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Expert Dementia Care Services

At Sunshine Care & Companion, we understand the unique challenges that come with dementia care. Serving San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, our compassionate caregivers are specially trained to provide individualized home health care services tailored to meet the specific needs of seniors with dementia. Our goal is to preserve dignity, comfort, and connection—providing personalized dementia care that supports both clients and their families every step of the way.

Specialized Techniques for Dementia Care

At Sunshine Care and Companion, our caregivers are specially trained in dementia care techniques to provide respectful, calming, and structured support for clients experiencing memory loss, confusion, or cognitive decline.

Trained Dementia Support

Our caregivers use proven approaches like redirection, validation therapy, calm reassurance, and maintaining consistent daily routines to reduce distress and confusion.

Engaging, Purposeful Activities

We design activity plans tailored to each client’s abilities, incorporating music, art, light exercise, sensory stimulation, reminiscence therapy, and social interaction to enhance mood and quality of life.

Patient Personal Care Assistance

Caregivers help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily activities using gentle encouragement and by breaking tasks into manageable steps—fostering independence whenever possible.

Safety-Focused Supervision

To reduce the risk of wandering, we implement precautions such as door alarms or GPS tracking, and our caregivers use calm, proven redirection techniques if wandering occurs.

Behavioral Understanding & Support

Our team is trained to recognize emotional triggers and respond with empathy, validation, and de-escalation strategies. We prioritize understanding each client’s needs and responses.

Medication Oversight

We provide medication reminders and, when needed, assist with safe administration—supporting symptom management and daily consistency.

Family Education & Support

We guide and support family caregivers with training on communication techniques, behavior management, and creating a safe, engaging home environment.

Meaningful Companionship

Our caregivers offer comforting presence through conversation, music, games, and emotional support—building trust and fostering connection.

Ongoing Communication

We work closely with families and healthcare providers to report any changes in cognition or behavior, ensuring that medical care remains aligned with each client’s needs.

Family Caregiver Support

We provide education and training for family caregivers on communication techniques, managing behaviors, and creating a safe, engaging environment.

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