# Just Like Home

> Just Like Home is two small residential memory care homes in Shelton, Connecticut, for people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Memory care only, 6 to 7 residents per home, a 1 to 3 caregiver ratio, secure and hospice capable. Founded by Deirdre Virvo, a social worker and author of "Home to Home." Licensed Connecticut memory care #1924.

## Care and community
- [Memory Care Homes in Shelton, CT](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/): Residential memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, in two small homes.
- [Tour Our Homes](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/tour-our-homes/): Walk through Dogwood and Long Hill, then schedule a visit.
- [Dogwood Home](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/dogwood/): 62 Dogwood Drive, Shelton, CT.
- [Long Hill Home](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/long-hill/): 757 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT.
- [Our Story](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/our-story/): Founder Deirdre Virvo, social worker and author of "Home to Home."
- [Visit Us](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/visit-us/): Schedule a visit or ask a question.

## Family resources (educational)
- [Family Resources](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/resources/): Free educational videos on dementia, memory care, caregiving, and planning ahead.
- [Communicating With Dementia](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/communicating-with-dementia/): Practical tips for talking with a loved one who has dementia.
- [Understanding Dementia](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/understanding-dementia/): Dementia vs Alzheimer's, warning signs, sundowning, and staying safe.
- [Alzheimer's Care](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/alzheimers-care/): What Alzheimer's is, its stages, communicating, and reducing risk.
- [Family Caregiver Support](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/family-caregiver-support/): Avoiding burnout, hard conversations, and finding help.
- [Planning Ahead](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/planning-ahead/): Paying for memory care, advance care planning, hospice, and estates.
- [Health and Everyday Living](https://www.justlikehomellc.com/health-and-everyday-living/): Prevention, nutrition, and engaging activities for seniors.

## Contact
- Phone: (203) 689-7562
- Location: Shelton, Connecticut (Naugatuck Valley)