Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disease and the most commonly known form of dementia. What you may not know, is that Dementia is not a specific disease. It is actually an overall term used to describe a group of symptoms specific to memory loss and other cognitive impairments that are serious enough to interfere with your loved one’s daily activities.

If your elderly loved one in Virginia Beach, Virginia is suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, caring for them can take a tremendous toll on your own physical and emotional well-being. Because of the progressive nature of the disease, many families choose the support and assistance of home care professionals like Senior Helpers. As the leading industry experts in Alzheimer's and dementia care, you can trust Senior Helpers to make your loved one's life, and yours, much easier and more enjoyable.

We will work with you to create a customized home care plan that changes as your loved one's needs change. Our care team has extensive training and experience in providing the right level of individual care and support, while carefully monitoring everything from medication to daily activities. Our goal is to create a positive environment and activities that focus on what your loved one is still able to do, not what they can no longer do. We do this through our Senior Gems® program.

Senior Gems®

Senior Gems®: Helping Caregivers Assess and Provide Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Senior Gems® created by Senior Helpers®, is a method used provide effective strategies for support and care for your loved one for everything from normal aging through late stage dementia. Through Senior Gems®, we are able to focus on what is precious and unique about each senior.

Changes take place as their disease progresses, but by taking a positive approach to care and using strategies that work, Senior Helpers can help your loved one to continue to live a purposeful life at home. The Senior Gems is based on the Gems™, techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care which was created and developed by Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC.

The Gems classification system allows trained Senior Helpers caregivers to:

• Identify the characteristics of different stages of dementia
• Understand what a person can still do based on a gem level
• Use specific strategies based on gem level to care for our seniors.
• Create the best plan for caring for the individual long term.

Why Senior Gems®?

The Senior Gems® helps families and caregivers prepare and care for those loved ones who are living with dementia. If your loved one is showing signs of dementia, you can benefit from the concepts and the tips that the Senior Gems® provides.

How Senior Helpers Uses Senior Gems®

Senior Helpers works closely with renowned dementia care specialist, Teepa Snow, OTR/L, of Positive Approach, LLC to create and prepare comprehensive training programs for Senior Helpers caregivers throughout the country. This ensures each senior receives the right kind of care for their unique situation.

A sample care plan for your loved one may include activities that:

• Encourage engagement in daily life
• Create opportunities for social interaction
• Stimulate the brain
• Reminiscence therapy

From hours of introductory training to on-going training delivered both online and in-person throughout the year, our caregivers are prepared to help your loved one live comfortably and safely at home.

Why Families in Virginia Beach Choose Senior Helpers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia should never feel overwhelming or uncertain. Senior Helpers of Virginia Beach provides professional in-home Alzheimer’s and dementia care that gives families peace of mind while helping seniors live safely and comfortably at home. Whether your loved one needs daily support, structured dementia care routines, or specialized memory care, our trained caregivers are ready to step in with compassionate, expert assistance tailored to your family’s needs. The sooner the right care plan is in place, the more stability, safety, and quality of life your loved one can maintain. Our Virginia Beach dementia care team is here to answer your questions, evaluate your situation, and build a care plan that evolves with your loved one. Safe. Compassionate. Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia home care, right here in Virginia Beach

Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Home Care in Virginia Beach

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term describing symptoms related to cognitive decline that interfere with daily living. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and involves progressive brain degeneration.

When should we consider professional dementia care?

If caregiving responsibilities begin affecting safety, emotional health, or daily routines, professional in-home care can provide structure, supervision, and relief for family caregivers.

How does the Senior Gems® program improve care?

Senior Gems® allows caregivers to tailor support based on cognitive ability rather than age or diagnosis alone. This helps maintain independence, dignity, and engagement.

Can dementia patients remain safely at home?

Yes. With proper supervision, environmental adjustments, and trained caregivers, many seniors with dementia can continue living safely in familiar surroundings.

What services are included in Alzheimer’s and dementia care?

Care may include personal assistance, medication reminders, structured activities, emotional support, and routine supervision tailored to cognitive needs.

How do I get started with care?

The first step is scheduling a consultation with Senior Helpers of Virginia Beach. We evaluate your loved one’s needs and develop a personalized care plan.