Dementia is the general term used to refer to the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with everyday activities. It is not a disease in itself, and does not refer to cognitive impairment alone.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, and involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and can progress to loss of speech and environmental response.
Our care is tailored to each stage of brain change according to the GEMS® dementia classification model so we can meet your loved one where they are on their cognitive pathway. From there, we adjust activities and interactions based on their current abilities, as well as the challenges they’re facing.
Additionally, our healthcare professionals are offered professional development in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care program, which provides a compassionate framework on which to build a meaningful daily environment for dementia patients.
Dementia can be devastating for the people who live with it, and for their family members. At Interim HealthCare, our goal is to help individuals with dementia live safely and comfortably, with meaning and dignity, and provide families with much-needed support and peace of mind. No matter the stage of dementia your loved one is experiencing, our mission of compassionate care and commitment to clinical excellence help us craft a highly-personalized, holistic plan to help them thrive.
