Affinity Health

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Dementia Care & Alzheimer’s Care in Ottawa

If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia, you are likely facing some tough decisions about what kind of care and support is needed.

Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a form of dementia, there are several treatment methods available to manage the disease and control the symptoms. Home Care is an ideal treatment method for Alzheimer’s disease. Allowing dementia sufferers to remain in their own homes can be extremely beneficial to provide a familiar and safe environment.

Potential family caregivers can certainly offer a lot of help and support after a dementia diagnosis. However, full time jobs and possibly geographical distance can make it difficult to give your loved one the care they need, without assistance.

Home Care Agency

Affinity Health is a professional home care agency that specializes in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

The onset of Alzheimer’s tends to lead to other health concerns due to patients’ inability to continue to effectively care for themselves. This is where home care services come in. Along with memory loss, dementia patients generally also experience decline in cognitive function and mobility. This makes them more dependant on others for care and support.

Caregivers at Affinity Health are qualified and experienced in providing effective care for dementia patients. A variety of services are available for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Customized care plans are available, tailored to the home care needs of your loved one.

Alzheimer’s Care Program

The Alzheimer’s Care Program or Cognitive Care Program is designed to have dementia sufferers mentally engage with specialized Cognitive Caregivers.

Cognitive Caregivers undergo intensive and comprehensive training to deal with all the different aspects of a neurological disease like dementia. Their training includes topics like:

  • Cognitive health
  • Behavioural changes associated with dementia
  • Memory loss and impairment
  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
  • Communication strategies
  • Coping with difficult behaviour

As Alzheimer’s progresses, it has all kinds of effects on behaviour. Dementia patients may develop:

  • Aggression
  • Communication problems
  • Paranoia
  • Poor judgement
  • Repetition of actions and phrases

Due to these behavioural changes, it is a good idea to enlist the help of a professional caregiver that has the experience and knowledge to handle these changes effectively.

Services Provided

The specific services required to best help your love one cope with Alzheimer’s will be determined during an initial consultation at a time that is convenient for you. Once a care plan has been established, patients will continue to receive:

  • Assessment
  • Ongoing care
  • Follow ups

It is likely that your loved one’s care needs will change as the disease progresses. Medical needs and client requests will dictate treatments and care. Adjustments will be made as required, based on ongoing assessments and follow ups. Follow up meetings will be set to include caregivers, clients, and any other health care professionals involved in your case.

Benefits of Alzheimer’s Care Ottawa

The Cognitive Care Program at Affinity Health can offer tremendous advantages that help dementia patients improve quality of life while living with the illness. Some of these advantages are:

  • Open and ongoing communication
  • Mental stimulation
  • Social interaction
  • Physical exercise
  • Maintained level of health

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