Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services in the Syracuse Area
Professional Alzheimer's and Dementia Care at Home
When a parent or senior loved one begins to display signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a devastating time for the family. Caring for someone with a cognitive disorder comes with a unique set of challenges that must be met with patience, love, and acceptance, and often respite care, dementia care at home, or other home health care services are needed to help family members rest and provide the care and attention their loved ones need.
What Are the Benefits of Dementia Care at Home?
At Home Independent Living has a unique understanding of the emotional strain that Alzheimer’s can put on family caregivers. Our experienced and supportive dementia caregivers understand that this disease presents unique challenges and that individualized strategies may need to be employed to assist clients with their distinctive symptoms.
Our dementia care services include:
- Assistance in managing challenging behaviors
- Supervision of daily activities
- Advice on available technologies that can monitor loved ones and alert families if necessary
- Creating a consistent, cohesive team that can identify changing behavior and make necessary adjustments
- Transportation and accompaniment to and from doctor visits
- Encouraging participation in stimulating activities
- Playing games
- Supporting the senior’s family members and encouraging their self-care
Our Alzheimer’s caregivers are experienced in providing both home health care assistance and enjoyable cognitive engagement to ensure that your loved one receives the care he or she needs along with stimulating activities and social interaction that provide an enhanced quality of life.
Technology That Enhances Dementia Care at Home
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia can cause specific dangers from effects such as wandering, sundowning, and more. Help a senior with dementia stay safer through Electronic Caregiver’s suite of technology products, for 24/7 monitoring, medication reminders, and the ability to instantly reach medical assistance from the safety of home. We’re pleased to partner with Electronic Caregiver, and offer technology consultations to determine the best solution for your particular circumstances. Contact us to learn more.
Contact At Home Independent Living to find out more about our dementia caregivers and services in Fayetteville, Salina, Clay, Syracuse, Cicero, Camillus, and throughout Central New York.