What Is Dementia?
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia.
About Dementia
Dementia is not a single disease. It’s an overall term to describe a collection of symptoms that one may experience if they are living with a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. Diseases grouped under the general term “dementia” are caused by abnormal brain changes. Dementia symptoms trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. They also affect behaviour, feelings and relationships.
Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs because of microscopic bleeding and blood vessel blockage in the brain, is the second most common cause of dementia. Those who experience the brain changes of multiple types of dementia simultaneously have mixed dementia. There are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of cognitive impairment but that aren’t dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies.
Symptoms and Signs of Dementia
- Short-term memory
- Keeping track of a purse or wallet
- Paying bills
- Planning and preparing meals
- Remembering appointments
- Traveling out of the neighborhood
Our Professional evaluation may detect a treatable condition. And even if symptoms suggest dementia, early diagnosis allows a person to get the maximum benefit from available treatments and provides an opportunity to volunteer for clinical trials or studies. It also provides time to plan for the future.
How Best Living Care Take Care Of
Our Dementia Patients
Every Dementia patient and caregiver is different, and their bond is no exception. While it is true that communication is essential, it can still take some time to be accustomed to taking care of Dementia patients.
In spite of that, our team redefines dementia care with compassion, understanding, and unwavering support. We believe in the power of personalized care that honors the individuality of each person living with dementia. Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment where every client’s journeys are met with dignity, respect, and a deep commitment to enhancing their quality of life.
The best practices that our team employs to take care for our dementia patients are as follows:
What makes Best Living Care
Different?
In healthcare settings, Comfort and Safety are our shared objectives. However, our Compassion and Professionalism are what set Best Living Care apart from the rest.
We have carefully chosen and trained members of our staff. Time efficiency and flexibility are values we uphold and implement. In addition to being skilled healthcare professionals, we also respect and practice kindness and sympathy.
Why BLC Caregivers?
We make sure to ask applicants about their prior experiences as caregivers during the hiring process, and dementia care has always been a part of their background and experience. We continue to provide an emphasize ongoing training and support staff to ensure they have knowledge and skills to effectively care for individuals with dementia including empathy, patience, and effective communication techniques.
There may not be a treatment for dementia, and occasionally we sense the need to resist change and cling more firmly to the person we used to know. However, hope remains. We will take care of your loved ones with dignity and respect, with adequate substantial training and shared experiences, Best Living Care will continue to provide effective and efficient service from our Hearts to your Home.
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