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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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"Just wanted to thank you for all you have done to help Paul during my recent sudden disability. Jonathan is a TREASURE! He is very capable, very industrious, self-starter, as well as kind, gentle. The lady who filled in on Sunday, was that Theresa (or Rebecca)? She also is a good listener, very determined to do a good job and takes initiative like tidying up Hanneh's room. If Desiree is still out this Sunday we would be happy to have her back. The other lady who came Saturday morning was also perfect. God had answered our prayers for Hanneh to be well cared for during my recovery by these wonderful caregivers, and thru your finding the right staffing for Hanneh's needs. Here is my highest compliment, "I couldn't have done better myself!"
Mary K.

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"Pauline is good to my mom. Pauline takes my mom to her hair appointment. She couldn't be better. I couldn't live without her. She actually cares for my mom, I know she does. She's had Mom over to her house for meals and stuff, and she does her hair. She goes to the store and does whatever Mom wants. We have a food card so she does the shopping for Mom. She makes sure that everything is fine and that Mom eats. She always quizzes me to make sure she ate and is asking questions and makes sure that everything is done."
Wayne D.

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"Dear Friends, I wish to convey my thanks and appreciation for Norma's help and assistance, while my regular caregiver, Michelle was on vacation, from Sunday, July 7, to Sunday, July 14. Michelle is hard to replace, but Norma exceeded my expectations. She is efficient, energetic, a great caregiver who is a joy to have close by and helping. I look forward to Norma coming back someday when Michelle takes off. Michelle is another super "special" caregiver - I am so fortunate! Thank you! 'Blessings for all"
Jeane M.

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"I like the people that come and help. They help with everything I need. They help with keeping my dishes and everything clean and usual housecleaning. They are there when I need them."
Jose S.

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"I like the flexibility and the ease of scheduling. They are always willing to jump in and help. I don't have to wonder if they will do something. They make sure she is changed and kept clean. They fix her lunch and will do light housework. It is nice to come home and see that the dishes are done. They are very quick to respond to schedule changes or if I need to change hours. I appreciate that they keep her engaged, sit with her, and talk with her."
Karen T. 

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"I like that they send quality caregivers to provide care. They were able to improve the quality of the client's life. They pay personal attention to the client. They have been helpful by doing what they are supposed to do. I appreciate that my caregiver is polite, punctual, and caring."
Scott M. 

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