If you, your parent, or spouse provide care for a loved one with dementia, this video is a must watch!
In this video, we give you easy-to-implement tips and guidance on dementia care living choices. We also discuss when to move so that you and your loved one can have a better dementia journey. Timing is critical for everyone concerned.
We discuss…
The importance of knowing the person’s capabilities and behaviors
What to look for when researching communities that fit your loved one’s current and future needs
Factors that are not important, but family THINK they are
Critical Factors in Deciding a Dementia Care Move
Here are some of the critical elements to look for in a community or group home. Click on the link to the article below for more details.
- Entire staff that is dementia-trained
- Safety such as pull cords in the bathroom, alarms on the bed mattress, reaction time for caregivers when an alarm goes off, regular checkups night and day
- Clear processes for communication with the executive director (so important)
- Clean environment – no bad smells, clean dining area, clean rooms and interior bathroom
- Dual Programming based on acuity levels
- Several activities each day to stimulate the residents
Click on this link to read Pam Ostrowski’s article from Alzheimer’s TODAY magazine on
“Questions to Ask a Memory Care Community Before Moving In”
Remember to pay attention to the location where you download the document!
Watch "7 Factors in Deciding When to Move a Person with Dementia"
Our dementia experts, Pam Ostrowski and Paige Fairbanks-Gunn, have over 50 years of combined experience.
Pam Ostrowski, founder of Alzheimer’s Family Consulting, works one-on-one with dementia caregivers, guiding them through their daily challenges, talking about obligation, resentment, family dynamics, fatigue, and so much more.. She specializes in the emotional rollercoaster dementia caregivers experience over the many years of the journey.
Paige Fairbanks-Gunn, regional manager at Koelsch Senior Communities, works with families to find the right solution at the right budget while ensuring the best care for your loved one. She’s met with hundreds of families who questions when the right time is to move their loved one, what it will be like and what their options are.
Thank you to Koelsch Communities for sponsoring this important webinar series.
Be sure to explore the Learning Center for more dementia care tips and guidance.