New At-Home Care Service For Alzheimer’s And Dementia Patients in Staunton, VA

Virginia-based Visiting Angels Staunton upgrades its dementia care program to include enhanced services for persons with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The organization serves Staunton and the neighboring communities of Augusta County. Call 540-688-3958 or visit https://www.visitingangels.com/staunton/home for more.

Staunton,United States - October 20, 2022 /PressCable/ —

The caregivers at Visiting Angels in Staunton, Virginia have announced an update to their dementia care program which will now include personalized strategies for patients with Alzheimer’s. The service area for Visiting Angels Staunton includes Dooms, Harriston, Waynesboro, Jolivue, Verona, Afton and Grottoes.

More details can be found at https://www.visitingangels.com/staunton/home

The new dementia care system includes a comprehensive consultation with the patient and their family before any service is prescribed. This allows the patient to become comfortable with their caregivers, as well as develop a sense of trust. Patients who become upset when confronted with unfamiliar faces are particularly sensitive about this topic.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting about six million people throughout the United States. The illness appears as progressive memory loss, preventing older individuals from having a joyful and productive life. Alzheimer’s may lead to significant cognitive impairment, including not remembering how to return home at its worst.

Visiting Angels Staunton understands these risks and has established a program that brings together the most up-to-date fact-based caregiver services with empathetic attention. Its in-home caregiver services are designed to meet the specific demands of the patient, whether it’s meal preparation or emotional support.

To ensure that patients and caregivers are safe, Visiting Angels Staunton have implemented new protocols that follow the latest health guidelines, for example, around sanitizing. The organization also understands how important it is for families to save money during this time, and is offering a free initial consultation.

The patient and his or her family can choose the services they require. Visiting Angels Staunton assists elders with daily chores like medicine reminders, errand running, patient bathing, grooming, and dressing. Its dementia care program aims to help seniors live as fully engaged a life as possible while also providing relief for family caregivers.

A family member states of Visiting Angels Staunton “You provided assistance when I didn’t know where to turn.”

To discover more about dementia, families are encouraged to visit the Visiting Angels Staunton website and read the educational resource tab.

Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://www.visitingangels.com/staunton/home

Contact Info:
Name: Chris Dickey
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Organization: Visiting Angels Staunton VA
Address: 427 Lee Jackson Highway, A01, Staunton, Virginia 24401, United States
Phone: +1-540-688-3958
Website: https://www.visitingangels.com/staunton/home

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