Alzheimer's and Dementia Care for Seniors in the NorthShore, Chicago and Western Suburbs

When a senior loved one has been diagnosed with a dementia in any of its forms such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), or another type of memory disorder, families in the Chicago NorthShore area understandably can feel overwhelmed trying to navigate care options along with the cost of dementia care. When your family needs help with an aging parent or elderly grandparent with dementia, call on Amada NorthShore for guidance and resources. We offer experience and expertise on long-term care for seniors diagnosed with dementia, as well as dementia family support in the Greater Chicagoland area and all of NorthShore, Illinois.

The Amada NorthShore dementia memory care team is standing by to help you decide on the best dementia home care options for senior loved ones.

The Amada Cognitive Care Program is a personalized care program that incorporates routines into our caregiving to help seniors manage their symptoms:

• 6+ hours per year of caregiver training supported by the Alzheimer’s Association.
• 4 Certified Dementia Practitioners from Amada NorthShore who help create customized care plans for your family.
• A personalized plan to help maintain independence for the client, while providing a safe and loving environment.
• A recreation plan created for each individual based on the client’s interests and activities to help maintain and increase cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual abilities.
• Social interaction and support, including games, discussion topics, and prompts.
• Proactively addressing personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and household maintenance.
• Cognitive and reminiscence stimulation through guided storytelling.
• Preemptive addressing of stressors.
• Setting a positive mood for communication and interaction through body language and tone of voice.
• Limiting distractions, easing frustration, and demonstrating patience for someone with memory care challenges.
• Redirecting the aging senior Alzheimer’s client who becomes upset and responding with warmth and reassurance to reduce anxiety or confusion.
• Creating an environment of safe home care for the senior with Alzheimer’s that will limit wandering and reduce its dangers.

Financial Care Coordination for Alzheimer’s Families

At Amada NorthShore, we work tirelessly with long-term care insurance companies like John Hancock and CNA, and have expertise on funding options through private pay, VA benefits, and Age Options that can help make home care affordable.

If your loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia could benefit from assistance managing symptoms of this progressive disease, contact us today for a free Care Needs Consultation. An experienced member of the Amada Senior Care NorthShore team is ready to take your call and answer all your questions.

Our specialty is compassionate and knowledgeable care.

Respite Care and Senior Living Options 

Amada NorthShore can provide dementia respite care in the home, or help find a senior living community for temporary care. Respite care is not intended to supplement or replace regular home care, but rather an opportunity for a family caregiver to experience temporary relief from the stress of caregiving for a loved one.

In addition, Amada NorthShore has dedicated staff to help find a memory care, independent living, assisted living, or skilled facility for clients, if staying home is not the best option anymore. We work with families in person to provide guided tours of communities, pricing, and options for different levels of care.