In-Home Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

• Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progressively affect a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. These changes are different from normal aging.
• People may struggle to carry out routine tasks, get easily lost or confused, or find communicating challenging. Over time, such individuals often require increasing support, like at-home dementia care, to maintain safety and independence. 

• Typical Onset: Dementia usually affects people who are 65 years old or older. However, it can begin in the 40s or 50s.
• Risk Factors: The most notable risk factor is age. However, lifestyle, genetics, and overall health condition also matter 
• Early-Onset: Early-onset dementia is not very common, but it can be equally challenging. Hence early diagnosis and intervention are critically important.

Your loved one may need dementia home health care services if they are experiencing the following signs:  

1. Memory Lapses: Repeatedly failing to remember recently learned information or important dates.
2. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks: Having difficulty carrying out routine activities such as cooking or operating household applications.
3. Disorientation: Becoming disoriented in familiar places or losing the sense of time.
4. Language Problems: Difficulty expressing oneself or keeping up with normal conversations.
5. Mood & Personality Changes: Increased irritability, depression or anxiety, and changes in usual behavior.

• Personalized Care Plans: We customize each dementia and Alzheimer’s home care plan according to the client’s level of cognitive function, interests, and activities.
• Safe Environment: Caregivers help prevent falls and wandering by prioritizing safety and giving gentle reminders.
• Memory-Focused Activities: Involving clients with brain exercises and providing sensory stimulation to enhance cognitive abilities and emotional health.
• Medication & Health Monitoring: Trained and skilled caregivers ensure that medications are administered properly and monitor for any changes in health.

Nurse Next Door’s dementia home health care focuses on:

1. Structured Routines: Creating daily routines with set meal times, bathing, and rest to reduce confusion.
2. Engaging Hobbies: Engaging clients with short stories, light exercises, or playing suitable games suited to the client’s interests and abilities.
3. Emotional Connection: Discussing family history, music therapy, or browsing through photo albums for reinforcing familiarity and comfort.
4. Nutrition & Hydration Support: Providing assistance with meal preparation, encouraging hydration, and giving nutritious snacks.

• Professional Expertise: Our caregivers and Registered Nurses possess the skills and training to efficiently manage the challenges related to memory loss, behavior changes, and communication difficulties.
• Regular Communication: We take steps to keep families updated on daily progress, mood changes, or any medical concerns that may occur.
• Respite for Family Caregivers: With our consistent and compassionate support, family members can prioritize their well-being and be confident their loved ones are in good care.
• Empathetic Approach: We understand the emotional impact dementia has on everyone involved, so our team offers compassionate care, guidance, and support.

• Familiar Surroundings: Many individuals living with dementia feel assured by the routines and memories associated with their own home.
• Personalized Attention: In-home dementia care provides customized, adaptable support and the ability to respond to evolving needs quickly.
• Reduced Stress: People with Dementia can find transitions or relocations confusing and uncomfortable. Staying in their home can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion.
• Family Involvement: In-home care encourages consistent involvement and communication among family members, promoting a supportive, family-centered environment.

• Increasing Safety Concerns: When falls occur frequently or the person with dementia starts wandering and getting lost.
• Escalating Behavioral Changes: Increasing aggression, confusion, or anxiety that are challenging to handle.
• Caregiver Stress: Family members feeling stressed or struggling to provide regular supervision and care.
• Personal Needs: Challenges with personal hygiene, getting dressed, or following a balanced diet.

How do Nurse Next Door’s at-home dementia care services stand out?