Comfort Makers Dementia and Memory Loss Care
Caring for a person with a memory loss condition, such as Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia or Parkinson’s, requires special skill and understanding. All of our caregivers are trained to communicate in ways that can be easily understood and preserve the dignity of the person with memory loss. In addition to communication skills, our caregivers know how to:
Provide appropriate stimulation
Support abilities that your loved one still has
Create a soothing, dementia-friendly environment
Identify and avoid triggers for emotional outbursts
Employ redirection techniques to calm distressing reactions
Strategize to address sundowning
Protect against wandering
This program offers
Hygiene and grooming
Medication reminders
Home making and house keeping
Laundry
Meal preparation
Socialization
Errands and shopping
Mental stimulation and memory games
Restorative care to improve and maintain mobility
Plant care & pet care
Personal care
Our goal with this program
To support INDEPENDENCE and to deliver dignified care so older adults can remain in the home for as long as possible if that is their wish.
To give every older adult the opportunity to enjoy a high quality of life on their own terms where ever they call home regardless of their life limiting diagnosis.
To make care affordable by offering care that is not restrictive or limited to a specific number of hours per shift.
To help the family caregivers to keep sane and to promote their work life balance so that caregiving become a less stressful and a more gratifying experience.
“My Mom was living in an assisted living in Scappoose and wandered off one too many times. We were told she would have to move and until that happened she'd need 24 hour supervision. Luckily someone told me about Comfort Makers! Within a few hours they were onsite to make an assessment of her needs and were ready at that time to help care for her. I think Mom got a little spoiled having someone around to walk with, listen to her stories and just keep her safe. It was a tough situation and I'm very thankful for Katie and her outstanding team.”
– Kim Hulings