Dementia Counseling

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be devastating and at the very least enormously life-changing for the entire family! This shocking news often leaves families in a state of denial. A brief period is seemingly normal and okay, however this is the time to learn all you can about the disease process and seek professional assistance to get through this long and difficult journey.

The dementia health care system is disjointed. Physicians are important for diagnosis and treatment, but offer no coping mechanisms for day-to-day support. Community services assist with home care needs and companionship, but offer limited educational support for families. Attorneys give legal advice, but rarely understand the disease and often ‘band-aid’ issues with no long term plan. The solution is to work with one service provider that will help you access and achieve the best possible care based upon your specific needs.

A dementia care manager is a professional with specialized knowledge and expertise in caring for individuals with organic brain disease. Dementia care management usually involves an in-depth assessment, the development of a care plan, assistance in arrangements for services, family counseling and monitoring the care of the person living with this disease. If you have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, give us a call or contact our Qualified Dementia Care Specialist, Sally Brewer, today.