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Alzheimer's Dementia 

Are you seeking caregivers who will treat your loved one with care, respect and dignity?

Alzheimer's Dementia is a debilitating brain disease that robs its victims of memory, and eventually of their personality, daily functioning and basic dignity.  Its effects on the victim are largely unnoticed by them after the initial period, but the effect on their loved ones is pronounced.  The family has constant worries over safety, nutrition, medication, and activities of daily living.  The full-time supervision that is necessary is physically draining and frequently impossible due to travel or other job responsibilities. 

Many families going through this transition can benefit from hiring specially-trained caregivers for in-home Alzheimer's Care.  Alzheimer's caregivers should be carefully selected from the pool of elder caregivers, and should be semi-skilled (LPN, Nursing Assistants or Aide) or registered nurses. Specialized training should be documented to prepare them for this type of duty.  Further, the service should be constantly monitored by an experienced nurse who regularly visits on an unannounced basis.  

 Goals

1.     Provide a safe environment

2.     Prevent wandering away

3.     Monitor medication use

Key Benefits

1.     Have someone there 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

2.     If you can't be there, you can be comfortable knowing that a reliable, trained and caring person is with your loved ones

3.     Peace of mind

Select a Service

1.     Adult Day Care

2.     In-Home Care

3.     Assisted Living

4.     Nursing Home Care

Resources

1.     Article on Alzheimer's Drug and Vitamin Therapy:  3/24/04

2.     Alzheimer's Association

3.     Alzheimer's Store

4.     Alzheimer's Information

5.     Alzheimers Disease Education and Referral Center

6.     Automatic Pill Dispensers

7.     Alzheimer's News & Education (Dementia.com)

8.     Alzheimer's Test (Is it Alzheimer's? - Memory Loss Test)

9.     President Ronald Reagan's Letter to America

10.     What to expect in the Emergency Room (Alzheimer's Disease)

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Revised August, 2006