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Dementia & Alzheimer's Care in the GTA

Dementia care is specialized in-home support for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss. The goal is safety, routine, and dignity in familiar surroundings.

Typical GTA cost: $35–$50 / hr. A market range to set expectations, not a quote. Most agencies have a 3–4 hour minimum per visit.

What dementia care usually covers

  • Consistent caregivers and daily routines
  • Help with wandering and safety risks
  • Personal care adapted to memory loss
  • Engagement and cognitive activities
  • Respite for the family caregiver
  • Support through changing stages

Signs a parent with dementia needs home care

Memory loss creeps up. The signs it is time for help at home include missed medications, unpaid bills, skipped meals or weight loss, getting lost on familiar routes, wandering, or leaving the stove on. In-home dementia care can start with a few hours a day and scale up as needs change.

Keeping a person with dementia safe at home

Good dementia care is built around routine and familiarity. Consistent caregivers, a predictable daily rhythm, and a home set up to reduce wandering and fall risks all help a person with dementia stay calmer and safer at home. Ask providers specifically about dementia training and how they handle agitation, sundowning, and wandering.

Common questions

Should I ask about dementia training?
Yes. Ask whether caregivers have specific dementia or Alzheimer training, and how they handle agitation, wandering, and sundowning. Not every provider is equipped for it.
Is consistency of caregiver important?
Very. People with dementia do best with the same few faces. Ask each provider how they keep caregiver assignments consistent.

Providers offering dementia care

A sample of GTA providers that list dementia care. Browse the full directory to filter by your area.

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Bayshore HealthCare
Agency · Serves Durham, York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Canadian home and community healthcare company that sends caregivers and nurses to provide personal care, nursing, and companionship in seniors' homes.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careRespite care
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SE Health
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Toronto
Listed

Not-for-profit social enterprise providing home and community care, including nursing and personal support, to clients across Ontario.

Personal careNursingRespite careDementia care
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Home Instead
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Franchise network providing non-medical in-home senior care including companionship, personal care, and Alzheimer's and dementia support.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careRespite care
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Nurse Next Door
Agency · Serves York, Toronto
Listed

Home care franchise offering companionship, personal care, and registered nursing to seniors, available around the clock.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careNursing
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Right at Home Canada
Agency · Serves York, Peel, Halton, Toronto
Listed

Home care franchise providing in-home services for adults with physical and cognitive challenges, from companionship to skilled nursing.

Companion carePersonal careDementia careNursing
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TheKey
Agency · Serves Peel, Toronto
Listed

Home care provider offering hourly and 24/7 in-home senior care, from a few hours of help to live-in support.

Companion carePersonal careDementia care24-hour care
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