Find The Specialized Alzheimer's Care Your Loved One Needs
Alzheimer’s disease is a challenge for patients, families and their caregivers. If you or someone you love is living with Alzheimer's then it's important to find professional help and support. There are a number of long term care facilities and nursing homes equipped to provide specialized care for Alzheimer's patients.
Over the past decade, Alzheimer’s treatment and research has seen impressive improvements. Because technology and innovation has advanced, Alzheimer’s homes, including those that we list on our site, now have better resources to deal with this disease than they have ever had. With twenty-four hour, on-site staff, nurses and doctors at these long term care facilities have unique training and experience. Such communities are better able to help Alzheimer's patients and their families deal with the physical and emotional aspects of this illness, with the goal of ensuring that patients live a fulfilling and enjoyable life, while adequately controlling and treating the symptoms of their disease.
Toronto, Ontario A full service retirement residence in Toronto's High Park, featuring a continuum of care for seniors, from independent living to assisted living.
Guelph, Ontario This elegant Guelph retirement home offers a range of care including assisted living and long term care, serviced by a friendly, caring staff.
Pickering, Ontario Since opening in 2007, we have brought the vision of a comfortable warm home to the residents of Abbeylawn Manor. Having invaluable staff is what makes this retirement home unique in this very competitive market.
Hamilton, ON Serving Halton-Peel to Niagara, care services include personal support care in the home, support in a retirement home, caregiver-relief and much more.
Edmonton, Alberta All levels of care are here, from Independent Living to Dementia Care to Total Care. Residents enjoy the finest quality services, amenities and activities.
Stratford / Ottawa, Ontario With homes in Stratford and Ottawa, Ontario, All Seniors Care encourages active and vibrant living in a supportive, comfortable and safe environment.
Gatineau / Aylmer, Quebec Including residences in Aylmer and Gatineau, All Seniors Care's Quebec seniors homes offer superb facilties and superior care in exemplary surroundings.
Toronto, Ontario A distinctive retirement community in the heart of Toronto, Christie Gardens offers independence for mature adults with life lease suites and a variety of amenities.
Mississauga, Ontario Stylish Mississauga retirement home offering independent, full-service and assisted living lifestyles, featuring a hair salon, onsite bistro and much more.
Thornhill, Ontario This elegant Thornhill retirement residence offers the finest in senior living, including a variety of living suites, wellness activities and fine dining.
Brampton, Ontario Welcome to Greenway Retirement Village, a Regal Lifestyle Community. I am so pleased that you are considering making your home in our retirement community. We understand that choosing the right retirement community is an important decision and we are here to help.
London, Ontario This London retirement residence offers care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Services include personal care assistance, housekeeping, meals and more.
Toronto, Ontario We are Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers providing care in private homes, hospitals, retirement homes and other facilities.
Across Canada, We specialize in caring for patients with ALS, Alzheimer’s, cancer and dementia. We also support people during and after hospital stays.
Burlington, Ontario Care anytime, anywhere, from a few hours a month to 24/7 care; everything from making soup, to housekeeping, errands, personal care, nursing and therapy.
Alliston, Ontario This Alliston, Ontario retirement home offers independent living and a variety of seniors' care including Alzheimer's support, PSW's and more.
Toronto, Ontario The Dunfield Retirement Residence has established a new standard in senior retirement living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with 177 luxury apartments.
Guelph, Ontario Guelph retirement home offers Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care, includes 24 hour onsite nursing staff and features its own Town Square.
Canada’s Alzheimer’s homes will provide your family member with twenty-four hour on-site certified nurses and security. You could rest assured knowing that your loved one is safe. Unlike his or her own home, an Alzheimer’s home will be well-equipped to handle the disease’s dangerous symptoms, like wandering. While each home offers different services (and case-dependent services), there exist some commonalities between most Alzheimer’s care facilities. Almost all such homes have supervision for safety, social interaction with other residents, games, and other types of mental activities. Most importantly perhaps, each suite typically contains an emergency communication system.
Private Care
Although you may use public or subsidized retirement homes, paying for specialized Alzheimer’s care would almost certainly be worthwhile. Canada’s healthcare system often faces budget shortages and cuts. On the other hand, private, long-term care facilities offer incredibly comprehensive care that, in many cases, are resplendent with numerous luxuries, like scheduled transportation, personal laundry, and in-suite meals. And, private homes will ensure that you know all about the treatments that your loved one is receiving. They will give you the power of knowledge.
Innovative Therapies
New Alzheimer’s therapies continue to emerge. Here are some current innovative treatment and therapy options that your home may attempt:
Music therapy — Listening to particular songs could be a really powerful tool to remember past experiences.
Light therapy — Just brightening your room’s lights during the day could ameliorate your mood and thought processes.
Socializing — Motti Zelikovitch, director-general at Israel’s Melabev care center, explains that living in a seniors home is ideal for Alzheimer’s patients, as it keeps them socially active. Though you may not remember people in your care home, just talking to others keeps your brain busy!
Caregivers — A really nice bond between an Alzheimer’s patient and his or her caregiver could also be extremely helpful. Researchers at John Hopkins University and Utah State University found that this relationship may help Alzheimer’s patients retain some their brain function. Many retirement homes have health care on site or allow you to hire home health care.
Brain games and brain gym — They force your mind into activity. The best games for Alzheimer’s patients involve problem solving. Here, Sudoku and other brain puzzles are fantastic options!
