Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive brain disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking, and behavior serious enough to ultimately disrupt an individual’s daily life. It affects every patient and family differently, resulting in the need for a highly individualized approach to caregiving. Maxim Healthcare Services’ highly skilled staff will provide immediate and effective nursing care that is designed to meet the patient’s specific needs and address the functional limitations experienced by individuals who are living with a restricting condition.

We understand the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the difficulties that a family faces when making the decision to use outside help to care for a loved one. That’s why we provide the services, resources, and support to help meet your loved one’s needs.

Maxim’s services for patients living with Alzheimer’s and dementia include, but are not limited to:
• Assistance with mobility
• Assistance with toileting and continence
• Providing companionship and conversation
• Helping start and end the day (getting out of and into bed, dressing)
• Assistance with a safe bathing environment
• Assistance with daily grooming and hygiene needs
• Reminder services (medications, dates, routines, etc.)
• Sitter services
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Live-in care
• Preparing meals and assistance with feeding
• Errands (prescription pick-up, dry cleaning, etc.)
• Grocery shopping
• Escorting to appointments and social events
• Assistance with pet care
• Entertaining (games, crafts, reading, etc.)
• Organizing and reading mail
• Home safety evaluation

If you or someone you love is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it is important to know what things to expect as the condition progresses. Maxim Healthcare Services can help by providing you and your loved one with the support necessary to cope with the sometimes overwhelming struggles of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. We will work with patients and their families to set and reach the physical, mental, and emotional goals that provide the foundation for an independent life.

Our caregivers are able to provide assistance anywhere from a few hours to 24-hours a day. We will compare your preferences to our caregivers’ qualifications, ensuring a compatible match. All caregivers are fully bonded and insured, and undergo thorough interviewing, testing, and screening prior to employment.

For more information on services available in your area, contact Maxim Healthcare Services today.

Services offerings may vary by individual office location. Find the Maxim Healthcare Services office location near you.