Dementia Caregivers in Newtown Square, PA
Care. Connection. Companionship.
Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be a challenging journey. Newtown Square, PA Dementia Caregivers understands that dementia poses many changes that require personalized care, expertise, and compassion. Newtown Square, PA Dementia Caregivers is an option for providing support to individuals, without moving them from their current residence. We provide the support and guidance in home or wherever home may be.
NursePartners’ approach to Alzheimer’s and Newtown Square, PA Dementia Caregivers is based on The GEMS™: Brain Change Model created by Teepa Snow. NursePartners recognizes Teepa’s positive approach to care as an effective method to provide care for loved ones affected by dementia. This approach categorizes dementia stages with six different gemstones, defined by unique characteristics. Click here for an overview of the classification system.
Trained carepartners have years of dementia experience and undergo rigorous trained modules and role playing scenarios with dementia practitioners and coaches. We know to adjust care accordingly to a client’s needs and preferences.
After an initial assessment, we create a plan of care to help your loved one live comfortably and safely. This positive approach allows carepartners to fill their time together with meaningful activities and positive interactions to best support every stage.
Our Newtown Square, PA Dementia Caregivers carepartners are dedicated to improving quality of life. By keeping a record of everything from mood behaviors, health complications, and daily activities, we begin to understand what factors contribute to positive moods and overall happiness.
By appreciating and understanding what is changing and what is still possible, we generate a plan of care that is positive and productive
Some of the services we provide are:
Companionship- Meal preparation
- Bathing, grooming, and hygiene
- Mobility assistance
- Transferring and positioning
- Feeding / diet monitoring
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Light housekeeping
- Errands and shopping
- Medication reminders
- Incidental transportation