Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Nearly 6 million individuals in the United States and Canada have Alzheimer's disease and related dementia - a number that is expected to reach nearly 20 million in the next five decades. These are not just statistics; they represent millions of families with loved ones who require special senior care, both at home and in assisted living facilities.
The Finest Training by the Top Experts
Since 1994, families have trusted Home Instead Senior Care to provide one-on-one Alzheimer's care and dementia care for their loved ones. The American Society on Aging has recognized Home Instead, Inc. as the Small Business of the Year for it's exclusive CAREGiverSM training program designed by The George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center, Inc. - world renowned dementia and Alzheimer's experts.
The program is a direct result of The Glenner Centers' experience since 1982 of serving Alzheimer's patients, helping their families, and educating healthcare professionals. This important program is a natural progression of the Alzheimer's training already provided in the company's comprehensive training program.
This program and other professionally developed and recognized Alzheimer's care training programs are used successfully throughout Home Instead Senior Care's franchises. They provide CAREGivers with the latest in Alzheimer's education and dementia care techniques to:
- Maintain a safe environment
- Manage changing behaviors
- Provide nutritious meals
- Provide mind-stimulating activities
- Create social interaction
- Supervise daily activities
We also teach CAREGivers to assist with enhancing and restoring the simple pleasures of life, such as a walk in the park, a ride in the car to get ice cream, or spending time in the garden. These eldercare activities are proven to maximize abilities and independence. They remain one of the best treatments for this disease.
The best place for a person with memory loss is in familiar surroundings. The services provided by the Home Instead Senior Care network are a valuable, trusted solution to help people with dementia maintain a regular routine, another important factor in enhancing quality of life.
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