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The Devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease |How We’re Making A Difference

The Devastation of Alzheimer’s DiseaseHow We’re Making a Difference

Sequim Port Ludlow Port Townsend

675 N. Fifth Avenue 9483 Oak Bay Road 74 Kala Square PlaceSequim, WA 98382 Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Port Townsend, WA 98368

(360) 681-2511 (360) 437-9884 (360) 385-6357

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Alzheimer’s disease can strike anyone, anywhere

5 million older Americans have already been affected by Alzheimer’s

It’s a disease that always gets worse and always ends up needing full-time assistance with daily living

The Devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease |How we’re Making A Difference

The Devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease |How we’re Making A Difference

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and is a progressive, irreversible and incurable disease that causes deterioration of brain cellsAlzheimer’s creates a buildup in the brain of abnormal substances called amyloid plaques (harmful protein deposits) and neurofibrillary tangles – twisted fibers inside of brain neurons that inhibit their normal function


Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s:

Anxiety

Depression

Short-term memory loss

Withdrawal


More Serious Symptoms:

Hoarding

Pacing/wandering

Restlessness

Disorientation

Personality changes


Treating Alzheimer’s

Prescription medications

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Diets rich in antioxidants

Regular physical exercise

Daily mental stimulation

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but treatments to reduce risk/slow down progression include:


By the year 2050, there will be nearly 87 million people in the U.S. over age 65—21% of the American population

The incidence of Alzheimer’s increases from 3% at age 65 to nearly 50% after age 85

This will result in an additional 13-16 million people in the U.S. expected to develop Alzheimer’s


Home Instead Senior Care’s CAREGivers:

Help seniors in their homes with non-medical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, errands and companionship

They also provide supervision and security to those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias

Home Instead Senior Care has a special partnership with a renowned Alzheimer’s organization


Alzheimer’s Training Manual

Pathology and symptoms of the disease

Understanding diseases similar to Alzheimer’s

Building a relationship with an Alzheimer’s client

Working within the person’s physical surroundings

Managing difficult behaviors

Helping the client remain independent for as long as possible

Home Instead Senior Care’s partnership is with The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers in San Diego, CA.Together we developed the first training program for non-medical caregivers. The manual provides comprehensive, practical training in caring for Alzheimer’s:

Within a franchise, one person is designated as the local Alzheimer’s program administrator. Upon training completion, the administrator trains CAREGivers in Alzheimer’s care.

CAREGivers are tested three times during training and can immediately begin applying the techniques. Upon program completion, they receive a Certificate of Achievement.

“Train-the-Trainer” Approach:


“For these patients, any waking moment can bring fear and

confusion. Because of what Home Instead Senior Care has taught us, we’re really making life a lot better for the people we work with. We’re up close and personal with these clients. Helping them to have a better day–that’s what I enjoy.”

Ann LaReau, Wilmington, NC 2005 Home Instead “CAREGiver of the Year” for the

Mid-Atlantic region, who works primarily with Alzheimer’s clients


Emphasizing short, simple sentences

Regular eye contact

Appropriate body language

Home Instead Senior Care’s approach to helping Alzheimer’s clients is to encourage ongoing communication:


CAREGivers help add structure to their day

They help minimize time spent alone

They help reduce wandering

They create a safer environment for the person

CAREGivers can recognize when clients havetoo much stimulation

CAREGivers are also trained to help clients when they are moved to nursing facilities or Alzheimer’s special-care units:


CAREGivers learn how to build relationships with their clients that allow them to adapt to their care and meet their individual needs

Home Instead CAREGivers also help the families of Alzheimer’s clients by providing respite care for those taking care of loved ones

Our groundbreaking Alzheimer’s CAREGiver training program has helped those with the disease do the things they’ve always enjoyed doing—and in the comfort of their own homes


If you’d like to learn more about our services, or if you’re interested in employment as a

Home Instead CAREGiver, please contact the closest office —

a local, independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care® franchise.

Serving Clallam & Jefferson Counties of the North Olympic Peninsula with offices in Sequim, Port Ludlow, & Port

Townsend.



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