Masterclass: Advancing Dementia Care for Aging Services

For individuals living with dementia, everyday activities have a major impact on their brain function, behavioral responses, functional abilities and sense of well-being. When it comes to home care, having a person-centered approach to care can make a big difference in overall outcomes.

As a philosophy of care built around the needs of the individual, person-centered care calls for the caregivers to develop a respectful interpersonal connection that will allow them to create a comfortable, flexible and safe environment where the individual can thrive. This philosophy also helps with having a better understanding of when adjustments are needed in the care plan.

Tune into today’s ComForConnections masterclass for the latest strategies and best practices for enhancing dementia care through a person-centered care philosophy. Stephanie Wierzbicka, Manager of Strategic Health Care Programs at ComForCare  Franchise Systems, LLC, will share her insights. Learn more about the following:

• Understanding dementia and why caregiving for individuals with dementia differs from other types of caregiving
• Key stages of disease progression and the importance of recognizing how these stages impact caregiving strategies and decisions
• Understanding care strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, highlighting the effectiveness of advanced staff training
• Best practices for aligning care strategies with the individualized caregiver plan of care — ensuring that care is person-centered and effective

 

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