When Is It Time To Get Professional Help For Dementia Care?
Signs It May Be Time to Bring in Professional Help
Dementia caregiving is one of the most emotionally and physically demanding roles a family member can take on. At first, it may feel manageable but as dementia progresses, so do the daily challenges. If you're unsure whether it’s time to seek outside help, you’re not alone. Knowing the signs and taking timely action can protect both your loved one’s safety and your own well-being.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the most common indicators that it’s time to get professional dementia care at home, provide relief-focused options for support, and explain how Promise Senior Solutions is uniquely positioned to step in without judgment, hourly minimums, or complicated commitments.
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about memory—it’s about managing behaviors, navigating safety concerns, and handling personal care that becomes more difficult as the disease progresses. Here are the most common red flags that it’s time to ask for help:
1. Increased Safety Risks
Wandering, leaving the stove on, forgetting to lock doors, or falling are major red flags.
One in three seniors with dementia will wander at some point, putting themselves at serious risk.¹
If you’re constantly “on alert,” worried your loved one will harm themselves or others, it’s time to get help.
2. Escalating Behavior Changes
Aggression, confusion, sundowning, or emotional outbursts are exhausting and emotionally draining.
These changes often emerge in moderate to late-stage dementia and may require professional redirection techniques.²
If you feel afraid, resentful, or emotionally triggered, it’s not a failure—it’s a sign the situation needs additional support.
3. You’re Experiencing Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers of individuals with dementia are more likely to report anxiety, depression, and insomnia.³
If you’re constantly tired, overwhelmed, or losing your patience, it’s your body’s way of saying: I need help.
4. Neglected Personal or Family Needs
Have you missed doctor’s appointments, stopped exercising, or noticed your other relationships suffering?
When caregiving crowds out your ability to care for yourself or be present with your family, it’s time to rebalance.
5. Decline in Personal Hygiene or Home Conditions
If your loved one is not bathing, taking medications improperly, or their living space has become unsafe, those are clear signals.
A trained caregiver can assist with bathing, medication reminders, nutrition, and mobility—all areas where consistency and safety matter most.
How In-Home Dementia Care Provides Relief
Bringing in professional help doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re committed to providing the best care possible. Here’s how Promise Senior Solutions offers immediate relief for overwhelmed caregivers:
✅ No Hourly Minimums
We believe families shouldn’t be penalized for only needing a few hours of help. Whether it’s once a week or once a day, we’ll meet you where you are.
✅ Caregivers Trained in Dementia Care Techniques
Our caregivers undergo continuing education training to stay updated on:
Gentle redirection techniques
De-escalation strategies
Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Techniques
Managing sundowning and other behavioral symptoms
✅ Customized Support Plans
We work with families to create a plan that respects your loved one’s preferences, routines, and personality. Providing dignity-focused care every step of the way.
Resources For Family Caregivers
Family Caregiver Alliance
National Institute On Aging
Alzheimer’s Association
What Relief Looks Like
Here’s what families often say after getting help:
“I didn’t realize how much tension I was carrying until I could take a full night’s sleep.”
“The guilt melted away once I saw how well Mom responded to the caregiver. She even smiles now when they arrive.”
When in Doubt, Ask These Questions:
Am I constantly worried for their safety?
Do I feel resentful, exhausted, or trapped?
Is my own health or family suffering?
Would even a few hours of help make a difference?
If you said yes to any of these, it’s time to explore your options.
Let’s Make It Easy to Start
We offer free, no-obligation consultations by phone or in-home. We’ll talk through your situation and build a plan you feel good about.
Schedule yours today and take the first step toward relief.