In-home Dementia / Alzheimer's Care
"Memory Matters" - Activities & Support Program
Who is it for?
Memory Matters is a specialized home activities program, open to anyone diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our program also benefits stay-at-home caregivers and decreases caregiver stress and burnout.
What we do:
Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Program is specifically designed to manage the behaviors of individuals with Dementia better. After signing up, we will send certified Dementia / Alzheimer’s Specialists who are trained and certified by the Alzheimer’s Association to work with your loved one.
Certified Dementia Care Specialists with Alzheimer’s Care Training:
Our specialized staff receive Alzheimer’s Disease Specialist Training by Home Care Pulse, which is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for successfully incorporating the evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas:
- Alzheimer’s and dementia
- person-centered care
- assessment and care planning
- activities of daily living
- behaviors and communication
Our Alzheimer’s specialists choose activities based on a person’s level of Dementia, as well as their hobbies, likes, dislikes, and past and present memories.
Our Registered Nurse and Activities Coordinator also work together to monitor the effectiveness of each person’s activities within their care plan.
Can Alzheimer’s patients be effectively cared for at home?
Yes, but caring for a loved one with dementia at home requires careful planning and a strong support system. For this to be successful, families often need to:
- Coordinate a care network of family members and close friends.
- Get additional professional support from trained dementia in-home caregivers to provide specialized care.
- Use technology tools like Lifeline Medical Alert Systems to provide immediate alerts to family members or caregivers if there’s an emergency or a safety concern.
With the right preparation, support, and resources, home care can be a fulfilling and effective option for both the patient and the family.
Do you provide in-home care?
Yes. We work one-on-one with your loved one in your home, anywhere within Southeastern, PA. Specifically in Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County, and Northampton County, PA.
If you’d like to sign up for the Memory Matters program, please contact us online:
Need more information?
Give us a call and speak with Gerry Fioriglio, RN, our certified Dementia Practitioner, owner, and founder of Family Caregivers Network.
Memory Matters Program Goals:
- Improve memory function.
- Improve mood and decrease negative behaviors.
- Engage in social activities inside and outside of the home.
- Increase independence and control.
- Engage in moving, walking, simple exercise, and games.
- Engage in activities that slow the progression of the disease.
Take Action and Educate Yourself
There are many different forms of Dementia, and the word “dementia” is
the umbrella term used for all of these diseases. Dementia changes almost everything about the way a person perceives the world around them. Learning to better care for an individual with Dementia will lead to a better quality of life for everyone.
All of our employees are trained in the field of Dementia. However, some of our staff received additional training to become certified Dementia/Alzheimer’s specialists through the Alzheimer’s Association and work with our Memory Matters Program.
