Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Dementia vs. Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia is a general term describing a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss, difficulty communicating, and impaired judgment. Dementia can interfere with normal living activities and complicate health issues. Symptoms of dementia can increase the risk of falls or other accidents. The loss of memory can create frustration, cause withdrawal from social activities, and trigger personality changes.

Memory care can be essential to allowing seniors with dementia to remain at home or with family members. Home care requires the caregiver to help the patient with daily activities, such as bathing, cooking, dressing, or ambulatory assistance. A caregiver will also spend time with the dementia patient to keep him or her physically active and mentally engaged. 

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 60-80% of all cases according to the CDC. Alzheimer's is a terminal brain disease that eventually disrupts sustaining brain functions such as breathing, eating, and swallowing. View the short video to better understand the how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain.

When you or a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, decisions need to be made regarding patient care. If the disease is diagnosed early enough, you may be able to determine how you or your family member would like to live during different stages of the disease.

Our experienced staff understands the memory care needs of Alzheimer's patients. With the right resources, it is possible for Alzheimer's patients to receive treatment in their homes.

Personal care:

Assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Medication management: Assistance with managing medications and ensuring that they are taken as prescribed.

Meal preparation:

Assistance with meal planning and preparation to ensure that your loved one receives proper nutrition.

Transportation:

Transportation to medical appointments, social activities, and other outings.

Companionship:

Emotional support and companionship to help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Benefits of Our In-Home Dementia Care

Comfort and familiarity:

Living at home can provide a sense of comfort and familiarity that can be especially important for individuals with dementia. The companionship of a caregiver can also provide emotional and mental support and stimulation.

Personalized care:

In-home care allows for personalized care that is tailored to meet your loved one's unique needs.

Reduced stress:

Caregiving can be stressful, and in-home care can help alleviate some of that stress by providing professional assistance and support.

Increased safety:

In-home care can help reduce the risk of falls, accidents, and other safety concerns.

Experience:

We have years of experience working with individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Training:

Our caregivers are specially trained to work with individuals with dementia.

Reputation:

Comforting Home Care by Phoebe is widely recognized for offering high-quality, compassionate home care in Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.

History:

We understand the comfort that familiar surroundings can bring for loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer’s and dementia. If you read Margie’s Story, you will find that our founder, Margie Skibinski, RN BSN, is intimately familiar with both of these serious brain afflictions and ensures our caregivers are properly trained to care for each patient and provide support to their families.

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