Watching a loved one navigate Alzheimer’s or dementia is one of life’s most challenging journeys. You want them safe, comfortable, and cared for in the home they’ve always known—the place where their most cherished memories live. Preferred Care at Home has been helping Nashville families provide compassionate dementia care at home since 1984, allowing seniors to age in place with dignity and the specialized support they need.
Preferred Care at Home has served Middle Tennessee families for over 40 years with specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. Our caregivers complete comprehensive training in memory care support, behavioral management, and safety monitoring. We understand that dementia home care services require patience, consistency, and deep compassion—which is why we carefully match caregivers to clients based on personality and experience, not just availability.
What sets us apart is our commitment to both quality care and affordability. We developed a rigorous 7-step screening process to ensure every caregiver meets our standards for experience, compassion, and reliability. Our Nashville team provides the personalized care your loved one needs—from early stages requiring light assistance to advanced dementia requiring 24-hour supervision—all while giving family members peace of mind through our innovative Transparency Room portal that lets you monitor care from anywhere.
Specialized memory care support helps your loved one maintain dignity and independence as memory loss progresses. We provide gentle reminders, memory-prompting activities, and daily assistance with routines that help seniors feel secure and oriented. Our caregivers understand that consistency such an important role plays in dementia care, which is why we focus on caregiver continuity and familiar routines that reduce confusion and anxiety.
Our memory care services adapt as your loved one’s needs change through different stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Whether they need medication reminders, help with personal care tasks, or someone to guide them through daily activities, our trained caregivers provide compassionate support that honors their unique needs and life history.
Safety becomes increasingly important as Alzheimer’s and dementia progress. Our caregivers provide watchful supervision to prevent wandering, reduce fall risks, and manage challenging behaviors with patience and proven techniques. We create safe environments in your loved one’s own home while allowing them the freedom and comfort of familiar surroundings.
Behavioral changes are common with dementia, and our caregivers receive specific training in de-escalation techniques, redirection strategies, and communication methods that work. We focus on understanding the emotions behind behaviors rather than simply managing symptoms, helping your loved one feel heard, respected, and secure throughout their journey.
Personal care tasks become more challenging as dementia advances. Our caregivers provide respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting—always preserving dignity and allowing your loved one to participate as much as possible. We understand that these intimate care moments require exceptional compassion and patience.
Loneliness and isolation can accelerate cognitive decline, which is why our Companion and Homemaker Care services focus on meaningful engagement and emotional connection. Our caregivers provide conversation, activities, and the simple comfort of presence—reducing anxiety and improving overall well being for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Advanced Alzheimer’s care often requires round-the-clock supervision for safety and comfort. Our 24-hour care and live-in care services provide continuous presence, overnight assistance, and immediate response to your loved one’s needs. You gain peace of mind knowing someone trained in dementia care is always there.
Live-in care is particularly valuable for families who work or live out of state but want their loved one to remain at home. Our caregivers become trusted companions who understand your family member’s routines, preferences, and communication patterns—providing consistency that benefits seniors with memory loss.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s affects the entire family. We provide education on what to expect at each stage, communication strategies that work, and guidance on difficult decisions. Our team helps family members understand behavioral changes, manage caregiver stress, and coordinate care across multiple providers when needed.
We also offer respite care that gives primary family caregivers the breaks they need to avoid burnout. Taking time to recharge isn’t selfish—it’s essential to provide the best care for your loved one over the long term. Our trained caregivers step in so you can rest, work, or simply take care of yourself.
Step 01
You call us or submit a contact form, and you’ll hear back from our Nashville team within hours. We schedule a free in home consultation at a time that works for you—no pressure, just a conversation about your loved one’s needs, routines, and personality. We listen carefully to understand both the practical care requirements and the emotional challenges your family is facing.
Step 02
We develop personalized care plans based on your loved one’s specific needs, stage of dementia, and preferences. Then comes our most important step: we match caregivers based on personality, life experience, and compatibility—not just who happens to be available. This thoughtful matching process helps build the trust and consistency that seniors with memory loss need.
Step 03
Care typically begins within days of your consultation. Your caregiver arrives ready to provide compassionate Alzheimer’s care, and family members gain immediate access to our Transparency Room portal where you can view schedules, read caregiver notes, and send messages. We maintain close communication during the first weeks to ensure everything feels right.
Step 04
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, care needs change. Our team regularly reviews your loved one’s condition and adjusts the care plan accordingly—adding services, modifying routines, or increasing care hours as needed. You’re never locked into rigid contracts; we adapt as your family’s situation evolves with confidence that we’ll continue providing quality care.
Step 05
We maintain consistent communication with family members through our Transparency Room portal, regular check-ins, and immediate contact when concerns arise. Our Nashville office provides ongoing support, answers questions, and coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure seamless, comprehensive care that gives you peace of mind knowing your loved one is in capable, compassionate hands.
Nashville families face unique challenges when caring for loved ones with dementia at home. Middle Tennessee’s climate, spread-out neighborhoods, and active senior community create specific situations that require thoughtful solutions. Here’s how we help address the most common concerns.
Problem
Description
How We Help
Temperature-related confusion
Description
Nashville’s humid summers and temperature swings can increase confusion and agitation in seniors with dementia, who may forget to adjust thermostats or dress appropriately.
How We Help
Our caregivers monitor home temperatures, help with seasonal clothing changes, ensure proper hydration, and recognize when heat affects behavior—providing the daily assistance needed for comfort and safety.
Problem
Transportation barriers in spread-out areas
Description
Nashville’s suburban sprawl makes it difficult for seniors with memory loss to reach doctor appointments, especially as families live across Mount Juliet, Hendersonville, and surrounding communities.
How We Help
We provide reliable transportation to medical appointments, accompany your loved one to maintain continuity of care, and communicate with healthcare providers—serving families throughout Middle Tennessee with compassionate support.
Problem
Isolation in aging-in-place neighborhoods
Description
Many older adults in established Nashville neighborhoods face increased loneliness as neighbors move and social connections fade, accelerating cognitive decline for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
How We Help
Our companion and homemaker care focuses on meaningful social engagement, conversation, and activities that combat isolation while respecting your loved one’s specific needs and life history in their own home.
Problem
Medication Reminders challenges
Description
Seniors with dementia often forget doses, take medications incorrectly, or become confused by complex prescription schedules—creating serious health risks and potential hospital readmissions.
How We Help
Trained caregivers provide medication reminders at scheduled times, monitor for side effects, coordinate with pharmacies, and communicate with family members about any concerns—ensuring consistency and peace of mind.
Problem
Nighttime wandering and sleep disruption
Description
Sundowning and nighttime confusion lead to wandering, falls, and exhausted family caregivers who can’t provide around-the-clock supervision safely.
How We Help
Our 24-hour care services provide overnight supervision, gentle redirection during confused episodes, and immediate response to needs—allowing your loved one to age safely at home with dignity.
Problem
Caregiver burnout in families
Description
Family members trying to balance work, their own families, and dementia caregiving responsibilities often reach a breaking point—affecting their well being and the quality care their loved one deserves.
How We Help
We offer flexible scheduling from a few hours weekly to full-time live-in care, provide respite so family can recharge, and train caregivers specifically in dementia care so you can focus on being family, not just caregivers.
Our team lives and works in Nashville communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Nashville.
We Serve:
Alzheimer’s and dementia care costs in Nashville typically range from $25-35 per hour for companion and homemaker care to $250-350 per day for live-in care options. Costs depend on the level of supervision needed, care hours, and whether specialized training is required. We offer free in home consultations to assess your loved one’s needs and provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Many families find our care more affordable than memory care facilities while allowing seniors to remain in their own homes.
We’ve specialized in dementia home care services since 1984—over 40 years of experience helping families navigate Alzheimer’s disease with compassion. Our caregivers complete rigorous background checks and specialized dementia training as part of our 7-step screening process. We match caregivers to clients based on personality compatibility, not just availability, ensuring consistency that benefits seniors with memory loss. Plus, our Transparency Room portal lets family members monitor care in real-time from anywhere in Nashville, TN, or beyond.
It depends on your loved one’s stage of dementia and safety needs. Companion and Homemaker Care (a few hours daily) works well in early stages when your parent needs medication reminders, meal preparation, and social engagement but remains relatively safe alone for periods. As Alzheimer’s progresses to middle or later stages with wandering risks, confusion, or safety concerns, 24-hour supervision becomes necessary. During your free consultation, our Nashville team assesses your specific needs and recommends care options that balance safety with your budget and family situation.
Most families begin receiving care within 3-5 days of their initial consultation. We schedule your free in home assessment within 24-48 hours of contact, develop personalized care plans immediately after, and match the right caregiver based on your loved one’s unique needs and personality. For urgent situations requiring immediate assistance, we can often arrange care within 24 hours. Our Nashville office maintains a team of trained caregivers ready to serve families throughout Middle Tennessee.
If you’re noticing increasing memory loss, confusion about familiar tasks, safety concerns like leaving the stove on, or your parent struggling with bathing and medication reminders, it’s time to consider dementia care services. Many families wait too long—until a crisis happens or caregiver burnout sets in. Other signs include weight loss from forgetting meals, social withdrawal, or personality changes that worry family members. Our team provides honest assessments during free consultations, helping you understand what level of support would benefit your loved one now and as the disease progresses.
We provide ongoing monitoring and care plan adjustments as your loved one’s needs change throughout their Alzheimer’s journey—no additional fees for modifications. Our Nashville team maintains regular communication with families, conducts quality check-ins, and remains available 24/7 for concerns or questions. While we don’t offer traditional “warranties,” we guarantee caregiver consistency and replace any caregiver who isn’t the right fit. Our Transparency Room technology provides continuous visibility into the care your loved one receives, giving you confidence and peace of mind daily.
Every caregiver completes specialized training in memory care support, behavioral management, communication techniques for dementia, safety monitoring, and fall prevention before serving clients with Alzheimer’s disease. We train caregivers to recognize signs of pain or distress in nonverbal seniors, use redirection rather than confrontation during confused episodes, and provide care that preserves dignity throughout all personal care tasks. Our Nashville caregivers also receive ongoing education as dementia care best practices evolve, ensuring your loved one receives the most current, compassionate support available.
Absolutely. Cognitive engagement activities such an important role play in slowing decline and improving quality of life for seniors with dementia. Our caregivers incorporate activities tailored to your loved one’s interests and abilities—music, reminiscence conversations about their life history, simple crafts, gardening, or gentle exercise. We focus on what your parent can still do rather than abilities lost, celebrating small victories and maintaining their sense of purpose. Companionship and meaningful social interaction combat the isolation that often accelerates cognitive decline in older adults living alone.
Resistance to care is common with Alzheimer’s and dementia—many seniors don’t recognize their limitations or feel accepting help threatens their independence. We introduce caregivers gradually as “companions” or “helpers” rather than emphasizing deficits. Our team trains caregivers in gentle approaches that build trust over time. Sometimes having caregivers assist with light housekeeping or meal preparation first helps your loved one become comfortable before more personal care begins. During your consultation, we discuss strategies that work for resistant seniors, drawing on 40 years of experience helping Nashville families navigate these delicate situations with dignity.
Our Transparency Room portal gives family members 24/7 access to caregiver schedules, visit confirmations, daily notes, and the ability to send messages or review invoices from anywhere. Caregivers document activities, mood changes, meals eaten, and any concerns in real-time. We also maintain direct communication through phone calls for important updates and encourage families to contact our Nashville office anytime with questions. Many adult children living across Tennessee or out of state tell us this technology provides invaluable peace of mind knowing their loved one receives consistent, quality care even when they can’t be there in person.
