Dementia Care at Home

We provide non-medical care for people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Our caregivers help with daily routines, simple tasks and everyday support, while keeping your loved one close to the home, people and surroundings they already know.

Illinois Licensed • #3001621

Caregivers & Certified Nursing Assistants

Chris Breneman, CDP #252621

Diane Robertson, CDP

Direct Access to Local Owners

Quick Answer: What Is Dementia Care at Home?

Dementia care at home gives a person support with daily life while they stay in familiar surroundings. A caregiver or CNA may help with meals, personal care, reminders, safe movement, companionship and simple household tasks.

The goal is to help the person feel safe, calm and comfortable while also giving family caregivers extra support.

Dementia Care Services

Our dementia care services give people calm, steady help in the comfort of home. Ease in the Home supports daily routines, personal care, meals and companionship while respecting each person’s choices.

Personal Care With Respect

Our caregivers help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toilet routines. They move at the client’s pace, explain each step and protect privacy. A CNA may be chosen when more hands-on help is needed.

Companionship That Feels Natural

Friendly company is an important part of dementia home care. Caregivers may talk, listen to music, look at photos or take a short walk. Each activity is chosen around the client’s comfort and interests.

Meals and Home Routines

Dementia can make meals and simple tasks harder. A caregiver can prepare food, give reminders and help with light cleaning or laundry. The goal is to keep the day familiar, safe and less stressful.

Caregiver and CNA Matching

Ease in the Home considers care needs, personality and schedule when choosing a caregiver or CNA. Chris Breneman, CDP #252621, and Diane Robertson, CDP, help guide our dementia-informed approach.

24-Hour Home Care for Dementia Patients

Some people with dementia need someone nearby during the day and night. They may wake up confused, need help using the bathroom, forget where they are or feel unsafe when alone. With 24-hour home care, caregivers work in shifts, so someone is always awake and ready to help. 

Support may include meals, personal care, safe walking, reminders and calm company. This is different from live-in care because a live-in caregiver has planned time to sleep and rest.

Why Families Choose Ease in the Home

  • Personal care plans rather than standard packages
  • Caregivers and CNAs matched to the client
  • Leadership that includes Certified Dementia Practitioners
  • Direct access to local owners and care leaders
  • Clear non-medical care boundaries
  • Hourly, respite, overnight, live-in and 24-hour options
  • Plans reviewed as needs change
  • Local teams serving Illinois and North San Diego County, California

Chris Breneman founded Ease in the Home after his mother’s Alzheimer’s and memory-care journey. That experience continues to shape our focus on dignity, observation and communication.

See What Families Are Saying About Us

Every care experience is different. Some families contact us for companionship and help with daily tasks. Others need personal care, dementia support, live-in care or help during a change in health.

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How We Build a Dementia Home Care Plan

We Listen to the Family

Tell us what has changed, which parts of the day are difficult and what help is already available. You do not need to choose the care hours before calling.

We Learn About Your Loved One

We ask about the client’s personality, interests, routine, communication, mobility, meals, personal care and safety concerns.

We Create a Clear Plan

The plan lists approved tasks, visit times, routines, contacts and care goals. It may combine Companion Care, Personal Care and meal or medication-reminder support.

We Choose a Thoughtful Match

We consider experience, skills, schedule, personality and communication style when selecting a caregiver or CNA.

We Stay Involved

Families can share feedback with local care leaders. If needs, schedules or the caregiver match change, we can review the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people can remain home when their needs can be supported safely. The choice depends on the person’s condition, environment, supervision needs and available help.

Home care brings support to the client’s residence. Memory care is usually a residential community with housing and on-site services.

No. Caregivers and CNAs support approved daily tasks but do not diagnose dementia, give medication or replace medical providers.

Some families begin with hourly companionship, meals, personal care or respite. Scheduling depends on needs, location and caregiver availability.

Yes. We offer overnight, live-in and awake 24-hour options. We explain coverage, schedules and cost before care begins.

We consider care needs, experience, personality, communication style, interests and schedule, along with the client’s routines and comfort.

Yes. Respite care lets a family caregiver rest, work, travel or handle other needs while a caregiver supports the client under the care plan.

Tell our local team. We can review tasks, schedules and the caregiver match. Discuss medical changes with the client’s healthcare provider.

Tell us which parts of the day have become difficult and what kind of personality helps your loved one feel comfortable. We will explain whether our dementia care at home may fit.

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