Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

About 40,000 individuals in Ireland have Alzheimer's disease and related dementia - a  number that is expected to reach nearly 104,000 by 2037. These are not just statistics; they represent millions of families with loved ones who require special care, both at home and in nursing homes.

If you are struggling to care for a loved one with dementia it is important to remeber you are not alone. Almost 2,000 families like yours have trusted Home Instead Senior Care to provide one-on-one home care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Alzheimer and Dementia Care Training

Home Instead CAREGivers complete a training programme designed by national and international renowned dementia and Alzheimer's experts such as the Dementia Services and Development Centre at St James Hospital in Dublin and the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centre in the USA.

This means our  CAREGivers are provided with the latest in Alzheimer's education and home care techniques, so you can be assured your loved one is being care for by a  trusted professional.

CAREGivers are trained to:

• Maintain a safe environment
• Manage changing behaviors
• Provide nutritious meals
• Provide mind-stimulating activities
• Create social interaction
• Supervise daily activities

CAREGivers can also provide assistance with enhancing and restoring the simple pleasures of life, such as a walk in the park, a ride in the car to get ice cream or spending time in the garden. These elder care activities are proven to maximise abilities and independence.

The best place for a person with memory loss is in familiar surroundings. The services provided by Home Instead Senior Care are a valuable, trusted solution to help your loved one maintain a regular routine,  enhancing his or her quality of life.

Useful Resources on Dementia Care:

Helping Families Cope - A Dementia and Alzheimer's Guide for Family Carers

Top Ten Tips for Dealing with People with Dementia - Information for family carers

Your Trusted Source for Alzheimer's and Dementia - A Guide for Family Carers

Dementia and Primary Care - A Guide for Healthcare Professionals Working in Dementia Care

Memory Clinics in Ireland - A Guide for Family Carers and Healthcare Professionals