Staying Home with Dementia

So anytime someone goes into a long-term placement facility, or nursing home assisted living memory care unit, it is never going to be one-on-one care. You’re never going to have one-on-one care unless you’re hiring a private caregiver to sit with that individual. And so with long-term care placement, that’s very different than at home, where individuals will have usually one-on-one care. Even if it’s their family and they know those people, you know, they’re familiar. What we know about dementia and all aspects is that changes in routine, and changes in the environment can really cause a decline and continue to cause
confusion. ~ Julie Leith
Title: Staying Home with Dementia

Talking Points:

1.    Is it possible to keep someone at home when they have been diagnosed with dementia?

2.    What are the pros of keeping someone with dementia at home rather than in a memory care facility?

3.    What are the cons of keeping someone with dementia at home rather than in a memory care facility?

4.    What resources do you recommend to help dementia patients stay in their homes?

5.    How can you help a family keep someone with dementia at home?

Contact Julie

Email: info@durableassistance.com

Phone:
281-387-5413

Website:
Aging in Place: Durable Assistance &
Consulting

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Bio:

Julie Leith, LMSW, MBA, is a social worker with
25 years of experience helping people from all walks of life. She has a
particular focus on case management and providing resources and services to her
clients. Julie is passionate about ensuring that her patients have access to
the best possible care, which often requires advocacy on their behalf.

Upon completing an MBA from Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, she founded Durable Assistance & Consulting LLC
to help families struggling with the challenges of caring for aging parents,
individuals and families facing the challenges with all forms of dementia,
chronically ill children with a focus on those struggling with dysautonomia,
and individuals with other needs affecting their ability to maintain dignity,
independence, and quality of life. Julie knows firsthand how difficult these
challenges can be and are committed to helping as many people as possible. Her
company provides much-needed support and assistance, allowing families to
maintain their independence and quality of life.

Julie also supports numerous local and
international philanthropic organizations, including Higher Up Texas and St.
Jude Children’s Hospital. She is a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International,
the National Association of Social Workers, and Texas Women in Business Bay
Area.