Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
Our staff at United Rise Care is qualified to support those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones as they navigate the day-to-day challenges of having these disorders.
While the progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is sluggish and unpredictable, both disorders frequently require assistance with personal hygiene and toileting. They might also experience communication problems and behavioral changes like hostility and roaming.
Family members and friends who provide long-term care for individuals with degenerative illnesses may frequently experience burnout and overwhelm. Just like others who are coping with the ailments, they too require support.
Depending on your needs, we can offer home health care help for a few hours each day or all day long.
What does dementia/ Alzheimer’s care include?
Assistance with Personal Grooming
Our caregivers are trained to provide dignified and respectful assistance with personal grooming, including bathing, oral care, dressing and handling toileting.
Meal Planning and Preparation
Those with dementia or Alzheimer’s often forget to eat or drink, and can have difficulty swallowing as the disease progresses. Maintaining a proper diet can help them get the nutrition they need.
Transport, Grocery Shopping and Errands
We can help those with dementia or Alzheimer’s get to and from appointments. We can also help them with grocery shopping, prescription pick up and other errands, or handle these errands for them.
Managing Behavioral Symptoms
Dementia can lead to changes in behavior, including agitation, aggression, or wandering. Our caregivers are trained in techniques that can redirect or diffuse challenging situations.
Cognitive Stimulation Activities
In order to maintain cognitive abilities, our caregivers will try to engage those with dementia or Alzheimer’s in activities aligned with their interests, including memory games, puzzles and music therapy.
Support for Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming for loved ones and family caregivers. We offer respite care, to give primary caregivers a break, as well as offering emotional support and educational support for family members regarding the disease’s progression.
Advance Care Planning
It’s important to think and plan ahead with dementia and Alzheimer’s. We help to provide an understanding of the likely progression of the disease and facilitate discussions on sensitive topics like end-of-life care, so loved ones know the wishes of those with dementia, while they still have capacity to make decisions.
Safety Measures
We help assess potential hazards in the home and put safety measures in place to reduce risk and allow those with dementia to move around safely and independently.
Communication Strategies
Communication can be hard for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our caregivers use special communication techniques to promote understanding and reduce frustration.
Customized Care
Our caregivers are not medically trained, but we have nurses on staff who help create personalized care plans and provide regular visits to update patient care plans if needed.
Don’t see the service you’re looking for? We offer a range of services beyond those listed here. Get in touch to learn more.
What are the benefits of dementia and Alzheimer’s care?
Better Quality of Life
Our caregivers provide support for daily activities, including helping those with dementia participate in social engagements and providing cognitive stimulation.
More Independence
By allowing those with dementia to stay in their homes and helping them with daily tasks and errands, we can assist them to maintain independence.
Improved Safety
We help manage hazards in the home as well as being on hand to reduce the risk of accidents, wandering, or other safety concerns.
More Independence
Companionship and caregiver assistance allows those on hospice care to stay in their homes and maintain some independence.
Fewer Medical Issues
By ensuring those with dementia maintain their personal grooming and dental hygiene, as well as regularly taking any prescribed medication, we help reduce medical complications.
Fewer Burnouts for Family
Family caregivers often feel burnt out and overwhelmed trying to manage when a loved one has dementia. We provide them with respite and emotional support.
Cost-Effective
Home care can be more cost-effective than an extended hospital stay, making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Reduced Disruption
Home care can allow for a more flexible schedule, reducing disruption to a patient’s daily routines and preferences.
Who Benefits?
Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Those with dementia can find it increasingly difficult to manage by themselves.
Family Members and Caregivers
Family caregivers often need support to alleviate their stress.