Compassionate Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care in San Antonio

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Understanding the Journey of Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Watching a loved one experience memory loss isn’t just difficult — it can be heartbreaking, confusing, and overwhelming. Whether it starts with simple forgetfulness or escalates into wandering, aggression, or personality changes, caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s is one of the most emotionally demanding roles a family member can take on.

If you're feeling alone, exhausted, or unsure how to provide the right support, you're not failing — you’re human. And you're not alone.

In San Antonio, thousands of families are navigating this journey every day. Having compassionate, reliable in-home support designed to meet your loved one’s needs can bring you much - needed relief.

More than 11 million Americans are providing unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The average caregiver spends over 27 hours a week providing care, often while juggling a job, family, and personal health.
— Alzheimer’s Association, 2024 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures
 
 

Signs Your Loved One May Need Professional Dementia Support

Knowing when to seek help can be difficult. You may feel like you can manage things now, but memory-related diseases are progressive and care needs will increase over time.

Be on the lookout for signs such as:

  • Frequent confusion or disorientation, even in familiar settings

  • Wandering or attempting to leave home unsupervised

  • Aggression, anxiety, or mood swings

  • Difficulty managing daily routines, like dressing or preparing meals

  • Forgetting medications or taking them more than once

  • Loss of interest in social activities or favorite hobbies

  • Safety concerns—leaving stoves on, falling frequently, unaccounted for bruising, or missing appointments

If any of these apply, it’s time to consider specialized dementia home care to keep your loved one safe and supported—and give you peace of mind.

Why In-Home Dementia Care Is Often the Best Choice

Many families struggle with the idea of placing a loved one in a memory care facility. While facilities can offer good care, they often come with high costs and an emotional toll. Especially when your loved ones’ familiarity and routine are disrupted.

In-home care offers key advantages:

  • Comfort of a familiar environment, which helps reduce anxiety and confusion

  • Flexible, personalized support tailored to changing symptoms

  • 1-on-1 attention, unlike facility care ratios

  • Stronger continuity of care and consistent caregivers

  • Support for family caregivers, remaining involved with the ability to take breaks and recharge

Dementia patients receiving home care report fewer behavioral issues and slower cognitive decline than those in institutional care settings.
— Journal of Aging and Health, 2022

What Makes Promise Senior Solutions Different

We don’t just “manage” dementia care - our professional caregivers are trained and certified for it.

Our caregivers receive continuing monthly training on providing core care techniques, including:

  • Redirection and de-escalation strategies

  • Non-verbal communication techniques

  • Cognitive stimulation and sensory routines

  • Meal safety, fall prevention, and medication reminders

  • Safe bathing, bed-bath, and grooming

This training is conducted monthly and ensures that every caregiver is prepared, responsive, and empathetic.

Our Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care Services

🧠 Memory Care Assistance

We help with:

  • Daily routines and structure

  • Dressing, grooming, and hygiene

  • Medication reminders

  • Safety supervision & companionship

  • Redirection & de-escalation for sundowning clients

  • Engaging cognitive activities

Our caregivers are trained to spot patterns in behavior and adjust their support to help avoid anxiety triggers and reduce confusion.

🧭 Wandering & Safety Monitoring

Wandering is one of the most dangerous symptoms of dementia. We help minimize risks by:

  • Supervising walking and movement

  • Lock and alarm checks

  • Gentle redirection

  • Establishing safe, familiar routines

This supervision gives family members confidence that their loved one is safe — especially when they’re not around.

👂 Emotional & Social Support

Loneliness and frustration often make symptoms worse. Our caregivers offer:

  • Friendly companionship

  • Story-sharing and listening

  • Calming activities like puzzles or sorting

  • Respectful conversation, especially for repetitive questions

These interactions create a soothing, predictable rhythm that help reduce anxiety & confusion for your loved one.

🚗 Escorted Transportation

Need to get your loved one to a neurologist or a memory clinic? We provide safe, escorted trips to:

  • Doctor’s appointments

  • Therapy sessions

  • Pharmacy pickups

  • Grocery or personal errands

When my dad’s Alzheimer’s started getting worse, I felt like I was losing him—and myself. I was missing work, arguing with my husband, and crying in my car most days. Promise sent someone who really understood memory care. She knew how to calm him down, keep him engaged, and give me time to breathe. It saved our family.
— Maria G., San Antonio

What to Expect When We Start Care

  1. Free In-Home or Phone Consultation
    We learn about your loved ones’ care needs, symptoms, schedule, and habits.

  2. Custom Care Plan Created
    Includes medical conditions, triggers, preferences, and daily tasks.

  3. Caregiver Match & First Visit
    You can meet & interview the caregiver beforehand.

  4. Ongoing Support & Revisions
    We can quickly adjust care as symptoms progress or needs change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I just get a few hours of help each week?
Absolutely. We specialize in short-term and hourly respite, even as little as one visit per week.

Q: What if my loved one resists help?
We provide communication strategies and work alongside you to help your loved one feel comfortable and not overwhelmed.

Q: Are your caregivers trained specifically in dementia care?
Yes. We train and certify caregivers for best practices techniques that apply specifically to working with dementia - alzheimer’s - parkinsons’ - stroke patients.

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You Don’t Have to Face Dementia Alone

 
 

Your loved one deserves expert, compassionate care. You deserve peace of mind, sleep, and moments of your own again. Let us help you both.

Schedule a free consultation with Promise Senior Solutions and take the first step toward relief, safety, and support.

Michael Bigler