What We Provide
Day-to-Day Management
Each day, victims of dementia face challenges with basic tasks such as bathing or showering, picking out clothes and getting dressed, preparing meals, grocery shopping, and housework. On top of those, the additional stressors of remembering to take medications and attend doctor’s visits must be maintained with the proper communicative approaches and precise routine.Help managing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, including sundowning and other sleep issues, irritability, depression, hallucinations, memory loss, repetition, and wandering, requires assistance from professionals that understand the reasons behind each of these behaviors, and how to respond to them in a constructive manner. Choosing Coastal Home Care guarantees that you will be provided highly capable, trained nursing professionals.
Comfort
As a person suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia moves from the early to middle and late stages of the disease, the stress of their progressing symptoms can be a large emotional burden on both them and their family members. In addition to the frustration of memory loss, anxiety and depression can be taxing and difficult to alleviate without the right amount of patience. By modifying their favorite activities, and promoting self-expression, we can help insert joy and fun into their everyday lives. To minimize confusion and fear, Coastal Home Care will work with you to provide care in a comfortable, familiar, and safe environment.
Safety
With wandering, forgetfulness, and diminished physical ability, there are notable safety risks involved for someone with a dementia diagnosis. The team at Coastal Home Care, knows which procedures to take to be sure your loved one’s home is optimal for reducing risk of accidental injury, as well as what steps to take in the event of an actual emergency.