Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different disorders of the brain.
Caring for a family member or friend with cognitive difficulties is demanding. If you’re doing it by yourself, it’s even tougher. At times, it can feel like you’re battling both the disease and the person. They need a sense of normalcy, but they don’t always act like they want it. Even when you’re doing everything right, it can feel like you’re doing everything wrong. It drains you emotionally and physically.
We believe that it doesn’t have to. Our approach is about helping you reclaim precious moments with your loved one, so instead of worrying about their bad days, you can celebrate their good days. Most of all, we want to be there for both of you so you don't have to do it alone.
Right at Home offers a customized care plan with a combination of personal care, companionship and homemaking, and just as importantly, we can provide respite care for you and your other loved ones.
Right at Home’s Dementia and Cognitive Support Program
What if every person with dementia, no matter how advanced their disease, still had the ability to be present and aware of their surroundings? That’s the question that inspired our approach. To us, it’s not unrealistic. In fact, we’ve made it a fundamental goal of our care program. Our method is customized to the unique needs of the person with dementia, and delivered by certified providers. It consists of reinforcing the three key grounding principles:
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Right at Home’s Dementia Guide Video Series
Dementia Programs Lead by Kristin Smith, CARES Dementia Specialist (C.D.S)
Smith is 1 of 2 people in the state of Pennsylvania and 1 of about 250 people worldwide that holds this credential. Family members of clients can feel reassured that their loved one’s care is being overseen by someone who is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as a dementia specialist. She is also a Certified DACE Coach.
All Right at Home caregivers are dementia trained and will go through one-on-one DACE training with Smith to evaluate on whether they are doing person centered care. Smith also provides dementia training through the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) to Caregivers, Local Facilities & Elderly Communities.