MACEDONIA, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2017) – Locally owned ComForCare of Macedonia, a premier provider of in-home care, recently completed corporate certification in DementiaWise, ComForCare’s comprehensive program designed to enhance the lives of those with dementia.
DementiaWise is a person-centered approach to care that uses behavioral interventions to help people with dementia continue to live at home, where they are most comfortable and content. The program teaches compassionate, practical strategies to support clients at all stages of dementia through the end of life.
“Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. With DementiaWise training, our team has the tools to optimize each client’s remaining skills and abilities,” said ComForCare of Macedonia owner Maria Dubnicka. “This certification reflects our dedication to providing specially trained caregivers who can help our clients in the area live their best life possible.”
Maria recently won the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce Chamber Star Award – see related article here.
The DementiaWise program meets the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the areas of Alzheimer’s and Dementia® Disease Awareness, Strategies for Caring for the Person with Dementia, Communications and Understanding Behavior, Social Needs and Activities, and Eating Well.
To learn more about DementiaWise or in-home care, contact ComForCare of Macedonia at 440-914-0334.
About ComForCare
ComForCare is a premier provider of in-home care with nearly 200 independently owned and operated locations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., helping seniors live independently in their own homes and continue to do all the things they love. Its compassionate caregivers can assist with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation and errands. ComForCare also offers special programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and can provide services to individuals with disabilities or those recovering from an illness or surgery.
More information is available at www.comforcare.com.
