Dementia is the loss of intellectual functions (such as thinking, remembering and reasoning) of sufficient severity to interfere with a person's daily functioning. It is not disease in itself, but rather a group of symptoms which may accompany certain diseases or physical conditions. The cause and rate of progression of dementias vary. Some of the more well-known disease that produce dementia include depression, Alzheimer's, multi-infarct dementia, Huntington's disease, Pick's disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and Parkinson's disease. Other conditions which may cause or mimic dementia include, depression, brain tumors, nutritional deficiencies, head injuries, hydrocephalus, infections (AIDS, meningitis, syphilis), drug reactions and thyroid problems. It is imperative that all persons experiencing memory deficits or confusion undergo a thorough diagnostic workup.
Mom or Dad can feel vulnerable and nervous when in the hospital, Nursing home, Assisted living facility or even at home. Sometimes they can’t care for themselves, and, left unattended, can be a safety risk to themselves or others.
Our professional, trained caregivers can provide supervision for safety, cognitive stimulation for well-being, and guidance with the activities of daily living to support your loved one through the disorienting symptoms of dementia.
Medication reminders
Bathing reminders, bathing supervision, and verbal prompting
Dressing assistance and supervision
Meal planning and preparation
Transportation
Household chores
Mail organization
Cognitive stimulation – each caregiver is provided an activities guide filled with brain games and exercises for those afflicted with cognitive impairments (i.e. completing the saying, guessing the name of the famous person, listing the 50 states of the U.S.A., etc.).
Elite Senior Care offers customized patient sitter/companion services that minimize the non-clinical functions that your nursing staff perform for required one-on-one patient observation.
This provides patients with the individualized care they need while enabling your nursing staff to focus on their core clinical competencies.
