When someone you love is living with dementia, the thought of them being alone can feel unbearable. You want them safe, comfortable, and cared for in Nashville, where their memories were made. Preferred Care at Home understands this deeply. We’ve been helping Middle Tennessee families navigate memory loss with compassion and expertise for over 40 years, providing dementia home care services that honor dignity while delivering peace of mind.
Preferred Care at Home has served families across Middle Tennessee since 1984, bringing four decades of dementia care expertise to Nashville and surrounding communities. Our caregivers undergo a rigorous 7-step screening process that includes background checks, skills assessments, and personality evaluations to ensure only the most qualified professionals enter your home.
What sets us apart is our commitment to genuine caregiver matching. We don’t just send whoever is available. We carefully pair your loved one with caregivers based on personality, life experience, and specialized dementia training. This approach creates meaningful connections that reduce anxiety and provide the consistency that seniors with memory loss need most.
When memory loss changes the landscape of daily life, having the right caregiver makes all the difference. Our dementia and Alzheimer’s care services in Nashville are designed to meet your loved one wherever they are in their journey, from early stages through advanced care needs.
Our highly trained caregivers provide compassionate assistance with daily activities while preserving your family member’s sense of independence. We understand that dementia affects each person differently, which is why we create personalized care plans tailored to the client’s unique needs, preferences, and past experiences.
For families in Nashville, one of the greatest concerns is keeping a loved one with dementia safe at home. Wandering, falls, and medication mistakes become real fears. Our caregivers provide continuous safety monitoring that helps your family member remain safe in a familiar environment.
We create a safe environment through vigilant supervision, fall prevention strategies, and careful attention to potential hazards. Our 24 hour care services ensure someone is always there to respond to emergencies and provide the watchful presence that brings peace of mind.
Consistency is everything when caring for someone with memory loss. Disruptions to daily routines can trigger confusion and distress. Our Nashville team works with family members to establish predictable schedules that provide comfort and reduce anxiety for your loved one.
From morning personal care tasks to meal preparation and evening companionship, we maintain the rhythm your family member needs. Our caregivers gently guide seniors through daily tasks, offering just the right level of assistance while encouraging independence wherever possible.
Dementia often brings behavioral changes that can be difficult for families to navigate. Agitation, sundowning, and resistance to care require patience and specialized understanding. Our caregivers are trained to respond with calm, compassionate care that addresses these challenges while maintaining your loved one’s dignity.
We approach behavioral support by understanding the person behind the disease. By learning about your family member’s history, interests, and triggers, we can often prevent difficult moments before they occur. When challenges do arise, our caregivers use gentle redirection and reassurance rather than confrontation.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is exhausting, and you don’t have to do it alone. Preferred Care at Home believes that supporting family members is just as important as caring for the senior. Our caregivers work alongside families, sharing insights and techniques that make daily care easier.
We understand that you play such an important role in your loved one’s well-being. Our team can help you recognize changes, communicate more effectively, and find moments of connection even as the disease progresses. This partnership approach ensures your family member receives the best care from everyone involved.
Step 01
Call us or submit a request online. You will speak with our care team who will listen to your unique needs and answer questions about our Companion and Homemaker Care services.
Step 02
We conduct a complimentary, no obligation home assessment. You will meet with us to discuss specific care needs, daily routines, and preferences that help us create a personalized care plan.
Step 03
We match caregivers to clients by personality and life experience, not just availability. You will meet your caregiver before services begin to ensure a comfortable fit.
Step 04
Your caregiver arrives as scheduled, whether for one hour or twenty-four. Care is flexible and adjusts as your loved one’s needs change over time.
Nashville’s close-knit communities mean many families are caring for aging parents nearby but still juggling demanding careers. These unique local factors create specific challenges for families navigating dementia care.
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How We Help
Hot, Humid Summers
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How We Help
Our caregivers monitor hydration, manage indoor comfort, and ensure your loved one stays safe during extreme weather.
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Adult Children Working Long Hours
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Many Nashville families have both parents working, leaving gaps in supervision during the day when a loved one with memory loss shouldn’t be alone.
How We Help
Flexible scheduling allows care during work hours, evenings, or overnight, filling the gaps when family isn’t available.
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Distance from Adult Children
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Some Nashville area families have adult children living in other states, creating worry about day-to-day safety and well-being.
How We Help
Our Transparency Room technology lets distant family members monitor care, read updates, and stay connected.
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Managing Medication Schedules
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Seniors with memory loss often forget medications or take incorrect doses, leading to health complications and hospital readmissions.
How We Help
Caregivers provide consistent medication reminders, ensuring prescriptions are taken correctly and on schedule.
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Isolation and Loneliness
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Dementia can lead to social withdrawal, and Nashville seniors may lose connections with friends and community as the disease progresses.
How We Help
Our Companion and Homemaker Care services provide meaningful social interaction and emotional support daily.
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Nighttime Wandering and Sundowning
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Many individuals with dementia experience increased confusion and agitation in the evening hours, creating safety concerns overnight.
How We Help
Live-in care provides overnight supervision and reassurance when sundowning symptoms emerge.
Our team lives and works in Nashville communities alongside the families we serve. When you call, you reach neighbors who understand Nashville.
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Dementia care costs vary based on the level of assistance needed and hours of care required. We offer flexible scheduling from just one hour to 24-hour live-in care, so you only pay for what your loved one truly needs. Our specialty has always been affordable quality care, and we provide free consultations to discuss your specific situation and budget.
We bring over 40 years of continuous experience to every family we serve. Our founders, including two registered nurses, still actively mentor our network. Unlike corporate chains, we’re a family-run organization now in our third generation. Every caregiver passes our rigorous 7-step screening process, and we match caregivers to clients based on personality compatibility, not just availability.
The right choice depends on your loved one’s stage of dementia and safety needs. In early stages, a few hours of daily support may be sufficient for medication reminders and companionship. As the disease progresses, 24-hour live-in care often becomes necessary for constant supervision. We help families evaluate their situation during a free in home consultation and adjust care plans as needs change.
We understand that families often need help quickly. After your initial consultation and assessment, we can typically begin care within days. Our careful caregiver matching process ensures we find the right fit, but we won’t sacrifice quality for speed. For urgent situations, we work with families to arrange interim care while finding the ideal long-term caregiver.
If you’re noticing your loved one forgetting medications, struggling with meal preparation, or having difficulty with personal care tasks, it may be time to consider professional support. Other signs include getting lost in familiar places, leaving the stove on, or showing confusion about time and place. Getting an assessment sooner rather than later allows us to build routines and relationships before the disease progresses.
Yes. Our Transparency Room technology gives family members 24/7 access to care schedules, caregiver notes, and visit confirmations. You can even receive voice messages from caregivers. We conduct regular check-ins and adjust care plans as your loved one’s needs evolve. This ongoing communication ensures you’re never in the dark about your family member’s well-being.
Absolutely. Our caregivers receive specialized training in both Alzheimer’s care and other forms of dementia. We understand that Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges, including memory loss patterns, behavioral changes, and communication difficulties. Our personalized approach addresses these specific needs while maintaining dignity and quality of life.
Resistance is common, especially in early stages when seniors may not recognize their need for help. We approach this gently by introducing caregivers gradually, sometimes starting with companionship or light housekeeping before personal care. Our careful caregiver matching also helps, as compatible personalities reduce friction. Many seniors who initially resist come to genuinely appreciate their caregiver’s presence.
Every caregiver undergoes our comprehensive 7-step screening process, which includes thorough background checks, reference verification, skills assessments, and personality evaluations. We verify all certifications and conduct ongoing training in dementia care best practices. This rigorous vetting ensures only qualified, trustworthy professionals provide care for your loved one.
Our caregivers work alongside your loved one’s healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. We can help with transportation to appointments, communicate observations about behavioral changes or health concerns, and ensure medical instructions are followed at home. Our transition care services are especially valuable after hospitalizations, helping prevent readmissions and ensuring recovery instructions are properly followed.
