Dementia Care with Secure Unit
Dementia is not a specific disease, but a name for a group of symptoms that interfere with people’s cognitive and social functioning to the point where it interferes with their daily life. The symptoms of dementia can be cause by Alzheimer ’s disease, Lewy body dementia, Vascular dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, and many others. Risk for dementia is increased by age and family history, but it is important to remember that it is not a typical sign of aging.
Some common symptoms of dementia are memory loss, difficulty with planning and organizing, and having trouble communicating. The symptoms can also be more serve, with people suffering from personality changes, paranoia, and hallucinations. Whatever the symptoms, it can be very difficult and frightening for both person with dementia and their loved ones. People with dementia often have difficulty in eating properly, taking their medication, and taking care of themselves in general; most need a lot of assistance in order to perform necessary daily activities. Taking care of someone with dementia is a huge burden for anyone to bear, but we are here to help.
We provide care for people with dementia and we have a secure unit to help people with the more serve symptoms. Our trained staff knows how to take care of people with this difficult disorder with dignity and compassion, and our highly individualized services makes sure that they get the best quality of care. We offer 24-hour skilled nursing services to ensure that your loved one is being taken care of at all times.
If you have any questions or concerns about our dementia care, please call us so our staff can give you more information about our services.