To identify elderlies who are suspected of Alzheimer. Knowing and recognizing that one has suffered from a memory problem early is important because doctors need to exclude other conditions that also cause deterioration of memory. Although there is currently no treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, other conditions that lead to memory deterioration may have a treatment or intervention. These conditions include other neurological illnesses for example Parkinson’s disease; strokes; and psychological illnesses, for example, depressions.
An early confirmation of Alzheimer’s has many benefits. Patients can take actions that may slow down the progression of memory loss such as maintaining good health. Patients can also benefit for early planning and coordination working with healthcare professionals, social workers and caregivers so that normal daily functions can be maintained longer and transition to assisted living smoother.
Providing assessment services in community environments for suspected patients can reduce their nervousness or resistance of treatment. All assessments are conducted by professionals such as registered nurses, occupational therapists or social workers. Use of internationally recognised and applicable assessment tools for local elders to conduct in-depth assessments of cognitive function, sentiment, physical function and other cognitive impairment symptoms. After the assessment, if necessary, appropriate counselling services or medical referrals will be made to enable patients to receive proper treatment as soon as possible.
Day Care Centre provides a variety of activities and trainings designed by occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and professionals for dementia’s elderlies. Activities can be varied from personal care, rehabilitation training, physiotherapy, cognitive and sensory training, memory training, reality orientation, physical exercise, nursing, social and recreational activities etc. Services may include transportation (to and from Centre) and meals. The objective is to maintain and enhance the cognitive function of the elderlies and delay the deterioration. At the same time, to release the pressure and stress of the caregivers.
To design personalized training programme for each Alzhemeir’s patient according to their needs and abilities. Training includes daily life skills, cognitive and memory training, reality orientation and concentration. Also provide safety assessments and improvement recommendations on home environment for the patients. Other services include simple home training for carers so they have a better understanding of the patients needs.
In addition to providing a comprehensive assessment and design appropriate home-based training services such as daily life training, cognitive and memory training, service also including meal delivery, household cleaning, escort and general personal care services.
Provide accommodation and residential care for Alzheimer’s patients, services including meals, simple cognitive training, rehabilitation exercise and personal care. Aim to relieve stress of their families and support to carers.
Memory Clinic provides memory and cognitive assessment for people with suspected cognitive impairment. Early diagnosis helps medical staff, social workers and family caregivers to provide patients with necessary support so to delay the deterioration of their abilities and relieve pressure in caring, thus improving the patients’ quality of life. A number of clinics also provide cognitive training, rehabilitation activities and therapy etc.
Daily care for dementia’s elderlies is challenging, difficult and needs great patience. Caregivers may feel helpless due to the change in the state of the dementia person; at the same time, caregivers may feel lonely, anxious, self-blaming, depressed, angry, and even mentally and physically burdened. It is important that caregivers to free up their own time from the responsibility of caring, learn to recognize their own pressure and care for themselves, and relieve the stress and fatigue caused by long-term care of people with dementia. By doing this, the relationship with the elderlies can be enhanced and have a positive and quality life. Support service includes hotline, organise support groups, regular carers gatherings, etc.
Training courses or workshops organised by professionals such as occupational therapists, nurses, doctors or social workers in order to strengthen dementia care knowledge and skills of the caregivers or maids. To provide effective solutions and support for caregivers in response to their needs and difficulties.
Online platforms / websites provide different information on dementia such as symptoms, diseases management, caring tips, community resources etc, to let suspected or confirmed dementia’s elderlies and their carers easily to get useful information and have a better understanding of Alzheimer’s.
Organize talks, seminars, exhibitions to increase public awareness and concern about dementia, correct the misconception of this disease and encourage the acceptance of the patients.
