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Alzheimer and Dementia Care

Our Alzheimer & Dementia Care

Our caregivers recognize the importance of understanding and supporting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia illnesses.

We realize that as the disease progresses your loved one’s ability to manage daily tasks will decline. We work with family members to establish custom programs to help your loved ones maintain a sense of independence and dignity as they become dependent on you and other family members or the caregivers.

Custom Program Guidelines

Each person is different which is why we design a comprehensive and customized Companion Care program for each individual separately.  This approach helps keep seniors engaged and active according to their individual needs and abilities. Meals preparations, feeding, medication reminders, personal grooming, personal hygiene, toileting activities, mobilization as well as monitoring of vital signs such as blood pressures, pulse and respiration, getting ready in the morning, getting ready for bed, and much more. A person with Alzheimer’s disease might become agitated when once-simple tasks become difficult.  To limit challenges and ease frustration we train our caregivers with the following rules in as a guide:
  • Schedule wisely. Establish a routine to make each day less agitating and confusing. People with Alzheimer’s disease can still learn and follow routines. Often it is best to schedule tasks, such as bathing or medical appointments, when the person is most alert and refreshed. Allow some flexibility within the routine for spontaneous activities.
  • We take our time. Expect things to take longer than expected. Allow our client with Alzheimer’s disease to have frequent breaks. Schedule more time for tasks so that they don’t feel the need to hurry.
  • Involve the person. We encourage our client’s to do as much as possible with the least amount of assistance. For example, people with Alzheimer’s disease might be able to set the table with the help of visual cues or dress independently if you lay out clothes in the order they go on.
  • Provide choices. Fewer options are better but we give our clients with Alzheimer’s disease choices every day. For example, provide two outfits to choose from, ask if they prefer a hot or cold beverage, or ask if they would rather go for a walk or see a movie.
  • Provide simple instructions. People with Alzheimer’s disease best understand clear, one-step communication.
  • Reduce distractions. Turn off the TV and minimize other distractions at mealtime and during conversations to make it easier for the person with Alzheimer’s disease to focus.