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Local Home Care Provider Achieves Certification In Dementia Care
Trained Caregivers Provide Compassionate Care to Clients With Dementia
Per the Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention, more than five million Americans have some form of age-related dementia. For ComForCare Home Care, a provider of in-home, non-medical care, delivering excellent dementia care is a top priority.
Paula Anderson, owner of ComForCare Home Care of St. Paul East, is pleased to announce that her office recently completed corporate certification in DementiaWise®, ComForCare’s comprehensive care program designed to enhance the lives of those living with dementia.
“Using research-based behavioral interventions, DementiaWise teaches ComForCare caregivers to understand and anticipate changes caused by dementia,” said Deborah Bier, PhD, a psychotherapist and ComForCare director of special populations. “The program teaches caregivers and their family members how to use compassionate, practical strategies to reduce challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.”
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“DementiaWise encourages the use of a client’s remaining skills and abilities,” said Anderson, owner, ComForCare Home Care of St. Paul East. “Our goal is to create better days for the client and their family members.”
Anderson opened her ComForCare location only a few months back in August 2016 and provides services to all of Washington County and an eastern portion of Ramsey County. Prior to opening her ComForCare, Anderson spent 30 years in the nuclear power industry which she left to pursue a Masters in addiction studies. In addition to running her business, she is also a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.
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To learn more about the services ComForCare offers, contact 848-480-0033 or p.richards@comforcare.com
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About ComForCare Home Care
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based ComForCare Health Care Holdings, Inc. is a premier, franchised, home care provider. ComForCare has more than 200 locations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
ComForCare caregivers provide home care and companionship services for individuals in many settings including their homes, independent and assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospitals or wherever clients reside. Services are provided primarily to seniors, but individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from an illness, injury or surgery also can benefit.
Each office is individually owned and operated. ComForCare is an equal opportunity employer.
