A Place At Home Yorba Linda Partners with PocketRN to Enhance Dementia Care

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Families in Yorba Linda and the surrounding communities now have access to enhanced dementia care through a new partnership between A Place At Home and PocketRN. This collaboration is part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model, a nationwide initiative to improve support for individuals living with dementia and their families.

Through this program, A Place At Home can now provide Medicare-covered in-home respite care, giving local caregivers a much-needed break while ensuring loved ones with dementia receive compassionate, professional care.

What This Means for Families in Yorba Linda

Caring for someone with dementia is not only emotionally challenging, but also physically and financially overwhelming. The CMS GUIDE Model addresses these challenges by making respite care more accessible.

Here’s what local families can expect:

  • Respite Care at Home: Four-hour increments of in-home respite, up to 72 hours each year, covered by Medicare.

  • 24/7 Virtual Nursing Support: PocketRN provides round-the-clock access to trained nurses for questions, concerns, and peace of mind.

  • Ongoing Caregiver Management: Families receive support and guidance to help them better manage dementia care at home.

This combination of professional, in-person caregiving and virtual nursing support provides a lifeline for spouses, children, and other family members who often feel overwhelmed and under-resourced.

A Message from Our Leadership

A Place At Home co-founder and CEO Dustin Distefano shared:

“Dementia deeply affects the entire family, not just the person diagnosed. Through the CMS GUIDE Model, we’re now able to bring meaningful support directly into the home – support that was rarely accessible before. This partnership allows professionally trained caregivers from A Place At Home to provide respite, guidance, and peace of mind to spouses, children, and other family members who are often overwhelmed and under-resourced.”

For our Yorba Linda team, this means we can step in to help families in our community find relief, knowing their loved ones are cared for with dignity and compassion.

Jennifer Axelrod, National Accounts and Growth Strategist for A Place At Home, added:

“Caregiving for a loved one, especially one with dementia, can be overwhelming physically, emotionally, and financially. This partnership gives families a lifeline. By combining Medicare-covered respite hours with 24/7 access to trained nurses, we’re not only expanding care, but we’re also helping caregivers breathe, reset, and know they’re not alone.”

How the Program Works

  • Local franchise owners, including A Place At Home Yorba Linda, will refer eligible clients with a dementia diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B to PocketRN.

  • PocketRN will conduct required assessments in line with CMS guidelines.

  • Once approved, A Place At Home Yorba Linda caregivers will perform home safety evaluations and begin care delivery.

  • Families will then benefit from a combination of in-home respite hours and virtual nursing support available 24/7.

This initiative also provides additional support during post-hospital transitions, when families often need the most help.

Supporting Dementia Care in Yorba Linda

At A Place At Home Yorba Linda, our mission has always been to care for the whole family, not just the condition. This partnership expands what we can offer to our community and ensures that families are not left to navigate dementia care alone.

A Place At Home – Yorba Linda Welcomed at Business Leaders Connect and the Young Professionals Network

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On August 20, 2025, A Place At Home – Brea, CA was officially welcomed as a new member of the Brea Chamber of Commerce during its monthly networking event, Business Leaders Connect and the Young Professionals Network. The Brea Chamber of Commerce presented our team with a membership plaque, highlighting our growing role in the Brea business community.

The event, hosted at the Residence Inn by Marriott Brea, brought together professionals and leaders from across the region. Owners Luis and Rita Morones proudly represented A Place At Home – Yorba Linda, meeting fellow Chamber members, exchanging ideas, and fostering new connections.

Our team member, Steven, also participated in the Young Professionals Network portion of the program—a dedicated space for emerging leaders to build skills, enhance communication, and strengthen professional networks.

We are grateful to the Brea Chamber of Commerce for this recognition and excited to actively contribute to the community through future events and collaborations. Luis, Rita, and the entire A Place At Home – Yorba Linda team look forward to continuing our mission of supporting seniors and families while deepening our ties within the Brea community.

The Role of Companion Care in Reducing Senior Isolation in Yorba Linda, CA and Nearby Communities

Companion Care for Seniors

For many seniors in Yorba Linda, CA, staying at home brings comfort, familiarity, and independence. But as loved ones age, loneliness and isolation often become challenges families cannot ignore. According to the CDC, isolation can increase risks of dementia, depression, and serious health conditions. That’s why companion care has become a vital service for families in Yorba Linda and surrounding communities such as Placentia, Anaheim Hills, Brea CA, and Fullerton.

Why Senior Isolation is a Growing Concern in Yorba Linda

Even in vibrant communities like Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills, many seniors spend long stretches of the day alone. Adult children juggle work and family responsibilities, while friends or spouses may no longer be nearby. Over time, this lack of daily connection can:

  • Lead to depression or anxiety

  • Increase the risk of falls or medical emergencies going unnoticed

  • Cause memory decline from lack of social interaction

  • Lower overall quality of life

Families often ask: “How do I make sure my loved one in Yorba Linda doesn’t feel so alone when I can’t always be there?” The answer is often companion care.

What Companion Care Includes

Companion care is not medical care. Instead, it focuses on friendship, support, and daily engagement. Caregivers provide meaningful interaction and assistance with small tasks, helping seniors stay independent and connected.

Examples of companion care services in Yorba Linda include:

  • Friendly conversation and shared meals

  • Walks around the neighborhood or Hurless Barton Park

  • Transportation to the Yorba Linda Community Center or medical appointments

  • Playing games, doing puzzles, or reading together

  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation

  • Medication and routine reminders

It’s about more than tasks — it’s about companionship, dignity, and daily encouragement.

Benefits for Seniors and Families in Yorba Linda

For Seniors

  • Regular companionship reduces loneliness

  • Mental stimulation supports memory and focus

  • Encouragement to stay socially active in Yorba Linda and nearby areas

For Families

  • Peace of mind knowing loved ones aren’t alone

  • Relief from caregiver stress

  • Confidence that someone is watching over day-to-day well-being

Staying Connected in Yorba Linda and Nearby Communities

Companion caregivers help seniors engage with the community, including:

  • Yorba Linda Senior Citizens Club & Community Center – fitness classes, social events, and lunch programs

  • Placentia Senior Center – activities and resources for older adults

  • Downtown Brea events – farmers markets, concerts, and cultural programs

  • Fullerton Arboretum – a great outing for nature walks and fresh air

By pairing professional companion care with local resources, seniors enjoy both home comfort and community belonging.

Is Companion Care Right for Your Loved One?

If your parent or family member in Yorba Linda, Placentia, Anaheim Hills, Brea, or Fullerton shows signs of loneliness, forgetfulness, or loss of interest in daily life, companion care can restore balance and joy at home.