Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia. The disease destroys brain cells and symptoms can include confusion, anger, mood swings, language breakdown and long-term memory loss. Independence is one of the first casualties in the battle against Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Leading Edge Senior Care provides in-home care that is administered by the most compassionate and highly trained professionals. Our approach to memory care first begins with shaping a caregiver’s mindset when it comes to caring for those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our Dementia Specialists complete an intense training that focuses on our approach to authentically becoming a friend to your loved one. Our Dementia Specialists will learn your loved one’s life story, individual personality, and incorporate all of the little things that make your loved one so special and unique.
Our Approach
Each person is unique, that is why we develop an individualized care plan that is unique to each person. We partner with families to discover their loved ones Life Story and meaningful pastimes. We collect memories, photos, and gather activities that our Dementia Specialists use to create a Life’s Memory Book that is used to engage with your loved one in meaningful ways. Paired with an in-depth assessment and an understanding of difficult behaviors, we develop an individualized care plan that helps to manage behaviors and create joyful moments.
We enhance the physical, emotional, and mental health of our clients through our support by:
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Minimizing depression through companionship
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Maintaining proper nutrition through meal planning and meal preparation
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Ensuring safety
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Social interaction helps keep the mind sharp
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Exercise improves physical and emotional health