Dementia care involves the use of prompts and cues to drive behavior for people with dementia. Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda provides premium care for people with dementia that improves quality of life, ensures safety, and provides family members with peace of mind.
Overcoming Resistance:
People with dementia typically deny their condition and resist care. Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda is adept at gently overcoming these obstacles. Our unique approach to homecare allows us to work around this resistance — our mature and sophisticated caregivers are perceived as peers rather than caregivers, and clients will typically come to see caregivers as their friend. We regularly work with clients that previously rejected caregivers from other agencies or were otherwise dissatisfied with service from other agencies.
Specialized Training and Clinical Support:
We enroll all caregivers in a specialized dementia care training that was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association. Our supervisory team also provides ongoing guidance and support to help navigate the difficulties of caring for someone with dementia. The supervisory team includes a psychiatric nurse and a Certified Senior Advisor®.
FAQs
Dementia care incorporates ordinary homecare services, but also involves specialized enhancements. These enhancements vary depending on the progression and manifestations of each individual’s disease.
Some examples of specialized enhancements provided by Seniors Helping Seniors® Bethesda include comprehensive safety supervision to prevent wandering and ensure safety in a secure environment, overseeing daily routines, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.
Moreover, our mature and sophisticated caregivers can help with more complex life administration tasks like paying bills, managing household tasks, etc.
Yes. As the disease progresses, additional services will typically be added to compensate for the cognitive decline. Visit our Alzheimer’s Care page to learn more about the progression of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Visit our Memory Care page for more information on memory care services.