DEMENTIA FAQs
DEMENTIA FAQs
How does Dementia different from Alzheimer’s?
Dementia affects the ENTIRE Brain which affects thinking, senses, physical movements, and emotions.
Is dementia care covered by Medicare?
Who pays for Dementia Care?
How much does dementia care cost?
How to care for patients with dementia
Dementia demands specialized care.
Benefits of Home uses an ability-based approach is based on Positive Approach to Care®. We provide care for the dementia client “where they are” with their disease using a specialized care plan and approach v. a clinical-based (“what can’t they do”, what “stage” are they in) model. We help family members “shift focus” and help them to understand how the disease is impacting their loved one.
We employ several specialized dementia care resources:
• Dementia Resource Guide (recommend you start here)
• Dementia FAQs (you’re reading it!)
• Family Dementia Training—on the phone, zoom or in person—we help you understand the disease and discuss your situation
• Trained, compassionate and experienced caregivers and staff
What is the difference between memory care and assisted living communities
Call us at 913-422-1591
Serving Johnson, Wyandotte, Western Jackson Counties & Lawrence