Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care at Home in New York and Connecticut

Dementia changes daily life for the whole family. UniversaCare’s caregivers help people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias stay safe, calm and engaged at home, with consistent routines and caregivers who understand memory loss.

You are not alone: about 427,000 New Yorkers and 77,000 Connecticut residents age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s, supported by an estimated 776,000 and 197,000 family caregivers (Alzheimer’s Association, New York; Connecticut).

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• Structured daily routines that reduce confusion and agitation
• Supervision to prevent wandering, falls and other safety risks
• Help with bathing, dressing, toileting and meals
• Medication reminders and gentle redirection
• Memory-friendly activities, conversation and companionship
• Regular updates for the family and coordination with the care team

See the details for dementia care in New York and dementia care in Connecticut.

Early stage. Prompting, reminders, companionship and help with errands and appointments, often a few hours a day.

Middle stage. More hands-on help with personal care, closer supervision, and support for sundowning in the late afternoon and evening.

Later stage. Full assistance with daily care, often with overnight, 24-hour shift or live-in care, and close coordination with doctors and hospice teams when appropriate.

• How to choose the right home care schedule for dementia
• Creating a dementia-friendly environment at home
• Supporting Alzheimer’s patients and their families at home
• Memory care activities to promote cognitive function
• Memory care in a home care setting
• Cognitive stimulation at home
• All dementia and memory care articles

• Medicaid and MLTC plans (New York)
• CT Home Care Program for Elders
• Long-term care insurance
• Veterans benefits
• Private pay

Read who pays for home care and how to start home care.

Can someone with dementia stay safely at home?

Many people can, especially with a steady routine, a safer home layout and the right amount of supervision. Needs change over time, so the care plan should be reviewed as the condition progresses.

How many hours of care does a person with dementia need?

It depends on the stage. Early on, a few hours a day of prompting and companionship may be enough. Later stages often need overnight, 24-hour or live-in care. A free assessment helps you decide.

Does Medicaid pay for dementia care at home?

Medicaid can cover home care for people who meet its eligibility rules, in New York often through a Managed Long Term Care plan and in Connecticut through programs such as CHCPE. Coverage depends on each program’s rules.