Reclaim Your Life While Providing Expert Care: Havenova Home Care Solutions for Alzheimer’s & Dementia in the Comfort of Home

Are you caught in the difficult balancing act of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia while trying to maintain your own life, career, and family responsibilities? The demands can be overwhelming, leading to burnout and a feeling of being constantly stretched too thin. Havenova Home Care Solutions provides a practical, reliable, and expert solution: comprehensive care delivered with compassion and skill within the familiar, comforting surroundings of your loved one’s own home. We help you regain control and provide the best possible care.

Why Choose Havenova for Practical, Expert Support? Because We Deliver Concrete Results:

• Specialized and Continuous Dementia Training: Going Beyond the Basics:
  • Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP): A significant portion of our caregiving staff pursue Certified Dementia Practitioner certification, a nationally recognized credential signifying advanced knowledge and skills in dementia care.
  • In-Depth Training Curriculum: Our extensive training program covers a wide range of critical topics, including:
    • Understanding the Different Stages of Dementia: Recognizing the specific challenges and needs associated with each stage.
    • Advanced Communication Techniques: Mastering verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to effectively interact with individuals with cognitive impairment, even when language skills decline. This includes validation therapy, redirection techniques, and active listening skills.
    • Behavioral Management Strategies: Learning how to proactively manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors such as agitation, wandering, aggression, and sundowning. This includes understanding the underlying causes of these behaviors and implementing appropriate interventions.
    • Medication Management and Safety: Ensuring accurate medication administration, monitoring for side effects, and preventing medication errors.
    • Personal Care Techniques Adapted for Dementia: Providing assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks with sensitivity, respect, and an understanding of the sensory and cognitive challenges individuals with dementia may experience.
    • Creating a Safe and Stimulating Environment: Identifying and addressing potential safety hazards in the home, as well as creating a stimulating environment that promotes cognitive function and reduces boredom and isolation.
  • Ongoing Training and Skill Enhancement: We are committed to continuous learning and provide ongoing training opportunities to our caregivers to keep them updated on the latest advancements in dementia care and best practices.
• Evidence-Based Care: Proven Techniques for Improved Well-being:
  • Memory Care Activities: Implementing evidence-based memory care activities such as reminiscing therapy, sensory stimulation, and cognitive exercises to help maintain cognitive function, reduce anxiety, and improve mood. We tailor these activities to the individual’s interests and abilities.
  • Cognitive Stimulation Exercises: Providing opportunities for cognitive stimulation through activities such as puzzles, games, and creative expression to help maintain cognitive function and slow the progression of dementia.
  • Music Therapy Integration: Utilizing the therapeutic power of music to evoke memories, improve mood, and reduce agitation. We work with families to create personalized playlists of their loved one’s favorite music.
  • Structured Daily Routines: Establishing consistent daily routines to provide structure and predictability, which can help reduce anxiety and confusion.
  • Fall Prevention Programs: Implementing comprehensive fall prevention strategies to minimize the risk of falls, including home safety assessments, exercise programs, and assistive devices.
  • Techniques to Reduce Agitation and Anxiety: Utilizing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, guided imagery, and aromatherapy to help reduce agitation and anxiety.
• Customized Care Plans: Designed in Collaboration with You and Your Healthcare Team:
  • Comprehensive Assessment Process: Our experienced care coordinators conduct a thorough assessment of your loved one’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, as well as their living environment. This assessment includes gathering information from family members, healthcare providers, and other relevant sources.
  • Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals: We work closely with your loved one’s healthcare team, including their physician, neurologist, and other specialists, to ensure that the care plan is aligned with their medical needs and treatment goals.
  • Detailed Care Plan Documentation: We create a detailed care plan that outlines specific care tasks, goals, and strategies for each caregiver to follow. This ensures consistency and continuity of care.
  • Regular Care Plan Reviews and Adjustments: We regularly review and adjust the care plan to reflect changes in your loved one’s condition and needs. This ensures that they continue to receive the optimal level of support.
  • Assistance with Essential Tasks: Our care plans include assistance with essential tasks such as:
    • Medication Management: Ensuring accurate medication administration and refills.
    • Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary needs and preferences.
    • Personal Hygiene: Providing assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal hygiene tasks.
    • Transportation: Providing transportation to medical appointments, social activities, and other outings.