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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services

The challenges of caring for a loved one who’s suffering from dementia can be overwhelming. Our professional caregivers can ease the burden with customized home care services that ensure a higher quality of life for you, your loved one, and your entire family.

To provide the most effective method of home care services for your family’s unique situation, Home Helpers dementia caregivers receive specialized training and are highly experienced in dementia care; in fact, many are certified in Alzheimer’s care through our partnership with the National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care (NCBAC).

If you need help with a loved one with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, please call us at (918) 480-8489 and schedule your free in-home care assessment today!

dementia In-Home care Services in tulsa, OK

Some benefits of our Dementia & Alzheimer's care in Tulsa include:

  • 24/7 monitoring and support
  • Stimulating social opportunities that stimulate brain activity
  • Tailored care & nutrition
  • Physical activity to improve quality of life
  • Increased safety and sense of independence
  • Assistance with activities of daily living
  • Medication management services
  • Support for family members
  • Transportation services to access medical care or events
  • Guidance on how to create a secure environment

To learn more about our Dementia care services in Tulsa, OK, call us at (918) 480-8489 or contact us online to schedule your free in-home care assessment.

What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to a set of symptoms affecting cognitive abilities and daily functioning. It is characterized by a decline in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. On the other hand, Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all cases.

Dementia is a broad term that encompasses various conditions, including Alzheimer's disease. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and more. Each type of dementia has distinct causes, symptoms, and progression patterns, but they all share the common feature of cognitive decline.

Alzheimer's disease, specifically, is a progressive brain disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits (amyloid plaques and tau tangles) in the brain, leading to the death of brain cells and the shrinking of brain tissue. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

While dementia is a broader term that encompasses multiple conditions, Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia. Not all dementia cases are caused by Alzheimer's disease, as there are other causes and types of dementia. Understanding the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia is crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and appropriate support for individuals and their families affected by these conditions.

Does your loved one need support and care for dementia or Alzheimer's? Contact our Tulsa dementia caregivers by calling (918) 480-8489 or contact us online.

Steps to Care

  1. 1.
    Initial Call Once we’ve received your information, we will have a detailed call to gather more information on the care situation, answer any pressing concerns, and set up a time to meet in person.
  2. 2.
    In-home Care Assessment Here we will answer all your questions, and ask some of our own to craft a Cared-4℠ Customized Care Plan to your unique needs.
  3. 3.
    Start of Care We will come with our Caregiver on the first day of care to go through the Care Plan together and help with introductions.
  4. 4.
    Client Visits Once we have begun care, we will pop in at times our Caregiver is there to see how things are going and determine if we need to adjust the Care Plan.