Alzheimer’s & Dementia

If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you know how difficult it can be to provide care at home.

Waypoint’s team of Certified Dementia Specialists (CDS) possess advanced understanding of health, mobility and safety concerns that accompany changes in memory and cognition and will provide compassion, education and support as you and your loved one adjust to these ongoing changes. Our nurses are specially trained to optimize preserved abilities and reduce stress to all involved so that the highest quality of life is achieved.

Treatment

Focused interventions for caregivers of patients whose psychological and behavioral issues interfere with daily living
Teaching caregivers specific coping strategies
Applying techniques to relieve stress and increase tolerance and cooperation
Provide education on patient’s medications
Help with preparing for and adjusting to ongoing changes
Physical Therapy support to keep patients safe and physically active
Support and Education to help maintain caregiver’s health

Program Goals

Assess and maintain physical safety in the home so the patient can remain in place
Manage comorbidities
Ensure patient is taking all medications properly
Avoid hosptalizations
Maintain patient mental stimulation
Minimize family conflict around patients who display uncooperative tendencies in ADLs, weight loss due to poor eating habits and agitated or aggressive behaviors
Assist with management of caregiver stress

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