Skip to content Caring for a loved one living with dementia is one of the most demanding and emotionally complex responsibilities a family can face. At Compassion Senior Care, we provide trusted, in-home dementia care across Calgary, allowing your loved one to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, surrounded by the people and routines they know. Our trained caregivers bring patience, compassion, and genuine understanding to every visit.
Dementia is not a single disease. It is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, communication, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. The most common form is Alzheimer's disease, which accounts for 60–70% of all dementia cases. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Dementia is progressive, meaning symptoms gradually worsen over time. In the early stages, a person may experience occasional forgetfulness and mild confusion. As the condition advances, they may need support with bathing, dressing, meals, medication, and safe movement around the home. Our guide to recognizing early signs of dementia can help families understand where their loved one may be in that journey.
For many Calgary families, in-home care is the preferred choice. It preserves the senior's sense of independence, reduces the disorientation that comes with a change of environment, and keeps them close to the people they love. For a comprehensive overview of what in-home dementia care looks like in practice, read our complete family guide to dementia care at home in Calgary.
Our caregivers are experienced in supporting seniors at every stage of dementia. Each care plan is built around your loved one's specific needs, preferences, and daily rhythms.
Consistent daily routines reduce confusion and anxiety. Our caregivers help maintain familiar schedules for meals, rest, and activities, providing the structure that helps your loved one feel safe and oriented throughout the day.
Gentle, respectful help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, always delivered in a way that preserves your loved one's dignity and sense of self. Learn more about our personal care services.
Nutritious meals and snacks prepared with your loved one's preferences and dietary needs in mind, ensuring they stay well-nourished and hydrated throughout the day.
Ensuring medications are taken correctly and on time, reducing the risk of missed doses, accidental double-dosing, and the health complications that follow.
Attentive supervision of movement around the home to reduce fall risk, with particular care in higher-risk areas like stairs, bathrooms, and hallways.
Meaningful activities such as reminiscing, music, puzzles, and gentle exercises that stimulate the mind, encourage positive emotions, and support overall well-being.
A warm, consistent caregiver presence that reduces feelings of isolation, confusion, and agitation, and brings genuine connection to your loved one's daily life. Our companionship services are woven into every dementia care visit.
Attentive monitoring to keep seniors safe, particularly during periods of nighttime restlessness, sundowning, or episodes of disorientation and confusion.
Relief for family caregivers who need time to rest, work, or attend to their own health, without worry or guilt. We step in so you can step back and recharge. Learn more about our respite care services. If caregiver exhaustion has already set in, our guide to caregiver burnout in Calgary covers the warning signs worth knowing.
Round-the-clock support for seniors who require continuous supervision or assistance throughout the night, including those who experience sundowning or nighttime restlessness. We offer both overnight care and full 24-hour live-in care depending on your loved one's level of need.
For a person living with dementia, familiarity is medicine. The sights, sounds, and feel of home provide grounding cues that help reduce confusion and agitation. A favourite chair, the layout of the kitchen, the view from a familiar window: these details matter more than most people realize. Moving to an unfamiliar facility can accelerate cognitive decline and cause significant emotional distress, especially in the early and middle stages.
In-home care from Compassion Senior Care allows your loved one to stay where they feel safest and most comfortable, while still receiving the structured, professional support they need. Our caregivers work alongside your family, communicating regularly and adapting the care plan as your loved one's needs change over time.
We serve families across Calgary and the surrounding areas, providing flexible scheduling from a few hours of support each week to full-time, live-in care. We are proud to be a locally owned Calgary agency, not a franchise. Learn more about our team and our story.
Home provides the sensory cues and spatial memory that help people with dementia feel oriented and calm. Staying home slows disorientation and preserves quality of life.
Unlike a facility where staff are shared among many residents, your loved one receives focused, individualized care from a caregiver who knows their routine, personality, and preferences.
Care needs change as dementia progresses. Our plans adapt, starting with a few hours of weekly support and scaling to full-time care as your loved one's needs evolve.
Our caregivers are trained in dementia-specific communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and person-centred care approaches, ensuring your loved one is always treated with dignity and respect at every stage of their journey.
No two people experience dementia in the same way. We build individualized care schedules around your loved one's routines, history, and preferences, so care feels natural rather than clinical.
Dementia affects everyone in the household. We communicate openly with family members, provide caregiver respite, and make sure you feel informed, supported, and never alone in this process.
We are a locally owned Calgary home care agency, not a franchise, serving families across the city and surrounding communities. We understand the local landscape, including AHS programs and resources available to Alberta families. Explore our full range of senior care services to see everything we offer.
The cost of dementia care is a genuine concern for many Calgary families. Some in-home care services may be partially funded through Alberta Health Services (AHS) via the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program, a program that gives eligible Albertans more control over how their care is delivered and by whom. Use our CDHCI calculator to get a quick estimate of what funding may be available to your family.
Private extended health insurance may also cover a portion of home care costs. For a full overview of how funding works alongside dementia home care, read our guide to CDHCI and senior home care in Calgary. Our team is happy to walk you through the options and help you understand what support may be available.
If your loved one is showing signs of forgetfulness that affect daily safety, such as leaving the stove on, missing medications, getting lost in familiar surroundings, or struggling with personal hygiene, it may be time to consider professional support. You don't need to wait for a formal diagnosis. Contact us and we can discuss what level of care would be most helpful.
Yes. Our caregivers receive training in dementia-specific care approaches, including communication strategies for memory loss, techniques to reduce agitation and confusion, and safe supervision practices. We carefully match each caregiver to your loved one's personality and needs.
Some in-home dementia care services may be partially covered through Alberta Health Services (AHS) via the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing (CDHCI) program, or through private insurance. We encourage families to explore their eligibility early. Our team can help guide you through the process.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. All Alzheimer's care is dementia care, but not all dementia is caused by Alzheimer's. Regardless of the underlying cause, Compassion Senior Care provides tailored in-home support for all types of dementia, including Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Learn more on our Alzheimer's care page.
Absolutely. Many seniors with dementia experience increased confusion or restlessness at night, a phenomenon known as sundowning. We offer overnight care and full 24-hour live-in support to ensure your loved one is safe and cared for at all hours.
We work to get care in place as quickly as possible. After an initial consultation to understand your loved one's needs, we can often begin services within a few days. Contact us today to get started.
You don't have to navigate dementia care alone. Compassion Senior Care is here to help Calgary families with compassionate, professional in-home support, tailored to your loved one's needs. Call us at 403 452-6252 or click below to get started.
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“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home.” – Mother Teresa
