Dementia Education/Care Consulting

Providing dementia care consulting, including education and ongoing support, is a complex yet fulfilling part of our work at Guiding Seniors LLC Consultants. We are knowledgeable about the various care options, their costs, and the challenges they present.

Impact on Families: Caring for a loved one with dementia affects the whole family, impacting their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Research indicates that over 60% of caregivers feel overwhelmed.

Education and Planning: We continuously update our knowledge on dementia care to help families provide the best care while minimizing emotional and financial strain. Our experienced team coordinates immediate care needs and plans for future requirements.

Person-Centered Care Approach: We follow a person-centered care philosophy, recommended by the Alzheimer’s Association, which focuses on the needs and preferences of the individual. This approach helps us understand the person we are serving so we can develop the most effective care plan. We respect the individual’s sense of self, which persists despite a dementia diagnosis.

Our Approach to Dementia Care Consulting Includes:

Getting to Know the Individual: We learn about the person with dementia and their family — their values, beliefs, interests, abilities, and preferences, both past and present. This understanding shapes all our actions and recommendations.
Seeing from Their Perspective: We strive to understand the world as the person with dementia sees it. This empathetic approach helps validate their feelings and maintain connections with them and their family.
Developing a Meaningful Care Plan: We create care plans that offer opportunities for meaningful engagement, support personal interests and preferences, allow for choices, and acknowledge that even in advanced stages, individuals can still experience joy, comfort, and meaning.
Building Caring Relationships: It’s important that those with dementia are surrounded by people who treat them with dignity and respect, supporting their individuality wherever care is provided.
Supporting a Nurturing Community: We foster a community that provides comfort and creates opportunities for success, helping to relieve the stresses associated with dementia and ensuring comprehensive support for all involved.
Evaluating and Adapting the Care Plan: We regularly review and adjust our care plans based on the latest best practices and feedback, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs of the individual and their family.

Our approach ensures that every aspect of care is thoroughly considered, providing a supportive and effective environment for individuals with dementia and their families.