Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care in San Mateo, Palo Alto & the Peninsula

Comfort Keepers of Redwood City provides Alzheimer’s and dementia home care for seniors and their families across the Peninsula. Our trained caregivers help your loved one stay safe, comfortable, and engaged at home, and give your family support and a place to turn.

Caring for someone with memory changes is demanding, and every family’s situation is different. We start by getting to know your loved one, including their history, interests, and routines, then build care around the person they are today.

Our caregivers are screened for empathy, trained to support seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and encouraged to find ways to lift the spirits of your loved one and your family.

What Does Dementia Care at Home Look Like?

Dementia care at home is built around your loved one’s abilities, interests, and routines. Comfort Keepers of Redwood City combines everyday help with meaningful activities, and supports your family along the way.

How Does Interactive Caregiving^™ Help Someone Living With Dementia?

With Interactive Caregiving™, our Redwood City caregivers do activities with your loved one, not just for them. The focus is on connection, purpose, and uplifting moments, no matter the level of care needed.

Caregivers learn about your loved one’s likes, dislikes, and life experiences, then use that knowledge to shape the day. That might mean listening to music from a favorite era, rereading a well-loved book, looking through family photos, or talking about current events. Shared moments like these help caregiver and client build a real relationship.

Dementia affects each person differently and progresses at its own pace, including how it can affect behavior. That is why we follow an individualized care plan rather than a one-size-fits-all routine.

How Can Families Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s at Home?

Patience and flexibility matter most. The Mayo Clinic offers practical caregiver tips built around four themes, and our caregivers can help your family put each one into practice.

For more guidance, visit the Comfort Keepers Info Center on Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care.

How Does Care Get Started in Redwood City?

Care starts with a free care consultation. From there, we build a care plan and introduce a caregiver matched to your loved one.

Where Do We Provide Dementia Care Near Redwood City?

Comfort Keepers of Redwood City provides Alzheimer’s and dementia home care in Redwood City, San Mateo, Palo Alto, and Menlo Park, as well as nearby Peninsula communities.

We also serve San Carlos, Belmont, and Burlingame. You can see every community on our areas served page.

If you are noticing changes in someone you love, you are far from alone. As of 2026, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, about 1 in 9. Its California county estimates, based on 2020 data, put roughly 15,500 San Mateo County residents age 65 and older in that group, about 12%.

The Alzheimer’s Association also offers a free 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900, plus local programs through its Northern California Chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my parent needs dementia care at home?

Many families start looking for help when they notice missed meals or medications, confusion in familiar places, safety concerns, or growing exhaustion in the family caregiver. Only a physician can diagnose dementia, but you can reach out to us at any stage to talk through what you are noticing.

How is dementia care different from companion care?

Companion care focuses on friendship, conversation, and everyday help around the home. Dementia care builds on that with caregivers trained to support Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, a care plan shaped around your loved one’s abilities, and education for your family. We will help you decide which fits during your consultation.

How are Comfort Keepers caregivers trained and matched?

Our caregivers are screened for empathy and trained to support seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We also consider personality, interests, and routines when matching a caregiver with your loved one, because a comfortable relationship makes engagement easier.

Can the care plan change as dementia progresses?

Yes. Dementia progresses at different rates for different people, so we create an individualized care plan and adjust it as your loved one’s needs and abilities change. Your family’s feedback is part of that process.

Can my family get a break from caregiving?

Yes. Respite care gives family caregivers time to rest, run errands, or attend their own appointments while a trained caregiver stays with your loved one. You can read more on our Respite Care page or ask about it during your consultation.

What happens during a free care consultation?

We talk with you about your loved one’s routines, interests, and daily needs, and about what concerns you most as a family. Then we explain how a care plan could work and answer your questions. To schedule, call our Redwood City office or use our online contact form.