For Kelowna families, Alzheimer’s & dementia support starts at home.
The familiarity of home can make all the difference for older adults dealing with memory loss. Maintaining routines, relationships, and structure can not only ease confusion, reduce anxiety, and support memory, but aging at home can also help support independence and dignity.
With a training program recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, Home Instead Kelowna is here to help you navigate the journey with confidence and compassion.
We have experience with:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
Advancing how we care for those with memory loss.
While medical research works towards treatments for memory issues like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, there have also been advances in how we care for those living with memory loss. With guidance from Dr. Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, Home Instead’s on-staff gerontologist, we’ve developed a person-centered approach to memory support, uniquely designed to:
- Care for the whole person.
- Honor your loved one’s life before their cognitive decline.
- Help them continue to enjoy activities and hobbies they love.
- Compassionately respond to cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
- Help enhance safety in the home environment.
- Review and adjust care plans as needs change.
Compassionate care begins with a thoughtful care plan.
Over the years, one thing has been clear: no two people experience memory loss the same way. That’s why we take the time to understand your loved one’s needs, routines, and story—so we can create an in-home memory care plan that truly fits your family.
Home Instead Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon BC’s In-Home Memory Care services include:- Activities of Daily Living
- Toileting
- Cognitive Engagement
- Bathing and Grooming
- Meal Prep
- Transportation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Medication Reminders
Care Pros. Providing in-home memory care with a human touch.
At Home Instead Kelowna, every Care Pro is carefully screened, background-checked, and selected based on their qualifications to deliver exceptional care.When it comes to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, we take extra care to pair your loved one with a Care Pro who understands memory loss and knows how to help.
Trusted in-home memory care for Kelowna families.
Since 2002, Home Instead has been part of the Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon BC community, providing quick access to compassionate in-home memory care.Proudly caring for communities near you:Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Naramata...to name a few.
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In-home memory care FAQs
Care Pros can provide familiar routines, companionship, redirection, personal support, and meaningful activities that reflect the person’s interests. Consistency and a calm approach can help reduce stress when memory or orientation changes.
The office can build support around the person’s needs, from scheduled visits to respite or more continuous care. This is non-medical support, not a replacement for clinical dementia care.
A plan may include a calm evening routine, companionship, help with personal care, and overnight presence when the person is more likely to become confused or unsafe.
Families should raise new or worsening behaviour with the person’s healthcare provider while a Care Pro supports the agreed routine.
It starts with the person’s history, favourite activities, communication style, comfort cues, and familiar routines. The office can translate those details into practical support at home.
Families can also discuss respite and how to share information consistently among the people involved.
Respite can provide a dependable block of time for a family caregiver to rest, work, attend an appointment, or step away without leaving the older adult alone.
Home Instead can discuss regular visits, evenings, weekends, or a longer planned period.