Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
At Harmony Havens, Our Dementia Home Care Programs Can Help Your Loved One, and our surrounding cities
One of the most challenging tasks many families can take on is providing dementia home care services for an aging family member. It can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining, especially as this complex mental disorder progresses. Here at Harmony Havens, we have specially trained caregivers who can come to your home ready, willing, and able to help.
Did You Know?
- That Alzheimer's disease now the 6th leading cause of death here in the U.S.?
- That the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. increased by 145% during the period 2000 and 2010?
- That during the same time frame, the number of people who died from heart attacks dropped by 9%?
- That there are 5.8 million people in the U.S. with this disease and over 50 million worldwide?
- That every 65 seconds in the U.S. and every 33 seconds in the world, one person is diagnosed with this condition and must seek services at home or in a nursing home.
- If these numbers have shocked you, then the fact that there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The world has invested over $1.1 trillion in research and providing dementia home care services. Even with all this money, we don't know what causes Alzheimer's disease, but the research continues.
Dementia Care Can Be Overwhelming
If there is one thing that anyone who has ever provided dementia home care services for a family member can tell, it has to be that it is the most challenging and overwhelming task they have ever taken on. It only becomes more difficult if you have a family to care for and a career to keep up with. This is an excellent time to let Harmony Havens provide you with one of our loving caregivers to help ease the strain.
Happiness Stars at Home
While many families feel they lack the knowledge and education to care for their loved ones and place them in assisted living facilities, this is unnecessary. If you talk to your loved one's doctor and medical care team, you might be surprised to find that being able to continue living at home is much better for someone with Alzheimer's disease. Research has found that living in a familiar environment where their routine is not disturbed is far better for them and helps to relieve the anxiety and confusion inherent in this mental disorder.
Our Caregivers Can Help In Many Ways
When you come to Harmony Havens for help, you will find that our caregivers offer many different services to make providing your elderly loved one with superior dementia home care services significantly easier. Among the many services they offer are:
- Provide your loved one with mental exercises and fun games to help keep their minds stimulated and active.
- Providing your loved one with a range of incidental transportation services and being willing to run a few errands such as grocery shopping.
- Providing you with a ledger to write down any changes you notice in your loved one's behavior. Their doctor needs this information to adjust their care plan to meet these changes.
- Providing a wide range of both personal care and homemaking services to help take the pressure off your shoulders. These include bathing, grooming, toileting, light house cleaning, laundry, and nutritious meal preparation.
- Provide respite care services that give you time to rest or take care of any personal appointments, such as at the spa.
- Providing you and the rest of your family with training and education designed to help make taking care of your loved one less stressful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should I Consider In-Home Care?
In home care keeps the patient at home in familiar surroundings. The comfort of "home" makes patients feel safe along with the added benefit of decreased contraction of infections normally associated with hospital or nursing home settings. Home care promotes on-going independence for all patients. We strive to enrich your life by preserving your independence and treating you with compassion. At Harmony Haven - our nurses and home health aides work together to provide exceptional home care services while keeping your provider and family aware of your progress. Our home healthcare team strives to keep you or your family member independent and functioning- on your own, in your home.
When Should I Consider In-Home Care?
When loved ones are at an age or stage of needing more help than they will sometimes admit, or than your family is able to provide, that's where we step in. Issues that may indicate a need for home care assistance include: - Your loved one has trouble getting dressed or fastening clothing - Toileting and bathing present complications for your loved one - They are unable to prepare meals or need frequent assistance - Nutritional needs are not being met due to problems with eating - Medications are sometimes missed or forgotten - Walking requires assistance or frequent falls occur - Household chores are being ignored or present difficulty - A pre-existing or new diagnosis require on-going medical attention
Are Patient Families Involved In The Process?
We provide home healthcare based on the client's medical, personal and situational needs. The client and family are included in all steps of creating the plan of care, and are encouraged to let staff know when changes occur so that the plan may be updated to meet the client's current needs. Harmony Haven staff will also notify other care providers of the changes.