Hands-On Dementia Training

Our caregivers train with Dementia Live® simulations so they can truly understand what it’s like to live with cognitive changes. That empathy translates into calmer, more reassuring care.

Thorough In-Home Evaluations

A care coordinator visit your loved one’s home:

1. Assess cognition.

2. Learns about daily routines, personal interests, and life stories.

3. Identify safety hazards like slip-and-fall risks or wandering triggers.

4. Collaborate on goals for safety, engagement, and quality of life.

Engaging Monarch Moments Activities

Our signature Monarch Moments program offers:

• Brain & Memory Games to spark cognitive agility.
• Music & Movement sessions—gentle exercises and familiar songs—to lift mood and promote mobility.
• Reminiscence Therapy using family photos and storytelling prompts.
• Creative Arts like simple painting, coloring, and guided crafts for self-expression.
• Supervised Outdoor Excursions based on favorite activities.

Understanding Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s

Dementia covers a range of conditions—Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and mixed types—that affect thinking, behavior, and daily living. Symptoms generally progress in three stages:

• Early (Mild): Occasional word-finding issues, misplacing items, subtle mood shifts.
• Middle (Moderate): Help needed with dressing, eating, medication management, and coping with frustration.
• Late (Advanced): Full-time assistance, calming environments, and sensory-based engagement.

Our approach customizes strategies for each phase to preserve dignity, reduce agitation, and encourage independence.

Our Dementia Live® Trained Caregivers

Every caregiver completes Dementia Live® training, an evidence-based program developed by Teepa Snow. Key methods include:
– Hand-under-Hand®: Guiding the palm to assist with tasks rather than gripping, reducing resistance.
– Positive Approach®: Using simple verbal and nonverbal cues, pacing care to match the person’s pace and mood.

Personalized In-Home Evaluations

Our team visits your home to:

• Discuss personal preferences, hobbies, and life milestones.
• Screen cognitive function and daily living skills.
• Review medical history, medications, and dietary needs.
• Evaluate environmental safety and fall risks.

This deep understanding informs a care plan that evolves as needs change.

Crafting Your Loved One’s Care Plan

Care Plans are fully customized to ensure every goal and need are met. Based on the assessment, we design a care program that may include:

• Daily Living Support: Bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Cognitive Enrichment: Memory matching, nostalgic photo storytelling, and simple puzzles.
• Behavioral Strategies: Structured routines, calming music playlists, and redirection techniques.

Monarch Moments: Enrichment & Connection

Our Monarch Moments series keeps minds active and spirits lifted:

• Brain Games: Trivia, matching activities, and word puzzles.
• Music & Movement: Exercises and favorite tunes.
• Reminiscence Therapy: Guided sharing of family photos.
• Art & Craft: Easy-to-follow painting and coloring projects.
• Outdoor Connections: Outings to their favorite places.

Local Expertise: Deep Roots in Houston

• Rapid Response: We’re available when you need us.
• Community Connections: Strong relationships with local neurologists, geriatric specialists, and support groups.

Our Promise to Houston Families

• Family-Run Agency: A warm, boutique feel where you know every caregiver by name.
• Rigorous Vetting: Background checks, drug screens, and dementia-specific continuing education.
• Transparent Pricing: Clear private-pay rates with no hidden fees; long-term care insurance accepted.
• Heart-Centered Care: Inspired by our own family’s journey with Alzheimer’s and focused on your loved one’s well-being.

Contact Monarch Care Co. Today. Ready to see how personalized, in-home dementia care can enhance life at home?

Call us at 713-231-5288 to schedule your free consultation.

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