Alzheimer’s Care in Canterbury, CT
Specialized in-home Alzheimer's care for seniors, routine-based support, safety, and family peace of mind.
No sales pressure. We'll tell you straight if we're not a fit.
Your sister noticed something different when she visited for Thanksgiving, sitting with your parent at the kitchen table on Main Street, realizing they’d asked the same question three times in an hour. That moment, when you know something has shifted but you’re not ready to say the word out loud, is when most Canterbury families reach out. We understand what happens next, and we’re here to help you navigate it.
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Your sister noticed something different when she visited for Thanksgiving, sitting with your parent at the kitchen table on Main Street, realizing they’d asked the same question three times in an hour. That moment, when you know something has shifted but you’re not ready to say the word out loud, is when most Canterbury families reach out. We understand what happens next, and we’re here to help you navigate it.
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Alzheimer’s Care is trained, experienced support for people in the middle and later stages of memory loss. Your parent still knows you, but the day gets harder to manage. They might wander. They might forget medications. They might leave the stove on. Your caregiver shows up knowing exactly what that means and how to help, not just with the tasks, but with keeping your parent’s routine steady and their dignity intact.
On a typical day, our caregivers help with morning routines, medication reminders, meals that get eaten, walks that keep them moving, and the hundred small decisions that prevent panic. They watch for signs of infection, falls, or mood shifts you might miss when you’re exhausted. They answer the phone when you call with a question at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. They know your parent’s history, not just their diagnosis.
Many Canterbury families connect with us after a hospital stay at Day Kimball Hospital, when discharge planning made it clear that home alone isn’t safe anymore. Our founder was a nurse for twenty years, and we staff every Alzheimer’s Care match with that nursing background in mind. You’re not hiring a babysitter. You’re hiring someone who understands the disease, recognizes what’s changing, and calls you before a small problem becomes a crisis.
We know how Alzheimer’s changes month to month. We know what wandering safety looks like, how structure prevents anxiety, and why your exhaustion matters as much as your parent’s care. Every caregiver we match to Alzheimer’s Care has been trained and vetted on the real situations families face.
We spend time understanding your parent’s personality, habits, and history before matching them with a caregiver. We listen to what breaks your heart and what keeps you up at night. That briefing becomes the foundation for care that feels less like management and more like partnership.
Alzheimer’s doesn’t follow a schedule. When your parent’s needs change, or when you need to talk through something hard, we’re reachable and ready. We don’t disappear after the first week. We stay with you.
We know Canterbury, Plainfield, Brooklyn, and Scotland. We work with Day Kimball Hospital on discharge planning. We understand the local landscape and the people in it. Your caregiver isn’t starting from scratch.
How it works
We listen to your situation. No forms, no pressure, no sales pitch.
For Alzheimer’s Care specifically, not just whoever is available that week.
Often same day for urgent Canterbury families who need alzheimer’s care now.
We stay in contact so you’re never left wondering how things are going.
Why families choose us
Every aide is trained and supervised through an RN’s lens — not just placed and forgotten.
Personality fit matters more than skill on paper. We match for temperament, pace, and patience.
No franchise rotation. You work with the people who run this agency — direct, accessible, accountable.
Most families are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours. When something shifts at home, we move quickly.
We build a daily structure around your parent’s rhythm — meals, walks, evenings — and protect it.
You hear from us, not just the aide. Updates on appetite, sleep, mood, mobility — the things that matter.
Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they're ever placed in a home.
Why families trust us
Private Duty Aides is nurse-founded. Every caregiver clears a multi-step screening — a background check, reference checks, and an in-person interview with our RN founder — before they are ever placed in a home. You get the same consistent caregiver, matched by a nurse, not whoever happens to be available.
Common questions
A typical day includes helping your parent wake up, dress, and eat breakfast without rushing them. Your caregiver manages medication reminders, prepares lunch they'll actually finish, and gets them outside for movement if that's safe and possible. They watch for signs of pain, confusion, or mood shifts, and they call you if something feels different. In the afternoon, there might be quiet time, a simple activity, and dinner preparation. Throughout the day, they're keeping your parent oriented, safe, and as independent as they can be.
If you're coming home from Day Kimball with discharge paperwork in hand, we can often start within 48 hours. We work with the hospital's discharge team to get your parent's medical history and specific needs before your caregiver's first day. We've done this many times. The transition from hospital to home is one of the most vulnerable moments, and we move fast to make sure your parent lands safely.
Alzheimer's Care is private pay. Medicare and most insurance plans don't cover this level of care because it's not skilled nursing or rehabilitation, it's support for daily living and safety. We understand this is a real financial conversation for families. We're honest about costs upfront, and we can help you think through what hours and what schedule might work for your budget.
A home health aide typically comes after a hospital stay and focuses on physical recovery and basic tasks. Alzheimer's Care is different because our caregivers understand the disease itself, how memory loss changes behavior, and how to prevent the panic and wandering that comes with it. They're trained to recognize what's normal progression and what's a sign something else is wrong. They know how to redirect, not just assist.
Yes. We ask detailed questions about your parent's personality, what they loved doing before, what makes them anxious, and what time of day is usually hardest. We listen to you, too, about what you need from the caregiver. Then we find someone who fits. This isn't a generic placement. It's a match built on understanding.
We have backup coverage so your parent isn't left without support. If your regular caregiver is sick or has an emergency, we send someone we've trained and who knows your parent's history. We communicate with you the moment we know there's a change. You won't wake up wondering if someone's coming.
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