Interim HealthCare of Chesterfield
- (314) 620-5659 Main Office
Services in Chesterfield
What we offer
- Home Healthcare
- Personal Care
- Medical Staffing
- Care Management
- 24/7 Care
- Respite Care
- Live-In Home Care Aide
- Dementia Specialist
About Us
What Our Community is Saying
What’s Happening
Crystal is passionate about motivating her team, providing additional education/training, and recruiting top-notch health care professionals. Her passion and vision continue to help support seniors to age in place in the comfort of their own home and providing quality healthcare professionals in our local community.
Outside of work, Crystal spends most of her time with family and friends. She is married with three children ranging from 5 to 20 years old. Her children keep her young and active with never a dull moment. She enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events and school activities. During soccer season, you will find her cheering from the sidelines. When asked to describe a perfect Friday night, her response was, “Definitely watching mindless reality tv, cozy with a blanket on the couch, and a big glass of wine, preferably a nice Rose”.
Her current role consists of filling open positions for home care and medical staffing. By sourcing resumes of qualified candidates, she is eager to find healthcare professionals who can respectively care for our clients. She finds great joy in helping people, assisting our clients with resources and coaching our new employees. She is passionate about healthcare is always has a smile on her face.
Outside of work, Tavida enjoys shopping, reading, and spending time with her family and close friends. She looks forward to providing continued service to our clients as a part of the Interim HealthCare team.
Tracy's expertise encompasses business development, compliance management, billing, payroll submissions, recruitment, and management of daily operations. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth and ensure quality service delivery.
Tracy is known for her exceptional customer service, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking. She excels in building and maintaining relationships with clients, families, employees, and vendors, contributing to significant business development and client satisfaction.
Tracy is a also a proud mother of an adult daughter and continues to bring her passion and dedication to the field of home care administration.
How Can I Recognize Early Signs of Dementia?
Spotting early signs of dementia is crucial for maximizing the benefits of available and experimental treatments that may improve or delay the progression of memory issues. Dementia refers to a range of conditions affecting thinking and social skills, leading to memory problems and confusion that disrupt daily life. Unfortunately, it’s a common disorder, impacting millions worldwide.
Understanding dementia's symptoms and early warning signs can help you identify potential issues before they become serious.
Symptoms of Dementia
Recognizing the symptoms of dementia can help you spot early warning signs in yourself or loved ones. While symptoms often worsen gradually, most cases exhibit at least two of the common signs listed below:
- Significant memory loss
- Difficulty with communication and speech
- Inability to focus or impaired attention
- Loss of reasoning abilities
- Poor decision-making
- Problems with vision and visual perception
Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Recent studies have identified early signs of dementia that can appear before more serious symptoms. Early detection is key to taking preventative measures that could delay dementia’s onset or reduce its severity. Watch for these early warning signs:
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Memory Issues: Occasional forgetfulness is normal with age, but memory problems that disrupt your routine—especially related to recent events—could be a sign of dementia. Increased reliance on memory aids is another warning sign.
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Confusion or Difficulty with Daily Tasks: While occasional confusion happens to everyone, persistent confusion affecting your ability to recognize the day or time, complete routine tasks, or interpret visual cues could indicate dementia. Difficulty navigating familiar places, losing track of time, or trouble judging distances may also be early signs.
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Changes in Personality and Mood: Fluctuations in mood and personality can sometimes signal early dementia. New or worsening anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or fearfulness may suggest underlying memory issues and an increased risk of dementia.
By identifying these symptoms and early warning signs, you can monitor memory and cognitive health more effectively. This will help in creating an effective dementia care plan. If you notice new or worsening issues with memory, confusion, or mood, consult a healthcare professional. They can help determine whether these changes are benign or indicative of a more serious condition requiring further attention.
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