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Alzheimer’s Care Services in Fort Wayne

The symptoms and progression of dementia can be difficult to handle, not only emotionally, but in a care context as well. Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a group of symptoms relating to cognitive impairment and memory loss, often seen in diseases like Alzheimer’s. Once these impairments become serious enough to interfere with your loved one’s daily life, it’s time to seek professional assistance. Senior Helpers is a renowned leader in senior care, offering specialized Alzheimer’s care Fort Wayne programs for seniors in Leo, Cedarville, Huntertown, and surrounding communities.

Our care team will work closely with you, your family, and your loved one’s medical team, to create a custom plan for them to stay as safe and healthy as possible. This is particularly important as the disease progresses, as you may find yourself needing more assistance over time. Thankfully, our Fort Wayne Alzheimer’s care professionals are trained to help those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia across Leo, Cedarville, and Huntertown. Through our innovative Senior Gems® program, we help your loved one focus on what they can do - not on what they can’t - supporting their best mental, emotional, and physical health.

Senior Gems®

Senior Gems®

Senior Gems®: Helping Caregivers Assess and Provide Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Senior Gems® created by Senior Helpers®, is a method used provide effective strategies for support and care for your loved one for everything from normal aging through late stage dementia. Through Senior Gems®, we are able to focus on what is precious and unique about each senior.

Changes take place as their disease progresses, but by taking a positive approach to care and using strategies that work, Senior Helpers can help your loved one to continue to live a purposeful life at home. The Senior Gems® is based on techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care.

The Gems classification system allows trained Senior Helpers caregivers to:

  • Identify the characteristics of different stages of dementia
  • Understand what a person can still do based on a gem level
  • Use specific strategies based on gem level to care for our seniors.
  • Create the best plan for caring for the individual long term.

Why Senior Gems®?

The Senior Gems® helps families and caregivers prepare and care for those loved ones who are living with dementia. If your loved one is showing signs of dementia, you can benefit from the concepts and the tips that the Senior Gems® provides.

How Senior Helpers Uses Senior Gems®

Senior Helpers has created comprehensive training programs for caregivers throughout the country. This ensures each senior receives the right kind of care for their unique situation.

A sample care plan for your loved one may include activities that:

  • Encourage engagement in daily life
  • Create opportunities for social interaction
  • Stimulate the brain
  • Reminiscence therapy

From hours of introductory training to on-going training delivered both online and in-person throughout the year, our caregivers are prepared to help your loved one live comfortably and safely at home.