A diagnosis changes the day to day, but it does not have to change where your loved one lives. Families searching for dementia and Alzheimer’s care Brevard County residents trust want one thing: someone reliable who treats their loved ones like family. Preferred Care at Home of Brevard pairs families across the Space Coast with caregivers trained to support memory loss with patience, structure, and genuine connection.
Preferred Care at Home of Brevard was built for this moment. We design dementia and Alzheimer’s care around your loved one’s history, habits, and home.
Brevard County is home to one of Florida’s largest older adult populations. About 25.1% of Brevard County residents are age 65 or older, well above the statewide share. Across Florida, an estimated one in eight seniors is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Most of those patients rely on family caregivers who carry that burden without pay or relief.
Fred and Karla Gushue, with son Taylor and his wife Lindsay, own and operate Preferred Care at Home of Brevard from their Satellite Beach office. When you call, you reach a local team, not a distant national agency. Every caregiver is screened through our 7-step process.
We match caregivers to your loved one by personality, not just availability, so the same familiar face returns for every visit. Quality of life stays the focus, not just physical health.
Memory loss does not erase a person. Our caregivers bring structured daily activities, conversation, and brain games designed to keep the mind engaged without causing frustration. We balance socialization with quiet time and gentle physical movement.
We focus on what your loved one can still do, not just what the disease has taken.
Wandering, confusion, and falls are among the most common fears families raise after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Our caregivers provide supervision throughout the day, keep an eye on exits and routines, and step in before small risks become emergencies.
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, everyday tasks become harder to manage alone. Our caregivers provide assistance with bathing, assistance with dressing, and assistance with daily living activities, always on the same schedule your loved one already knows.
You and your family should not have to navigate this diagnosis alone as care partners. The Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation runs Joe’s Club, an adult day care program with locations in Melbourne, Titusville, and Micco. It offers supervision, transportation, and social activities for people living with Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Central and North Florida chapter also holds free caregiver support groups covering Brevard County. They provide training on what to expect at each stage. We help families connect with these community resources alongside our own in-home care.
Caring for a parent or spouse with Alzheimer’s is exhausting work, and burnout builds quietly over months. Respite care gives family caregivers scheduled relief, whether that is a few hours a week or overnight coverage. You can rest without worrying about your loved one’s safety.
Step 01
You call (321) 329-5300 and speak with our local Brevard team about your loved one’s diagnosis and daily challenges.
Step 02
We visit your loved one’s home to understand their routines, personality, and stage of memory loss.
Step 03
We build a personalized care plan around your loved one’s needs, your family’s schedule, and what keeps them comfortable.
Step 04
We match your loved one with a caregiver by personality and experience with dementia and related conditions.
Step 05
Care starts, and we stay in touch through our Transparency Room portal and regular check-ins.
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Wandering and safety risks at home
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Confusion and disorientation increase as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, and Brevard’s older adult population is one of the largest in Florida
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Continuous supervision and safety monitoring throughout every visit
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Choosing between a facility and staying home
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Memory care facilities often divide staff attention across many residents, while a home caregiver keeps a one to one resident ratio
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Consistent, personality-matched caregivers focused only on your loved one
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Confusion between assisted living and in-home dementia care
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Families compare memory care assisted living against home care without a clear picture of cost or fit
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We walk you through what each level of care actually includes before you decide
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Family caregiver burnout
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Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s often falls on one family member with little relief
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Respite care and flexible scheduling built around your family’s routine
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Finding trustworthy local resources
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Families are not always aware of adult day programs like Joe’s Club or nearby support groups
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We connect families to the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation and Alzheimer’s Association
Driven by Passion, Committed to Compassion
Fred spent years leading others, first in restaurants, then as a pastor, before watching a caregiver help his own father hold on to his independence late in life. That experience became a calling. He opened Preferred Care at Home of Brevard so families here would have someone who picks up the phone, listens to what they are going through, and helps them find the right answer — treating every family the way he would want his own family treated.
Taylor learned a simple lesson playing baseball all the way to the major leagues: no one wins alone. Every good outcome depends on the people who show up. He lives and works right here on Florida’s Space Coast, personally involved in the day-to-day of this office — matching experienced, trained caregivers, including CNA and HHA professionals, to the people we serve by personality.
We understand that families throughout Brevard County and nearby cities need reliable dementia and Alzheimer’s care close to home. We offer flexible scheduling from one hour to around the clock for older adults living with memory loss.
Home care rates in Central Florida generally run in the $22 to $28 per hour range. Your actual cost depends on the hours needed and the level of assistance required. Preferred Care at Home of Brevard provides a free consultation and walks you through pricing before care begins. This includes private pay and VA Aid and Attendance options for eligible veterans.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia also includes other conditions like vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Our caregivers are trained to support the memory loss, behavior changes, and daily living challenges that come with any dementia diagnosis, not just Alzheimer’s specifically.
Many families start by comparing assisted living facilities and memory care facilities against staying home with support. Memory care facilities can work well for some, but they often mean a resident ratio where one staff member manages many residents at once. In-home dementia care keeps your loved one in a familiar place with one caregiver focused entirely on them.
Joe’s Club is an adult day program run by the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, with locations in Melbourne, Titusville, and Micco. It offers supervision, social activities, and transportation for people living with Alzheimer’s, giving family caregivers a break during the day. We can help connect your family with Joe’s Club alongside our in-home care services.
Yes. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Central and North Florida chapter holds free caregiver support groups that cover Brevard County. The Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation offers additional education and community resources. Talking with other families facing the same diagnosis can ease the isolation caregiving often brings.
Common signs include forgetting recent conversations, getting lost in familiar places, missing medications, and withdrawing from friends and activities. If daily living has become difficult to manage safely alone, that is usually a sign it is time to bring in additional support.
Yes. Our caregivers provide assistance with bathing, assistance with dressing, and assistance with other daily living activities. Everything is paced to your loved one’s comfort level and stage of the disease.
Most families begin receiving care within days of their first consultation. After your initial call, we schedule a home visit, confirm a caregiver match, and build a care plan around your family’s needs.
We review and update care plans as your loved one’s needs change, whether that means more hours, added supervision, or a different daily routine. Our goal is to keep your loved one safe and comfortable at every stage.
Respite care gives family caregivers scheduled time away, whether for a few hours or overnight, while a trained caregiver stays with your loved one. Regular breaks help family caregivers manage stress and continue providing care long term.
