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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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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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"Sela is my parents’ caregiver. Sela provides companionship and has been amazingly helpful to both my parents. My mother has severe anxiety and paranoia issues which are challenging. Sela has a calm and soothing demeanor which helps placate my mother and makes her feel at ease. She really tries her best to make sure both my parents are satisfied. Craig has been happy to help with any and every inquiry I could possibly have. He has returned my calls promptly. He has also followed up to make sure that everything is operating smoothly. Communication is so important. I would also like to thank Karen and Mary. The whole team has been caring and responsive. Knowing our elderly (91 and 94 yrs) parents are well cared for gives us peace of mind."
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"Recently had the opportunity to work with Right at Home. Service was excellent and I would highly recommend to those looking for short term assistance in a home setting. A special shout out to Celestina - always on time and provided help with different tasks in a friendly manner."
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"My experience with Right at Home was terrific! When my dad was nearing the end of his life, Right at Home provided expert, competent medical care to him and allowed family to provide comfort and emotional support. Their great service afforded family the time we needed to rejuvenate ourselves so we could continue focus on the love and support we could offer to our dad and be confident that his medical needs were met."
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"I can not say enough about the care and concern shown by the Right at Home administrative staff. From the first phone call inquiring about hiring an aide for my 95yr old mother they listened, asked all the right questions, gave me full access to staff's emails and phone numbers, reviewed her long term care insurance plan, and even arranged a conference call with the long term care insurance to work through the details of coverage. They will bill the long term care directly so no paper work for me! They have been my mother's and my advocate from step one."
Kathy

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"Victoria went above and beyond when she weeded my mom's yard for her. Atlhough, it's not in their job description, she knew it would make my mom so happy she wanted to do it for her. My mom was over the moon! Also, she's highly efficient, caring and an excellent communicator. Thanks, Victoria!"
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"I found Right at Home just in time. They responded immediately, asked all the right questions and quickly assessed our needs. Our Right at Home caregiver is highly skilled, patient, pro-active and has greatly improved our situation. All of the staff at Right at Home from nurses to administrative staff are professional and genuinely care about the service which they provide."
Robert

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"The care-takers that assisted my dad from Right at Home were very helpful! They gave me incredible peace of mind in knowing that my dad was in good hands."
Rodney

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