Dementia Care

At Bay Harbour Care Home, we provide memory and dementia care services. Our caring staff understands that memory impairment and dementia presents a difficult set of care challenges for families and loved ones. You will be able to breathe easier knowing that your loved one is in the hands of our trained and compassionate staff. We have created a safe and positive environment where your loved one will feel like they are right at home.

Dementia is the overall term used to describe a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory. It also includes the loss of cognitive functions such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning. Sometimes behavioral abilities are affected as well, and they can be severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform standard everyday activities. The most common cause of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer’s disease.

•  Memory loss
• Difficulty finding words
• Difficulty reasoning or problem-solving
• Difficulty with coordination and motor functions
• Confusion and disorientation
• Personality changes 

There is no cure for dementia; it is progressive and irreversible. It can be difficult to watch a loved one go through this, which is why it’s important to choose experienced caregivers. Our professionals know how best to care for this type of patient. 

• Empathize: Patients with dementia often become confused about their whereabouts and sometimes even the time period in which they are living. This is difficult to experience and difficult for loved ones to watch; our caring professionals understand that dementia services involve actively empathizing with our patients’ family members as well as the patients themselves. 
• Be Realistic: With dementia, caregivers must be realistic about what constitutes success. Our professionals strive to make sure our patients are as happy, safe, and comfortable as possible. We foster the good days and understand that there will be more difficult times as well. 
• Know What Dementia Entails: Dementia covers more than memory loss - some types of dementia manifest themselves as personality changes instead. The symptoms your loved one suffers will depend on the areas of the brain that are affected by the disease. As most types of dementia progress, the patients become less and less independent.
• Plan for the Future: When caring for a dementia patient, the only thing you can count on is that the condition will progress. Your loved one’s symptoms one day can be wildly different the next; because you should never grow accustomed to the status quo, it’s important to make early plans for the future. Our professionals constantly reassess the health status and care needs of our dementia patients, keeping in mind that their care needs will inevitably increase and planning ahead for any services they might require down the line. 

At Bay Harbour Care Home, we understand the challenges that arise when you are caring for those with dementia. That is why we provide compassionate and supportive care for our patients. Our care services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient depending on their symptoms, risks, and challenges. We build on each patient's strengths while encouraging them to choose daily activities to keep them socially engaged. Our team helps your loved ones move forward in life while getting the care they need.

If your loved one is suffering from memory loss or has been diagnosed with dementia and requires around the clock care, trust our team at Bay Harbour Care home. Visit our location in Alameda, CA or contact us to learn more.