Memory Care Services
in Chestnut Ridge

Expert Memory Care in Chestnut Ridge

Memory care at home in Chestnut Ridge centers on keeping a loved one with dementia oriented and safe in the rooms they know best. Care Solutions of Pittsburgh sends caregivers trained in Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and MCI. Our first visit looks at the home itself, marking trip hazards, adding nightlights along the bedroom-to-bathroom path, labeling drawers with photos or simple words, and reviewing exits for wandering risk. Door alarms and GPS bracelets are coordinated with the family when needed. The daily plan holds steady wake, meal, activity, and rest times, because rhythm reduces anxiety in cognitive decline. Sundowning protocols set in by late afternoon with dim lamps, familiar music, and a light early supper. Caregivers communicate in short sentences and one-step instructions, using gestures when language falters. The spouse or adult child gets reliable respite hours, whether for a few hours of sleep or a full workday. We accept memory clinic and neurology referrals from Uniontown Hospital, UPMC, and AHN, and we coordinate directly with the family's physician. Plans evolve as cognition changes. Caregivers also help with bathing, dressing, and toileting, breaking each task into short prompts. Familiar meals are served at the same time each day to anchor appetite. Each shift ends with a written summary the family can review by phone or by checking in at the end of the day. Call (412) 341-7780 to discuss memory care for your loved one at home in Chestnut Ridge.

Our memory care program is designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that focuses on maintaining dignity, promoting engagement, and supporting both patients and their families.