Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of Dementia.
It is a progressive, degenerative, irreversible disease of the brain. Progressive and degenerative means the disease gets worse causing greater loss of health and abilities.
At RIGHT ACCORD, our A-Team of caregivers is trained and specializes in Dementia care. Aside from annual review on Dementia Care, caregivers are required to complete Advance Dementia Caregiver Certification Program consisting of 18 hours or classroom training.
How can home care help seniors with dementia?
Home Care help seniors suffering with Dementia by virtue of the following:
Improve quality of life
Respect for life and dignity
Ensure safe area in case of pacing and wandering
Help develop creative therapies such as reality orientation, validation therapy, reminiscence therapy
Assist with mental exercises and activities to prevent boredom and frustration
Assistance with personal care
Encourage cognitive activities to help slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Our team of certified dementia caregivers
Our team of certified dementia caregivers understands the disease and they develop skills and attitudes that are helpful when working with seniors with Alzheimer’s disease.
They are:
Do not take it personally
Put themselves in their client’s shoes
Work with the symptoms and behaviors they see
Collaborate with the team
Take care of themselves so they can take care of others
Work with family members
Remember the goals of the care plan
Safety is their priority
Sensitive to the big adjustments clients and families may be making
Refer to Case Manager or supervisor for help if needed
