Dementia and Memory Care

Dementia Care

The brain is a precious thing. When it starts to fail us, it can have devastating results on your well-being and cause undue stress to your loved ones. There are many types of dementia. Each type has its own sets of nuances that our team has been trained to handle. Caring for someone with dementia can drastically change your life. We are here to ease the burden dementia causes. Our goal is to relieve the stress this disease places on your family, whether you are at the beginning stages of this disease or at the end of life.

The Dementia Umbrella

There are many different types of dementia. Many people know the term Alzheimer’s disease. This is the most prevalent type of this disease. 60-80% of patients with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. This has led to the terms being used interchangeably over the years, but in fact there are currently 11 brain disorders listed under the dementia umbrella. Each disorder has a slightly different cause but each leads to devastating consequences on the person’s life.

Our Process

Disease progression and treatment are varied for this disease. For this reason, we customize care for each patient, starting with a free evaluation by a dementia professional who will visit your Michigan home. We work hand-in-hand with the patient’s primary care physician and specialists, delivering a holistic approach to dementia care that benefits patients and their families alike.

Why Choose AmeriStaff

AmeriStaff Nursing Services recognizes that with so many nuances with dementia, the treatment calls for an individualized approach. For this reason, we ensure that our home health care providers are up to date with the latest dementia care education. Part of our care includes getting to know the little details of a person’s life. The details that make a patient special. Choose the team that cares about you!