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Alzheimer’s Care in Mishawaka

Have you or a loved one been dealing with memory loss and other cognitive deficits? Most people know dementia as a disease, when it is actually a broader term used to describe symptoms specific to memory loss and other cognitive impairments, which greatly hinder a person’s daily activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which is both progressive and degenerative.

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is often overwhelming and can take a toll emotionally and physically on family caregivers. For this reason, Senior Helpers is proud to serve the community with professional South Bend Alzheimer's care and dementia support services in Granger, Notre Dame, and other local communities. Additionally, we offer Alzheimer’s care Mishawaka to ensure residents in nearby areas receive the compassionate support they need. Our team of highly trained caregivers is here to provide you and your loved one support, so you can all lead enjoyable lives with added peace of mind.

Those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s have evolving needs and as those needs change, we are here to adapt. We provide South Bend Alzheimer’s care and dementia support services in Granger, Notre Dame, and surrounding areas. Our personalized support that focuses on the individual while assisting with daily activities such as medication reminders. Through our Senior Gems® program, we help seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s with the activities they can do, rather than the ones they cannot.

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.

Senior Gems® Video

Request our free, informative video, Your Guide to Supporting Family Members with Dementia, that can assist you in your efforts to help your family member with dementia.

View or Download the Gems® Video

Senior Gems® Video

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.