Essence Health Services
Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia and is the most common cause of dementia in the Canada.
While memory loss is one of the most common indicators and symptoms of both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease specifically, it is not the only symptom. Dementia can affect behavior, speech, emotions and feelings and thought processes.
Symptoms of dementia can include problems with:
- Memory loss.
- Thinking speed.
- Mental sharpness and quickness.
- Language, such as using words incorrectly, or trouble speaking.
- Understanding.
- Judgement.
- Mood.
- Movement.
- Difficulties doing daily activities.
- Keep our clients and their families at the heart of the care we provide.
- Take time to learn about the client and their story.
- Ensure that we provide care with the utmost dignity and respect.
- Support clients with their emotional, physical and cognitive wellbeing.
- Take time to understand usual routines and build these into the care we provide.
- Support with maintaining social connections and relationships.
- Support the client to make decisions themselves.
- Ensure the client is kept safe.
- Alleviate pressure for caring relatives.
- Help to support a safe, clean home environment.
- Provide nutritious meals, and support hydration.
- Assist with personal care and medication.
- Build positive relationships with the client and their families.
- Engage the client in activities that they enjoy.
- Use reminiscence techniques where appropriate.
- Encouragement to engage in social events and remain a part of their community.