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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.

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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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Ability
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Personhood
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Lifestyle
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Right at Home’s Dementia Guide Video Series

In this collection, gerontologist Diane Darby Beach, Ph.D., will take you through some of the most important details of how cognitive change can progress, so you can be more prepared for whatever the future brings.
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Four Ways We Can Help

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1. Building Normalcy
Reducing stress for someone with Alzheimer’s means being consistent. We can help you and your friend or family member create and stick to a routine, and we can do it in a way that meets their particular needs.
This includes:

  • Making sure the home feels familiar to them
  • Giving them the freedom to move about unrestricted in the home
  • Minimizing stresses that can aggravate the symptoms of cognitive change
  • Keeping them oriented with daily reminders of time, place and person
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2. A Helping Hand
Along with a specialized cognitive care plan, Right at Home caregivers also provide general companionship to your loved one, including helping with daily tasks and protecting them from isolation or loneliness.
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3. Keeping Them on Track
People with dementia may have specific, strict medication regimens. In some cases, this could require the services of a skilled nurse. Fortunately, in some states, many of our caregivers are also trained nurses, so you can rest assured the person’s needs will be met.
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4. Giving You a Break
Since you carry a heavy burden as a caregiver of a person with dementia, it’s important to have a break. We can help with that, too, giving you much-needed rest and time off so you can focus on your own needs.
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The Latest Thinking in Cognitive and Dementia Care

Research into the care and treatment of dementia like Alzheimer’s is constantly growing. Here are some of the latest ideas that have guided our training and care programs.
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"The vulnerability you can feel as a patient preparing for surgery and then undergoing anesthesia can be overwhelming. My situation was compounded by a mix up when I checked in and found out there was no record of my imaging appointment which was in preparation for my surgery. I have no words that adequately express the peace of mind I found through the understanding, comfort, and advocacy my caregiver brought to resolving the situation and then the assurance I had throughout the rest of the day, knowing she was there for me. I cannot highly enough recommend the Right at Home care team. This is not a job to them. They truly, truly care!"
Bobbi

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"The way they take care of their clients should be the standard for caregiving. Right at home is a team that is trustworthy and they exceed the expectations of their clients."
Isa

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"Brent and Andrea Morgan are a hardworking , conscientious couple whose goal is to make their clients lives easier and to provide the best of care. Their staff is friendly, caring and professional. No job is too big or too small. Your home will be sparkling clean. when they are done. The services they provide are invaluable. If you have been in the military and need help have Right At Home call the VA for help. They got me help when I needed it. I highly recommend Right At Home, they have made my life so much better."
Gregory

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"I'm a RN care manager and I had a client who needed immediate help in the home. Called Right at Home Gilbert and they came out the same day. Went above and beyond helping the client with his needs. Staffed same day and accommodated all days and hours requested. The client really like all his caregivers. He had three different ones to cover the many hours needed. They all worked out well. The communication between the caregivers and the administrators and the reports back to this nurse was exceptional. Best experience ever with a home health company."
Mary

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