Providing dementia care for a loved one can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around the laws of physics. It involves attempting to make sense of what seems nonsensical, and reacting in ways that are counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned up to now. Yet with just a few basic tricks in your dementia care toolbox, you can feel more confident and effective in your role, and help the individual you love feel content, accepted, and understood.
Focusing on these steps from our experts in at-home care in St. Louis and the surrounding areas is a great place to overcome some of the common hurdles to providing the best dementia care.
Definitely! One of the best ways to provide the best care for someone you love with dementia is by partnering with a dementia care expert. At Compassionate Nursing Services, an award-winning provider of at-home care in St. Louis and the nearby communities, our caregivers are fully trained and experienced in creative, effective approaches to dementia care, and we’re here for you with as much or as little support as you need. Contact us at 314-432-4312 and let us know how we can help.
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