Dementia Care
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Compassionate Alzheimer’s and Dementia Home Care in Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill and Huntersville
For those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, completing everyday tasks at home can become increasingly difficult and even dangerous. FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte understands the challenges facing families with loved ones who are living with dementia, and our extensive dementia care services are designed to help those who are navigating this journey by providing individualized care with dignity and respect.
FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte has taken steps to change the culture of dementia care that we offer. In accordance with the guidelines for Organization Designation provided by Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), we are growing our team of PAC Certified Independent Professionals to guide learning and skills. While we are inspired by the content and methods included in a PAC Certification, our organization is solely responsible for the use and implementation of the approved content from PAC.
At an Aware level, FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte takes a Positive Approach to Care to the next level. Staff have been exposed to PAC content and skills. We have 2 PAC Certified Independent Trainers and a PAC Certified Coach on staff who actively train and coach within the organization on a regular basis. We are currently practicing PAC Skills and Teepa Snow’s Approach to care, while continuing to offer additional ongoing training to all caregivers. Videos and coaching are part of the routine for an organization, but hands-on skill practice takes place at all training sessions. Our leadership team attends practice sessions at the Snow Foundation to deepen our own skills.
Let our trained professionals help your family with dementia home care in Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill or Huntersville – book a consultation with our team today!
Individualized Dementia Care
Our personalized dementia and Alzheimer’s home care is designed to focus on the client, not the disease. Our goal is the same as yours – we want your loved one to live a life of purpose.
We know how important it is to establish a familiar, stable environment for a person living with dementia. That’s why, together with your loved one, we complete a booklet that provides us with details about his or her personal history, likes, dislikes, preferences and more. We want to find out what makes them happy, frustrated or anxious as well as what activities they enjoy. We want to learn who your loved one really is, not merely view them as a person with dementia.
We also understand how overwhelming and even frightening behavior changes brought on by dementia can be for families. You want peace of mind knowing your loved one feels safe and secure and that they are receiving the same loving care you would provide for them. Our high-quality dementia care can help alleviate the burden and fear families often have while allowing your loved one to remain in their own home, which is crucial to balancing moods.
Select FirstLight Home Care locations are certified to offer premium care for those with dementia and related disorders thanks to our Compassionate Memory Care Program. This award-winning program is designed to join the journey of those with dementia by adapting the overall approach to care.
You, the family, are integral to the dementia care services we provide for your loved one. We’ll ask you to participate in finding the right caregiver match for your family and to provide ongoing feedback throughout the process.
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Jack needs help with daily activities like eating and mobility. His caregiver, Cynthia, provides personalized support focused on Jack, not his dementia. This allows him to remain in the comfort and familiarity of his own home.
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