Specialized help with Dementia Care in Charlotte, NC
Caring for someone with cognitive deficits such as a condition like Dementia is a daily fight, overwhelming, without thanks, and can be one of the most difficult tasks you have ever encountered. Every day presents social, practical difficulties that you never imagined would be an issue. Even taking care of a spouse that you have loved all your life can bring you near to tears.
The consultants at Gaitway of Charlotte have specialty training in the treatment and management of folks with Dementia. The role of a Physical Therapist when dealing with Dementia has been controversial for some time. Some therapists will see a patient living with Dementia as someone who has lost the ability to learn and so cannot benefit from active Physical Therapy programs. We disagree. By using everyday tasks in a meaningful way, we can demonstrate progress and maintenance of functional levels with a carefully planned out therapy plan.
At Gaitway, we offer Dementia caregiver training and specialty evaluations for our clients with Dementia. The Allen Tool is an industry-recognized tool that evaluates where your loved one is on the "Dementia Journey". We call this process "Staging". It gives us a point in time that allows us to figure out how much help a particular client may need - allowing them to use the cognition they have and help them when a task becomes more difficult. This strategy can really help families with "keeping the peace" and avoiding challenging behaviors and their triggers.
