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Unique home care approach boosts mental & physical health of older adults
It’s an issue that faces all of us at one point or another. How do we best care for our loved ones, or indeed ourselves as we age? What support is there for ageing parents with disabled children? How do we maintain our physical and mental health into our golden years?
Applecross-based Home Care Assistance has a mission to change the way the world ages. By providing older adults with quality care using a unique, holistic approach, caregivers can help people live happier, healthier lives in their own homes. The Balanced Care Method™ is a scientifically based way to improve mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. It is the first care program to emphasise healthy ageing and optimal independence by focusing on the whole of the person. Caregivers are trained to promote a healthy diet, physical activity, a sharp mind, self-esteem, social ties and a sense of purpose in the clients they serve.
We have long known the importance of physical exercise for our health and now scientists are discovering the benefits of working out the mind, too. It was once thought that the brain was like an intricate machine, too complex to repair, but through the fascinating field of Neuroplasticity, we’re learning that the brain is agile and quite adept at restoring itself.
Home Care Assistance pioneered the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, an in-home activities based program designed to keep ageing minds sharp and delay the onset of cognitive decline It specifically targets the five primary domains of the mind: Memory, Executive Functioning, Attention, Language and Visual-Spatial Perception. Cognitive Therapeutics Method activities are fun and engaging with a focus on participation and enjoyment rather than finding the ‘right’ answer.
Home Care Assistance offers a level of flexibility and service that is unmatched in the industry. The selection criteria for staff is very rigorous. Caregivers must already be health professionals, and only 1 in 25 is hired. All staff are required to undertake ongoing training through Home Care Assistance University, the company’s e-learning platform, and Care Managers are on call for clients and families 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The comprehensive range of services include companionship and range of motion exercises, bathing and grooming, cooking and light housekeeping duties, medication reminders, transportation to medical appointments and supermarket. Complete around the clock live-in care is also provided, if required. Staff are all trained in the Balanced Care Method and the Cognitive Therapeutics Method.
After an initial free assessment, a personalised care plan is created and implemented. Family members are encouraged to take an active role by contributing to the discussion and sharing relevant information.
What is Cognitive Therapeutics Method™?
In recent years, numerous scientific studies have shown that various types of behavioural and cognitive interventions may slow the progression of degenerative neurocognitive disorders.
The power of non-pharmacological cognitive intervention
The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ is an in-home, non-pharmacological intervention program developed for individuals with neurocognitive deficits, ranging in degree from mild cognitive impairment through more moderate to severe conditions.
The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ targets the five primary domains of the mind
Executive Functioning includes cognitive abilities such as reasoning, problem solving, judgement and thought flexibility.
Attention refers to the ability to focus on a specific piece of information for a long period of time while ignoring competing distractions.
Language refers to the ability to execute verbal functions including spontaneous speech, speech repetition, speech comprehension, naming, reading and writing.
Visual-Spatial Perception involves the ability to accurately perceive an object’s physical location and understand the relationships between objects.
Memory refers to the ability to retain information and utilise it later.
Live Well at Home.
Home Care Assistance of Perth is the city’s premium provider of in-home assisted living services.
Our unique approach to in-home care includes:
Our Balanced Care Method, a holistic program that promotes healthy diet, exercise, mental stimulation, socialisation and a sense of purpose.
Hospital to Home Care to ensure a smooth recovery at home after hospitalisation, instead of in a facility.
Our Cognitive Therapeutics Method keeps ageing minds engaged through research-based activities designed to improve mental acuity and slow cognitive decline.
Caregivers are trained professionals, individually selected to match the needs and interests of the client.
Personalised Case Management at no extra charge, provided by our dedicated professional team to ensure your loved one gets the best possible care and family members receive regular feedback.
Complimentary Consultation
Call to see how we can help your loved one live a happier, healthier, more independent life at home.
Because you want the very best life for your Mum or Dad
38 Ardross St Applecross
6167 5610
1300 548 346
http://www.HomeCareAssistancePerth.com.au