Dementia is a broad term that describes the process of a decline in cognitive abilities that interferes with activities of daily living. The most recognized and prevalent form of dementia is Alzheimer’s
Disease which accounts for 50-70 percent of all dementias. There are, however, other causes of dementia:
- Depression
- Vascular disorders, such as multiple strokes in the brain
- Infections that affect the central nervous system, such as HIV dementia complex and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
- Chronic drug/alcohol use
- Hydrocephalus – Accumulation of fluid in the brain that can result from developmental abnormalities, infections, injury, or brain tumors
- Degenerative neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s
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Our 360 approach:
By the time our office receives a call to provide dementia care to a senior the family has usually been very involved for an extended period of time, providing most of the daily care. The call comes because the family is in need of support and guidance. Our 360 approach is just that, an all-encompassing circle of support for the entire family. During our extensive intake process, we identify where the home care worker can provide support for family members as well as the senior themselves.
We don’t aim to replace the family, we are there to support and only take over the duties that prevent family members from enjoying their time together, due to caregiver fatigue. If you are in need of a helping hand, call us. At Constant Companions,
