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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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Feeling Lost?

Let Us Help You Care for Those With Dementia

It can be especially hard to help someone with dementia like Alzheimer’s when the condition is so difficult to understand. In this guide, we’ll give you the basics of what causes dementia, along with some strategies for care.
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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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Top 10 Myths About Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

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smiling senior and younger ladies

Adapting the Home When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's Disease

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senior and caregiver arranging flowers

When Your Loved One Receives a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

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Hear What Others Are Saying

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"My experience has been that they (Right at Home) are good and experienced people. They do a good job, they are attentive, and they try to help. I can't do things like stand very long so cleaning the house is difficult. They do all of that. I just got a new worker last time and she seems to be good so far. They do everything that needs to be done and they do a good job of it. They even do things that I haven't asked them to do. They wash dishes and do laundry. It is all good. They are kind, considerate and pleasant. We can talk when we have time. They seem like they care. They (Right at Home office staff) are very good. They are always available to help and they get back to me right away. They will do whatever they can to accommodate any of my requests. They are attentive, considerate, and look for things to do. They do a good job."
Gary L.

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"I like the caregiver because she's really nice. The caregiver helps clean, cook, and she even listens to me. She does really good work, and there's never a problem when I ask her to do something. She does it. I'm picky with how the housekeeping is done, and she does a good job helping me to get it done. She's excellent with helping me. I have really bad feet because of my diabetes, and does a great job helping me. She puts my medication on my feet and also reminds me to take my medication. She also referred me to a great new doctor. She cooks my dinner for me. She listens to me and my bawling, and she even celebrates with me when I start to improve and show progress. The office staff is great! Even when I call on the weekends, they are available to me, no matter what, which I didn't expect. Also, they me switch my schedule because it worked better for me."
Ome B.

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"I like their caregivers and the way they deal with my loved one. They provide the service and it helps me. We live in different states, so it is a benefit that they can provide good service. They are there everyday and they satisfy my sisters needs even when she is difficult at times. They help her with her medication and assist with hygiene. They show they care in the way they talk to her and how they encourage her. They don't give up on her when she is stubborn. They motivate her. They keep me informed of changes and they communicate about my sisters behavior with a proactive approach. I love the way they communicate with her. They are consistent in trying to get her to do what she needs to do. They are very encouraging and they are always trying to meet her halfway or more."
Ken P. - brother of client

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