Choosing between in-home care and assisted living for a loved one with dementia depends on safety, support needs, and lifestyle preferences:

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• 🏡 In-home care offers familiar surroundings, allowing loved ones to stay in a known environment while receiving personalized support tailored to their routine and comfort level.

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• 🧠 Assisted living provides structured dementia care, offering 24/7 supervision, cognitive therapies, and trained staff to support safety and manage memory-related challenges effectively.

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• 👪 Family involvement tends to be higher with home care, enabling more hands-on support but possibly adding emotional and physical strain to family caregivers.

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• 💰 Assisted living may have higher upfront costs, but it often includes meals, activities, and healthcare, making long-term budgeting more predictable than piecemeal home services.

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• 🔐 Safety features in assisted living are specifically designed for dementia, with secure layouts and emergency response systems that reduce risks of wandering or injury.