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Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disease and the most commonly known form of dementia. What you may not know, is that Dementia is not a specific disease. It is actually an overall term used to describe a group of symptoms specific to memory loss and other cognitive impairments that are serious enough to interfere with your loved one’s daily activities.

If your elderly loved one in Scarborough, Ontario, is suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, caring for them can take a tremendous toll on your own physical and emotional well-being. Because of the progressive nature of the disease, many families choose the support and assistance of home care professionals like Senior Helpers. As the leading industry experts in Alzheimer's and dementia care, you can trust Senior Helpers to make your loved one's life, and yours, much easier and more enjoyable.

We will work with you to create a customized home care plan that changes as your loved one's needs change. Our care team has extensive training and experience in providing the right level of individual care and support, while carefully monitoring everything from medication to daily activities. Our goal is to create a positive environment and activities that focus on what your loved one is still able to do, not what they can no longer do. We do this through our Senior Gems® program.

Senior Gems®

Senior Gems®

Senior Gems®: Helping Caregivers Assess and Provide Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Senior Gems® created by Senior Helpers®, is a method to provide the support and care strategies your loved one needs, whether they’re experiencing minor memory loss or late-stage dementia. Our focus remains on what is precious and unique about each individual, no matter the current circumstances. 

As a progressive disease, change is a constant when it comes to dementia. Every day may require different strategies and levels of care. Through it all, Senior Helpers takes a positive approach and aims to give your senior the means to enjoy a meaningful and purposeful life at home. 

The Senior Gems is based on the Gems™, techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care which was created and developed by Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. The Gems classification system allows trained Senior Helpers caregivers to:

  • Identify the characteristics of different stages of dementia
  • Understand what a person can still do based on a gem level
  • Use specific strategies based on gem level to care for our seniors
  • Create the best plan for caring for the individual long term and adapt that plan as required

Why Senior Gems®?

This program is designed to help caregivers and families care for people who are living with dementia. If someone in your life is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you can benefit from the tips and ideas presented by Senior Gems.

How Senior Helpers Uses Senior Gems®

At Senior Helpers, our comprehensive dementia care training programs were created in conjunction with renowned dementia care specialist Teepa Snow, OTR/L, of Positive Approach, LLC. Our goal is to provide the right level of care for each senior in regard to their specific circumstances. A care plan could include:

  • Activities that encourage engagement in daily life
  • Opportunities for social interaction
  • Games and challenges that stimulate the brain
  • Reminiscence therapy

Our caregivers receive hours of online and in-person training to ensure they can help your loved one live comfortably and safely at home. Contact us today to get started.

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