregiver, as set out by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/home-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. A good caregiver does this with the person, not simply for them. World Health Organization guidance for caregivers puts it plainly, to \u201cengage the person in personal care by helping them do as much as they can themselves,\u201d and to remind the person to eat and drink rather than take the task away, in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">information for caregivers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Our own care is personalized rather than a fixed package, so it can begin with a few hours a week and grow as needs do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a clear line between this kind of support and medical care, and it matters. Non-pharmacological support of this kind \u201ccan improve quality of life and daily functioning,\u201d according to the World Health Organization\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dementia fact sheet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, but the same source is direct that there is no cure for dementia. In-home care helps a person live better day to day. It does not treat the condition. The table below shows where that line sits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 1. What non-medical in-home dementia care can and cannot do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"8\" aria-colcount=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What our caregivers can support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What stays with medical professionals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diagnosing dementia or its stage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meals, nutrition, and reminders to drink fluids<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prescribing or adjusting medications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medication reminders (prompting, not administering treatment)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical or nursing treatment of the disease<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Companionship, conversation, and meaningful activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Therapies aimed at the disease itself<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gentle supervision and everyday safety awareness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency and acute medical care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transportation, errands, and appointments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness-to-drive and clinical assessments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Respite so family caregivers can rest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Long-term prognosis and treatment planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a family is unsure which needs are medical and which are day-to-day, that is exactly the kind of thing our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">dementia care team in Brampton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help you sort out, and we will always point you back to your physician or Ontario Health atHome for the medical side.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Role of Familiar Routines and Meaningful Engagement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consistent routines and meaningful activity help a person with dementia know what to expect, stay engaged, and keep a sense of independence and dignity. Routines \u201chelp the person with dementia know what to expect, and help them continue to do things on their own,\u201d which supports \u201cgreater dignity and confidence,\u201d as the Alzheimer Society of Canada notes in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/setting-routines-reminders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Setting routines and reminders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The World Health Organization adds that \u201cit is important to maintain routines similar to the ones that the person had before developing dementia,\u201d in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">caregiver guidance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Familiarity is the thread, and a routine a person already knows carries less confusion than a new one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engagement matters just as much as routine. Staying socially active \u201cmay help manage the symptoms of dementia, allowing people with dementia to live independently for a longer period of time,\u201d according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Activity works best when it is matched to what the person can still do and enjoy, so they \u201cfeel successful and have fun,\u201d as the U.S. National Institute on Aging advises on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-caregiving\/adapting-activities-people-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">adapting activities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This is the heart of person-centred care, which the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-healthcare-provider\/person-centred-care-people-dementia-living-care-homes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes as recognizing a person\u2019s \u201cunique values, personal history and personality\u201d and their \u201cequal right to dignity, respect.\u201d Canada\u2019s national dementia strategy is built on the same idea, \u201ca person-centred approach that focuses on respecting and preserving an individual\u2019s rights, autonomy and dignity,\u201d in the words of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyday Ways We Support a Familiar Routine<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supporting a routine is mostly small, steady things. We keep the day\u2019s rhythm close to what a person is used to, waking, meals, a walk, rest, and evening wind-down at familiar times. We build activity around what someone already loves, whether that is folding laundry together, a hand of cards, a favourite radio programme, or preparing a family recipe. Shared meals give the day structure, and we serve them in a calm, quiet place, encourage the person to feed themselves where they can, offer regular drinks to avoid dehydration, and never rush, following the Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/meal-time\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">mealtime guidance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. None of this is complicated. It just has to be consistent and led by the person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicating in a Way That Reduces Stress<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">How we speak with someone can make an ordinary moment calmer or harder. Widely recommended approaches are gentle and simple: make eye contact and use the person\u2019s name, be aware of your tone and body language, allow more time for a reply, and never talk about the person as though they are not there, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication\/communicating-someone-who-has-alzheimers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> sets out. The World Health Organization adds to \u201cspeak clearly, slowly\u201d and \u201cface-to-face and at eye level,\u201d and to ask \u201cone thing at a time,\u201d in its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">caregiver information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Our caregivers use these approaches every day, because a familiar face and an unhurried manner do as much for a person\u2019s comfort as any task on the schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyday Safety and Awareness at Home<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety at home means reducing everyday risks, falls, kitchen and medication hazards, and the chance of a person becoming lost, through simple adjustments and a consistent, watchful presence. It is worth being honest that no measure removes risk entirely. The aim is to lower it while protecting a person\u2019s independence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Falls are the biggest everyday hazard. They are \u201cthe leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations\u201d among older adults in Canada, and it is estimated that between 20% and 30% of seniors fall each year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/surveillance-report-falls-older-adults-canada.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">surveillance report on falls<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/health-promotion\/aging-seniors\/publications\/publications-general-public\/seniors-falls-canada-second-report.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seniors\u2019 Falls in Canada report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Many risks are reducible with practical changes, good lighting and night lights, grab bars by the toilet and bath, non-slip bath mats, and removing or securing loose scatter mats, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/healthy-living\/your-health\/lifestyles\/seniors-aging-preventing-falls-around-your-home.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Canada advises<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. For dementia specifically, the Alzheimer Society of Canada <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/making-your-environment-safe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">suggests<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> locking away medications and cleaning products, checking whether appliances can be used safely, and improving lighting to reduce shadows that may cause confusion, while cautioning against restricting a person so much that it harms their confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some people with dementia become disoriented and lose their way. \u201cSix in ten people with dementia become lost at some point, often without warning,\u201d notes the Alzheimer Society of Ontario through its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/finding-your-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finding Your Way<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> program. Families can register a loved one with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/medicalert-safely-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MedicAlert Safely Home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, described as \u201ca nationwide service designed to help identify a person living with dementia who has gone missing,\u201d by signing up directly with MedicAlert, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzpeel.com\/en\/get-help.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Peel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help Brampton families learn about it and other local supports. It is important to keep expectations realistic, because \u201cno device or system can guarantee that a person living with dementia will not get lost or that they will be found,\u201d as the Alzheimer Society of Canada <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/tracking-devices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">states plainly<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. What a consistent caregiver adds is steady attention. Regular check-ins and presence can help reduce those risks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Driving is often the hardest safety conversation. Most people in the early stages of dementia \u201ccan continue to drive safely and competently,\u201d but the condition will eventually raise the risk, and it is no longer safe to drive \u201cwhen your abilities have changed to the point that the risk of a collision becomes more likely,\u201d according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/managing-changes-your-abilities\/driving-dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">guidance on driving<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. In Ontario this is a medical and legal matter, not something a home-care team decides. Under section 203 of the Highway Traffic Act, physicians, nurse practitioners, and optometrists must report to the Ministry of Transportation drivers who may be unsafe because of certain conditions, as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/reporting-driver-medical-review\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> explains, and the Ministry then decides whether a person keeps their licence through its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/medical-review-ontario-drivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">medical review process<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. We support families around this, and we point you to your physician and Ontario\u2019s process for the actual determination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 2. Common home-safety concerns and practical steps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\" aria-colcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concern<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A practical step<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How a caregiver can help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Falls while walking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improve lighting, add grab bars and non-slip mats, remove loose rugs (Health Canada)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supervise movement, keep paths clear, encourage safe activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kitchen and appliances<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check whether stove, kettle, and appliances can be used safely (Alzheimer Society)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prepare meals together and stay present during cooking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medications and hazards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lock away medications, cleaning products, and chemicals (Alzheimer Society)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide medication reminders and safe storage awareness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Becoming lost (\u201cwalking about\u201d)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register with MedicAlert Safely Home; keep routines that reduce restlessness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Offer familiar routines, activity, and steady companionship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Night-time safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan for higher-risk evening hours and consider added supervision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide overnight or continuous support where needed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety measures work best layered together, and none of them replaces knowing the person well enough to notice when something is off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Care Can Support Family Caregivers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In-home care gives family caregivers real, scheduled relief, and that relief is a healthy, normal part of dementia caregiving, not a sign of failing. The load is heavy and well documented. About 26 hours a week of informal care was required for a Canadian aged 65 or older living with dementia, compared with 17 hours for a senior without dementia, in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/unpaid-caregiver-challenges-and-supports\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a02015\u20132016 analysis. The distress that comes with it is real: about 35.3% of caregivers for people living with dementia experienced symptoms of distress such as anger, depression, or feeling unable to continue in 2023\u20132024, still close to double the rate among caregivers of people without dementia, as reported by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy-together-we-achieve-2025.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Families also carry a real cost: the Public Health Agency of Canada has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health-infobase.canada.ca\/datalab\/dementia-alzheimers-blog.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reported<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> an average of about $4,600 out of pocket each year for each person with dementia in a caregiver\u2019s care. Across Canada, family and friends provide more than 580 million hours of unpaid dementia care a year, equal to about 290,000 full-time jobs, reports the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67935 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig2.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig2-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig2-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig2-2048x1092.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1280;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Signs of caregiver stress to watch for. Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada, Reducing caregiver stress.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Respite care is the direct answer to that load. It is \u201ca break, a chance to do something for yourself,\u201d and \u201cregular relief can help to rejuvenate your mind and body,\u201d which as the Alzheimer Society of Canada <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/finding-help\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">notes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help you \u201cbe a better caregiver when you return.\u201d Respite can be in-home, through an adult day program, or a short residential stay. The reason to arrange it early rather than late is that caregiver stress builds quietly, and the Society lists signs worth watching for, including exhaustion, sleeplessness, anxiety, social withdrawal, and health problems, in its guidance on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/reducing-caregiver-stress\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reducing caregiver stress<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You should not have to do it all alone, and bringing in help before a crisis is easier on everyone. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/respite-care-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">respite care in Brampton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is built exactly for this: a regular weekly break, or cover when you are unwell or away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Care Needs Become More Continuous<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As dementia progresses, needs usually increase, and some families move from a few hours of help a week toward overnight or continuous support. It helps to know which way things tend to go, without treating it as a fixed timetable. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, \u201cnor can its progression be reversed,\u201d as the Alzheimer Society of Canada <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-alzheimers-disease\/stages-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">states<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so care is about supporting the person well at each stage, not changing the course of the disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Care needs tend to rise stage by stage. In the early stage a person \u201ckeeps many of their abilities and assistance may not be needed,\u201d while in the later stage \u201ccare may be required 24 hours a day,\u201d per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/what-expect-persons-dementia-progresses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/what-are-signs-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> describes the middle stage as the point where more intensive supervision and care become necessary. Night-time is often what tips a family toward more hours, because restlessness and disorientation can happen in the evening and overnight, and added supervision can help keep those hours safer. Because our care is personalized, it can grow from a few hours a week to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/home-care-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">overnight or 24-hour home care in Brampton<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> without the person having to change providers or start over with a stranger. The point is that support can grow with the need, gradually, and on your family\u2019s terms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67936 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1120\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig3.png 2400w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig3-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig3-1536x717.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/08\/ig3-2048x956.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2400\/1120;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">How dementia care at home can adapt as needs change. Framing based on Alzheimer Society of Canada and National Institute on Aging guidance.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Living at Home May No Longer Be Safe<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Living at home may no longer be safe when the risks start to outweigh what support at home can manage, for example repeated episodes of getting lost, serious household or fire hazards that cannot be controlled, frequent falls or injuries, overnight needs that go unsupervised, or a family caregiver who is stretched past what they can safely sustain. These are signals to reassess the plan with a physician and Ontario Health atHome, not automatic reasons to move.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home care can often extend the time a person stays safely in familiar surroundings, by adding supervision, overnight support, and safety routines. But it has limits, and it is worth being honest about them. When someone is leaving the home and becoming lost despite precautions, when appliances or medications cannot be used safely even with support, when falls or medical needs are increasing, or when the person needs closer supervision than can be provided at home, it is a good moment to step back with your medical team and weigh the options. Because our care is non-medical, part of our role is to notice when needs are moving beyond what in-home care can safely provide, and to raise it early so your family can plan the next step calmly rather than in a crisis. The decision itself is a medical and family one, made with your physician and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Questions to Ask a Dementia Care Provider<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before choosing a provider, ask how they handle the things that matter most in dementia care: training, consistency, the care plan, how care scales, night-time safety, respite, backup, communication, and honesty about their limits. Good answers to these questions tell you far more than any brochure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are your caregivers specifically trained in dementia care, including communication and responsive behaviours, rather than general senior care alone?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will the same one or two caregivers be assigned, so my loved one sees familiar faces, and how do you match them to personality and routine?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you create a written, individual care plan, and how often is it reviewed and updated as needs change?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As needs grow, can you add hours, overnight shifts, or continuous support without us switching providers?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do you handle night-time supervision, the risk of a person walking about, and home-safety concerns?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can you provide regular respite so the family gets scheduled breaks, and cover longer or emergency respite when needed?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What happens if the assigned caregiver is unavailable, and how quickly is backup arranged?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How will you keep us informed about changes in mood, appetite, sleep, or new behaviours between visits?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will you coordinate with our family, physician, Ontario Health atHome, and the Alzheimer Society of Peel?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since this is non-medical care, how do you recognize when needs go beyond what in-home care can safely provide, and help us plan the next step?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-360,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are glad to answer every one of these about our own service, and we think you should ask them of anyone you consider.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local Support for Brampton Families<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brampton families rarely rely on one source of help. Most combine several: publicly funded home care through Ontario Health atHome, the Alzheimer Society of Peel, private in-home care like ours, and, for eligible veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada. Knowing what each one offers makes the next call easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario\u2019s publicly funded home care is delivered by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the provincial organization that replaced the former Home and Community Care Support Services in 2024. Care is provided based on assessed need, and you do not need a doctor\u2019s referral to start. In Brampton, you or a family member can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">call Ontario Health atHome at 1-833-515-1234<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to request an assessment. The provincial line runs seven days a week and directs callers to the appropriate local office; Brampton is served by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/region\/central-west\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Central West<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> area. Public and private care work together. \u201cGovernment-funded home care is free,\u201d as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/home-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> states, and many families use public support alongside privately arranged hours. Some community support services, such as adult day programs and certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/respite-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">out-of-home respite<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, may carry a fee, so it is worth asking what is covered when you are assessed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzpeel.com\/en\/get-help.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Peel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is the local hub for dementia support in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon, and you do not need a diagnosis or a referral to use its services. Families can contact the Peel team directly at 905-278-3667, extension 307, for Care Navigator and Dementia Resource Consultant support, with no diagnosis or referral required. Health-care professionals and community agencies can also refer families through the Society\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzpeel.com\/en\/first-link.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First Link<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> program (extension 314). Core supports such as education, support groups, and consultations are offered at no cost, while some programs may have a fee. Across Ontario, Alzheimer Societies also run <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/minds-in-motion\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minds in Motion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a program that combines gentle fitness, conversation, and activity for people living with early to mid-stage dementia and their care partners, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/finding-your-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Finding Your Way<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> program that helps families lower the risk of a loved one going missing. It is worth calling Peel to ask what is running locally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For veterans, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterans.gc.ca\/en\/financial-programs-and-services\/help-home\/veterans-independence-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Independence Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from Veterans Affairs Canada provides \u201cannual tax-free funding for services such as grounds maintenance, housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, and professional health and support services.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Table 3. Where Brampton families can turn<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\" aria-colcount=\"3\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resource<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What it offers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to reach it<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome (Central West)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Publicly funded, assessed-need home care for Brampton and Peel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intake line 1-833-515-1234<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Peel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Care Navigators, Dementia Resource Consultants, education, support groups; no diagnosis or referral needed (core supports free; some programs may have a fee)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">905-278-3667 ext. 307 (First Link referrals ext. 314)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minds in Motion \/ Finding Your Way<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fitness and activity for people with dementia and care partners; safety program to reduce the risk of going missing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through the Alzheimer Society (Ontario \/ Peel)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Affairs Canada<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Independence Program funding for home support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">veterans.gc.ca<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comfort Keepers Brampton<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personalized non-medical in-home dementia care and respite<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">(905) 671-4004<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Does Dementia Care at Home Cost in Brampton?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cost of private dementia care at home in Brampton depends on how many hours you use, how often, and the type of support, so there is no single price that fits every family. Publicly funded home care through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is assessed and funded separately, and government-funded home care itself is free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Private in-home care like ours is arranged and paid for directly by the family, and what you pay reflects the plan you choose, whether that is a few hours a week of companionship and supervision, daily personal care, or overnight and continuous support. Because our care is personalized, the plan can scale up or down as needs change, and the clearest way to get a real number is a short conversation about what your loved one needs now. Public support can also run alongside private hours, so many families use both: an assessed Ontario Health atHome plan for part of the week, with privately arranged care filling the gaps. To talk through the options and get a quote for your family, call our Brampton team at (905) 671-4004.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Brampton Families Count on Comfort Keepers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67792 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/06\/video-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1126\" height=\"704\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/06\/video-img-1.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2026\/06\/video-img-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1126px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1126\/704;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families choose us for dementia care at home for a few clear reasons: we are local and accountable, our care is personal, and it grows with your loved one without you ever having to start over with a stranger. We are here to be the steady part of the picture that ties the rest of your support together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are locally owned and operated here in Brampton, led by Brenda Rosati, our Director of Operations and Owner. A real person and a local team stand behind the care, not a distant call centre, and that local accountability is something you can feel in how we show up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our caregivers are matched to your loved one\u2019s personality and daily routine, and we work to keep the same familiar faces coming to the home. In dementia care, consistency can be especially valuable, because familiar faces and routines reduce disruption, and a trusted, recognized caregiver brings a calm that a rotating roster of strangers cannot. We build the day around the person through Interactive Caregiving, keeping them involved in the activities they still enjoy, and we adjust the plan as needs change, from a few hours a week to overnight or continuous support, all with one team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We also work alongside the rest of your loved one\u2019s support, your family, their physician, Ontario Health atHome, and the Alzheimer Society of Peel, so the pieces fit together rather than pull in different directions. You do not have to coordinate all of it on your own. And because dementia does not keep office hours, our Brampton team is reachable and our care can be arranged around the clock. When you want to talk it through, we are ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Start a Care Conversation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start gently and early. Pick a calm, unhurried moment, focus on independence and safety rather than what is being lost, offer choices instead of instructions, and begin with a small amount of help rather than a big change all at once. A small, specific first step, a ride to an appointment or a hand with meals, may feel more manageable than a wholesale handover of their day. If the first conversation does not go smoothly, that is normal, and it is worth returning to later rather than pushing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you are ready to look at in-home care, the practical next step is a conversation with a provider about what your loved one needs now and what may change. With us, that starts with a no-pressure talk about your family\u2019s situation, and care that begins where it makes sense and grows only as needed. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ask about dementia care at home<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> any time, or reach our Brampton team at (905) 671-4004. We will walk you through the options at your pace, and when you are ready, we are here to help your loved one stay safe, engaged, and at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About the Author and Reviewer<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This guide was written by the Comfort Keepers Brampton Editorial Team and reviewed for local service accuracy by Brenda Rosati, Director of Operations and Owner of Comfort Keepers Brampton. Brenda\u2019s review confirms that the local service information here reflects how our Brampton team actually supports families in Brampton and nearby communities. It is a local service-accuracy review, not a clinical or medical review, and it was last reviewed and updated in August 2026. You can learn more about our team on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/brampton\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comfort Keepers Brampton website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This article provides general information and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-dementia\/dementia-numbers-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Dementia numbers in Canada (2025).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/take-action\/policy-advocacy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Action for Dementia (Ontario dementia figures, 2025).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-care-across-the-health-system\/dementia-in-home-and-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information. Dementia in home and community care (2015\u20132016 data).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/unpaid-caregiver-challenges-and-supports\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information. Unpaid caregiver challenges and supports.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cihi.ca\/en\/dementia-in-canada\/dementia-in-canada-summary\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canadian Institute for Health Information. Dementia in Canada: Summary.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy-together-we-achieve-2025.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Achieve, 2025 annual report (2025).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health-infobase.canada.ca\/datalab\/dementia-alzheimers-blog.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. Dementia in Canada data blog.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/healthy-living\/surveillance-report-falls-older-adults-canada.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. Surveillance report on falls among older adults in Canada (2024).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/health-promotion\/aging-seniors\/publications\/publications-general-public\/seniors-falls-canada-second-report.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. Seniors\u2019 Falls in Canada: Second Report (2014).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/healthy-living\/your-health\/lifestyles\/seniors-aging-preventing-falls-around-your-home.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Canada. Seniors and Aging: Preventing Falls in and around Your Home.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/diseases-conditions\/dementia-strategy.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Health Agency of Canada. A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire (2019).<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Health Organization. Dementia fact sheet.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/questions-and-answers\/item\/dementia-information-for-caregivers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Health Organization. Dementia: Information for caregivers.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-caregiving\/adapting-activities-people-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer\u2019s Disease.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication\/communicating-someone-who-has-alzheimers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. Communicating With Someone Who Has Alzheimer\u2019s Disease.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/what-are-signs-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Institute on Aging. What Are the Signs of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/living-well-dementia\/living-safely-independently\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Living safely and independently.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/setting-routines-reminders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Setting routines and reminders.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Providing day-to-day care.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/providing-day-day-care\/meal-time\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Meal time.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-healthcare-provider\/person-centred-care-people-dementia-living-care-homes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Person-centred care of people with dementia.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/making-your-environment-safe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Making your environment safe.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/understanding-symptoms\/disorientation-losing-ones-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Disorientation and losing one\u2019s way.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/medicalert-safely-home\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. MedicAlert Safely Home.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/ensuring-safety-security\/tracking-devices\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Tracking devices.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-support\/im-living-dementia\/managing-changes-your-abilities\/driving-dementia\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Driving with dementia.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/what-alzheimers-disease\/stages-alzheimers-disease\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. The stages of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/what-expect-persons-dementia-progresses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. What to expect as the person\u2019s dementia progresses.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/finding-help\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Finding help.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/help-information\/im-caring-person-living-dementia\/looking-after-yourself\/reducing-caregiver-stress\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Canada. Reducing caregiver stress.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/finding-your-way\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Finding Your Way.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/on\/en\/help-support\/programs-services\/minds-in-motion\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Minds in Motion.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzpeel.com\/en\/get-help.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alzheimer Society of Peel. Get help and First Link.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/home-community-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario. Home and community care.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/respite-care\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario. Respite care.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/reporting-driver-medical-review\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government of Ontario. Reporting a driver for medical review; Medical review of Ontario drivers.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariohealthathome.ca\/home-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ontario Health atHome. Home care and Central West region.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterans.gc.ca\/en\/financial-programs-and-services\/help-home\/veterans-independence-program\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Affairs Canada. Veterans Independence Program.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is dementia care at home covered by Ontario Health atHome, or do we pay privately?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It can be both, and the two are separate. Publicly funded home care through Ontario Health atHome follows an assessed need and a set schedule, while private care like ours is arranged and paid for directly by the family, with no assessment needed to begin and more say over the caregiver, the hours, and the times of day. Many families start with a little private help while they wait for a public assessment, then keep the mix that works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do your dementia caregivers provide medical or nursing care?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our dementia care at home is non-medical, and medication is a good example of the line. Our caregivers can remind a person to take what their doctor has already prescribed, but they do not prescribe, adjust, or administer treatment. When clinical care such as wound care or injections is needed, it is arranged with a qualified nurse or your physician, and we coordinate so nothing falls through the gap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does night-time restlessness mean our loved one has to move to a facility?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not necessarily. Whether someone can stay safely at home depends on what is happening overnight, the level of risk, and the support available. Overnight support at home can take different shapes, from a caregiver who stays awake through the night to a live-in arrangement, and matching the type of night support to the real need is often what lets someone stay home longer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What if our parent refuses help?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is very common, and it is usually about protecting independence and pride. When gentle first steps are not landing and you are worried about safety, it often helps to involve someone the person already trusts, such as their family doctor, and to keep the conversation on one specific concern rather than \u201chelp\u201d in general. When refusal and a real safety risk start to collide, that is a good moment to talk it through with your physician or the Alzheimer Society of Peel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How quickly can in-home care start in Brampton?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It depends on the level of support you need and current availability. The fastest way to get a clear answer for your situation is to call our Brampton team at (905) 671-4004, and we will walk you through timing and next steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dementia care at home in Brampton is personalized, non-medical support with daily routines, personal care, meals, companionship, safety supervision, medication reminders, and family respite. 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