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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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1-844-431-1776
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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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Need time for yourself? We’re there for you at any time, anywhere.

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 registered 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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Virtual Dementia Tour

 

Right at Home Pierce County Supports Second Wind Dreams®

Second Wind Dreams®, an organization whose mission it is to change the perception of aging has developed a groundbreaking tool to help professional and family caregivers better understand the needs of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) series helps people caring for those with dementia provide better care and better understand the needs of those suffering with the disease.

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The Virtual Dementia Tour® is not a computer-based tour. It is a dementia simulation that was created to teach people the physical and mental challenges of those living with dementia. It is a scientifically proven method designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia. Learning to create a positive environment for those with dementia can only come from attempting to walk in their shoes. The VDT® offers hope to caregivers, providing tips and tools necessary to create an environment that supports the needs of those with the disease.

Right at Home Pierce County conducts the Virtual Dementia Tour®  throughout the year. Ben Solomon, owner of Right at Home - Seattle and Bellevue offices said, “We are proud to conduct the Virtual Dementia Tour in King and South Snohomish Counties. We find that professional caregivers and family members alike always gain a deeper understanding of the sufferer. And, that’s so important. This knowledge allows them to have more empathy and patience and ultimately results in better care for the client."

*Please join us for our next Virtual Dementia Tour*
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About Right at Home Pierce County

Operating since 2004, Right at Home Pierce County has been serving the needs of the King and S. Snohomish counties with in-home care and nursing services for seniors and disabled adults.  For more information about us or to learn more about a free in-home assessment, call 1-844-431-1776.

About Second Wind Dreams

Founded in 1997, Second Wind Dreams®, an international non-profit organization, is the first organization focusing on granting dreams for elders in the United States.  Through the fulfillment of dreams and educational programs, Second Wind Dreams®, enhances the quality of life for those living in elder care communities (nursing homes, assisted living, home health, hospice, etc) and changing the perception of aging.

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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Hear What Others Are Saying

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"Right at Home is very reputable and professional. I have been very fortunate these past few months to have caregivers and office staff that are compassionate, trustworthy and dependable. "
Terry, Client, Right at Home Pierce County

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"I've been so happy to have Right at Home help me with my 92-year-old mother's care. They screen the caregivers and schedule them so I don't have to worry. My mother has dementia, and havnig Right at Home helping with her care has enabled us to keep Mom at home as she wishes. "
Jada, Client's Family Member, Right at Home Pierce County

Hear What Others Are Saying

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"Right at Home was able to accomodate evening shifts so that my mother and I could sleep. From the very beginning, the caregivers were there to help. One word that best desribes their service is professional. I would trust Right at Home for my family anytime. "
Mckinley, Client's Family Member, Right at Home Pierce County

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