DEMENTIA CARE
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a broad term for severe memory, language, problem-solving, and other cognitive impairments that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia.
What is a certified Dementia Practitioner?
Ways a dementia practitioner can support well-being.
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Support: A CDP provides compassionate emotional support to you and your loved ones during challenging time.
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Advocacy: They serve as an advocate ensuring your voice is heard.
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Personalized Care: CDP tailor their approach to meet the unique requirements and values of the individual.
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Awareness: They have a thorough awareness of the disease and its impacts, allowing them to create personalized care and support.
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Practical Support: They can help with practical tasks, allowing members to focus on spending quality time together (Bathing, grooming, medication reminders and more).
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Utilize effective communication strategies: By slowing down and stay present, simplify your language, utilizing non-verbal communication, practicing active listening, incorporate visual aids.
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Strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors: By use of calm reassuring communication, identifying triggers to avoid future incidents, engaging in activities the person previously enjoyed, Simplify the environment and interactions, provide structure and routine.
Dementia Care at Butterfly Doula is designed for one purpose supporting a peaceful journey right at home.