When Loved Ones Need a Memory Care Companion, Let’s Make Them Feel at Home.
When someone you love is experiencing memory loss or cognitive changes, familiar surroundings can make all the difference. Our Memory Care Companion Program provides specialized, non-medical support designed to help your loved one remain safe, comfortable, engaged, and connected at home.
Trained Companions for Every Stage of Memory Loss
Consistent, non-medical in-home support built around your loved one’s story — delivered by companions who complete our full specialized training curriculum, and overseen by credentialed managers, at no added cost to your care plan.
Non-medical care is part of how we support your loved one’s daily needs, like providing a clean and safe home with a positive and supportive attitude. Emotional support and taking part in daily activities are incredibly important in creating not only a healthier and happier life but trusted relationships and even long-lasting friendships.
Built for families navigating memory loss together
Whether you’re noticing the first small changes or managing round-the-clock needs, our companions meet your family where you are.
Memory loss, at any stage
Early, middle, or late — care plans are personalized and adjust as needs change, with no extra cost for the specialized program.
Wandering & safety concerns
We perform a safety walk-through with family representative to assist in identifying and addressing potential safety issues.
Family caregivers who need support
You are a caregiver too. We provide respite, structured communication, and a 24/7 line — so you don’t carry this alone.
You're supported every step of the way
Structured check-ins keep you informed — and remind you that you don’t have to manage this alone.
Orientation meeting
We review the program, the care plan, and your preferred way to stay in touch.
30 / 60 / 90-day reviews
In-home conferences to review progress, then quarterly visits and regular contact after.
24/7 on-call line
Urgent concern after hours? A supervisor is always reachable.
Respite & referrals
Flexible scheduling for family relief, plus connections to statewide caregiver resources.
A best-in-class approach to memory care at home
Trained Companions
Every companion assigned to a memory care client completes our full training curriculum.
Credentialed Leadership
Directors, Client Service Managers, and Community Outreach Representatives complete a Dementia Practitioner Certification, Dementia LIVE Experiential Training, and ongoing memory care education…with a Certified Senior Advisor and Dementia LIVE Trainer on-staff.
Catered, Custom Care
Before care begins, we document routines, relationships, music, and comfort foods, so care is built around the person, not a checklist.
Evidence-Informed
Companions use Teepa Snow’s GEMS state-matching model and Naomi Feil’s Validation approach to communicate with warmth and reduce distress.
Memory Care ToolKit
A kit of engagement items—personalized with family contributions—plus Caregiver Cue Cards are part of a comprehensive reference guide that your companion can use each shift.
Familiar Faces, Like Family
Typically 1 to 2 dedicated companions per client on a steady weekly schedule, so trust and routine build over time.
24/7 Family Support
An on-call supervisor is available around the clock, with scheduled check-ins, so you always know how things are going.
Every person on your case is specifically trained
Two tracks of specialized instruction — one for the companions in your home, one for the managers overseeing your care — with continuing education year-round.
Memory Care Trained Companions
9+ hours of specialized instruction, plus agency orientation, completed before assignment.
Understanding Memory Loss & Person-Centered Care
1 hr
GEMS® Model & Validation Approach Training
1 hr
Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Certification
2 hrs
Dementia LIVE Experiential Training
1 hr
Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience
1 hr
Home Safety: Falls, Wandering & Hazard Prevention
1 hr
Documentation & Reporting Changes in Condition
1 hr
Connecticut Elder Abuse & Mandatory Reporting
1 hr
Examples of on-going Continuing Education
- De-escalation techniques
- Evening restlessness
- Redirection strategies
- Family dynamics
- Grief & caregiver support
- Fall prevention & safe transfers
Directors, Client Service Managers & Community Outreach
10+ hours of specialized instruction, plus ongoing professional development.
Dementia Practitioner Certification
8 hrs
Dementia LIVE Experiential Training
1 hr
Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience
1 hr
Also on our management team
- Certified Senior Advisor on staff
- Quarterly in-home supervisor visits
- Ongoing memory care best-practice education
Flexible scheduling for wherever you are today
Partial Hourly Care
Best for early-stage supportShifts of four hours or more, on the days and times your family needs. Ideal alongside other support already in the home.
Live In Care
Best when sleep through the night is typicalA dedicated companion resides in the home, offering steady presence and support through the day.
24-Hour Care
Best for advanced needs or wandering riskShifts of four hours or more, on the days and times your family needs. Ideal alongside other support already in the home.
Every person on your case is specifically trained
Two tracks of specialized instruction — one for the companions in your home, one for the managers overseeing your care — with continuing education year-round.
A safer home, checked regularly
Our team completes an in-home safety walk-through at intake and every quarter — covering fall risks, wandering precautions, kitchen safety, and emergency preparedness.
- Fall-risk review: lighting, grab bars, non-slip surfaces, clear pathways
- Wandering & elopement precautions, including door alarms and GPS options
- Kitchen and medication storage safety checks
- Emergency contacts posted and fire escape plan reviewed
- Companions report any unsafe condition to a supervisor within 24 hours
What our companions provide
- Bathing, dressing, grooming & mobility support
- Meal preparation & feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping, laundry & errands
- Medication reminders (not administration)
- Companionship, social & cognitive engagement
What we do not provide
- Administering medication or injections
- Wound care or medical procedures
- Nursing assessments
Three steps to trained, consistent support
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Free in-home consultation
We build a Life Story Profile, complete a home safety walk-through, and design a care plan together.
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Care Begins
You’re matched with trained, consistent companions — supervised every step of the way.
Home Care Pulse Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award Recipient
5 consecutive-year winning streak that positions Assisted Living Home Care Services as a top-tier agency in North America
Memory Care Companions, When and Where Needed
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Let's build a care plan around your loved one's story
Speak with our team today for a free, no-obligation consultation — and learn how our trained companions can help.