ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

The most essential factor in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is helping them feel safe and loved. We believe there is no better place to do that than right in their own home. That’s why we provide patient-centered Dementia home care services for loved ones after their Dementia diagnosis, with Massachusetts caregivers and Massachusetts dementia assistance.


HOME CARE AFTER A DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA

Home care ensures continuity and a connection to the people, places, and things that matter most, offering Dementia support. This consistency can slow the progression of the disease and provide an increased sense of comfort, dignity, and well-being.


With in-home care, your loved one will have:

  • Connection

Connection is reassuring and meets our human need for belonging. With home care, loved ones never need to feel alone, receiving vital Dementia support.


  • Dignity

Home care ensures dignity by maintaining established personal care and lifestyle routines, including personalized Massachusetts dementia assistance.


  • Safety

Through companionship and support, home care provides safety and an assurance that your loved one is free from harm, which is essential for Dementia support.


  • Stability

Routine and stability help slow the progression of Dementia and keep loved ones at ease.



OUR SPECIALIZED ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE SERVICES


Specialty Trained Caregivers

Our compassionate caregivers are trained in caring for loved ones who have had a diagnosis of Dementia.


All of our team members have earned either the distinction of Certified Dementia Specialist or Certified Dementia Practitioner. Both certifications require intense study and a passing score on a rigorous examination, ensuring the highest quality Dementia support.


Our trained caregivers:

  • Reintroduce themselves every time they arrive.

  • Stimulate short-term memory through specially designed cognitive activities.

  • Interact with your loved one’s current reality, practicing the Habilitation approach approved by the Alzheimer’s Association for Dementia support.

  • Help your loved one reminisce about good times through happy memories.

We also maintain consistency with caregivers so each client and caregiver develops a personal relationship built on trust and familiarity crucial for Alzheimer’s care and Dementia support.


Customizable Services

We know each family’s situation is unique, and we make it our mission to meet you and your loved one where you are, offering customizable Massachusetts dementia assistance. Our services are customizable and flexible. Choose from hourly, and 24-hour care with as much or as little support as you need.


Some common services include:

  • Personal care such as bathing and dressing.

  • Medication management.

  • Monitoring nutritional intake.

  • Encouraging social activity.

  • Customized exercise program supervision.

  • Respite care to support family members.

We can also instruct your family on the most dignified and ergonomically correct ways of caring for your loved one when helping them dress, bathe, toilet, and more.


UNDERSTANDING AN ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS


If your loved one has recently been given a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, it’s normal to be worried about what comes next. But learning about and understanding how the disease works helps many families feel prepared and better able to make decisions about care.


Dementia is a broad diagnosis for conditions that present as a deteriorating intellectual capacity, and it’s crucial to offer specialized Dementia support. There are many different forms of the disease, just as there are many different forms of cancer. The most often seen forms of Dementia are Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Frontal Lobe Dementia, and Lewy Body Dementia.


Alzheimer’s is the most common type of Dementia, affecting a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. The majority of Alzheimer’s diagnoses are given to people over 65 years of age. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, and symptoms generally worsen over a period of years.


There is no cure for Alzheimer’s or Dementia, so treatment focuses on supporting a patient’s cognitive and functional abilities, which home care provided by specialty trained caregivers does. By being trained in dementia-specific disease, our caregivers support cognitive functioning while reducing negative behaviors and outbursts through behavioral therapy techniques. Often, this support reduces the need for psychoactive medication.


However, it’s important to note that some forms of Dementia might cause patients to exhibit extreme behaviors, which means in later stages, someone diagnosed with this type of Dementia might be more comfortable in a dementia-trained memory care facility requiring specialized Massachusetts dementia assistance for optimal care.


CHOOSE HERITAGE HOME CARE™


At Heritage Home Care™, we have seen firsthand the positive outcomes that dedicated home care can bring. Those outcomes drive us to provide top-notch care for your family at affordable rates. Whether your loved one needs long-term care, around-the-clock care, or just occasional companionship, we are here to help!


When choosing an in-home caregiver for a loved one, we know that dependability and trust are of the utmost importance. At Heritage Home Care™, caring for others is not just our profession, it is our passion. We pride ourselves on maintaining extremely high standards for hiring our caregivers.


Our Process

  • Step 1: The In-Take

First, we conduct and in person, on-site assessment at your home or facility to determine the best home care services for you or your loved one.


  • Step 2: Developing A Care Plan

At Heritage Home Care™, we develop the best home care plan based on you or your loved one's specific needs and requirements.


  • Step 3: Case Management

Here, the individualized case plan begins either immediately with the client or other necessary third-parties.


To be sure, patients who require basic home care can typically begin service sooner than those who have more acute Dementia or hospice needs because that may require more collaborative work between caregiving entities.


Nevertheless, Heritage Home Care™ is committed to providing the highest quality home care services. All of our caregivers are certified and highly trained and experienced.


Heritage Home Care™ will conduct regular on-site assessments of our caregivers to insure you or your loved one are receiving the best care possible.


Heritage Home Care™ pledges to be a staunch advocate for you or your loved one.