{"id":68150,"date":"2026-06-16T15:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ckcaproddev.wpenginepowered.com\/toronto\/?page_id=68150"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:22:52","slug":"alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/toronto\/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia Care at Home in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Comfort Keepers provides personalized, non-medical dementia care at home in Toronto, with one-on-one support tailored to each stage of Alzheimer&#8217;s and other forms of dementia. Caregivers help with familiar routines, personal care, engagement and safety, so your loved one can stay comfortable at home with dignity, and families get support and respite. Call <strong>(416) 663-2930<\/strong> to discuss a personalized dementia care plan.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">How In-Home Dementia Care Helps<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In-home dementia care lets your loved one stay in familiar surroundings, with one-on-one support shaped around who they are and where they are in their journey. Our Toronto caregivers are trained to understand the symptoms of Alzheimer&#8217;s and other dementias, the changes in behaviour they bring, and how each person is affected differently as things progress. The goal is simple: help your loved one stay safe, supported and engaged at home, and help your family manage memory loss with confidence.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Signs it may be time to consider support include confusion about time or place, getting lost in familiar areas, forgetting medications, or changes in mood, withdrawal or personality. Some families consider a long-term care home; many prefer the comfort of care at home, which is where we can help.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Our Toronto dementia care is coordinated by a trained specialist. Jessie Saunders-Drutz, Client Care Coordinator, has completed the Dementia Care Program through the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, along with Behavioural Supports and the U-First! program for frontline workers.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Support With Routines and Personal Care<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Day to day, a caregiver helps with familiar routines, personal care, meals and medication reminders, keeping life steady and predictable. Support is one-on-one and tailored to the type of dementia, whether Alzheimer&#8217;s, vascular dementia or Lewy body dementia, and to the person&#8217;s emotional, mental and physical needs.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Engagement, Familiarity and Safety<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Familiarity is calming. Using our Interactive Caregiving\u2122 approach, caregivers take time to learn a person&#8217;s preferences, history and the moments that matter to them, then build gentle activities around them: listening to music from their era, reading a well-loved book, looking through family photos, or simply talking about the day. Keeping the same caregiver where possible builds trust, reduces confusion, and supports steady routines. Throughout, gentle redirection and attention to safety at home help your loved one stay comfortable and as independent as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Support for Family Caregivers<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Caring for someone with dementia takes a toll, and families should not have to figure it out alone. We offer guidance, a listening ear, and practical help with daily routines and behaviours, along with respite so you can rest. See also <strong><a href=\"\/toronto\/locations\/toronto\/respite-care-in-toronto-on\/\">Respite Care<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">When Care Needs Change<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dementia does not unfold the same way for everyone. As needs change, we adjust how we provide care across the stages, helping your loved one stay engaged and safe at home for as long as possible. If more support becomes necessary, we can talk through the options together.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Talk With the Toronto Team<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Every plan is personal. Call <strong>(416) 663-2930<\/strong> to discuss a personalized dementia care plan, and we will build support around your loved one&#8217;s needs and your family&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A note on what we do:<\/strong> Our dementia care is non-medical support. Caregivers help with daily living and provide medication reminders but do not administer medication or provide clinical treatment. Where licensed nursing or clinical care is needed, we can arrange it or work alongside your medical providers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Comfort Keepers Toronto \u00b7 245 Fairview Mall Dr #401, North York, ON M2J 4T1<\/p>\n<p>Comfort Keepers Toronto offers personalized Dementia care and senior in-home assistance to help older adults stay safe, supported, and engaged at home. Our trained caregivers provide one-on-one care tailored to each stage of the disease, helping families manage memory loss with dignity and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comfort Keepers provides personalized, non-medical dementia care at home in Toronto, with one-on-one support tailored to each stage of Alzheimer&#8217;s and other forms of dementia. Caregivers help with familiar routines, personal care, engagement and safety, so your loved one can stay comfortable at home with dignity, and families get support and respite. 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