Dementia Care in Old City, Philadelphia
Care. Connection. Companionship.
It is a challenging journey to care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Old City, Philadelphia Dementia Care understands that dementia poses many changes that require personalized care, expertise, and compassion. Old City, Philadelphia Dementia Care is an option for providing support to individuals, without moving them from their current residence.
NursePartners’ approach to Alzheimer’s disease in Old City, Philadelphia Dementia Care is based on The GEMS™: Brain Change Model created by Teepa Snow. NursePartners recognizes Teepa’s positive approach to care as an effective method for working with those living with 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 are knowledgeable and experienced with dementia and adjust care accordingly. After an initial assessment, we create a customized 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, being as supportive as possible during each stage of dementia.
Old City, Philadelphia Dementia Care carepartners are dedicated to improving quality of life. We keep record of everything from mood behaviors, health complications, and daily activities. This allows us to understand what factors contribute to positive moods and overall happiness.
By appreciating and understanding what is changing and what is still possible, we create 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
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