How We Help Clients with Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia Specialty Services

• Cognitive Stimulation

  Cognitive assistance therapy is at the core of our Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Our caregivers help keep your mind active with challenging games such as chess, crosswords and puzzles, speech therapy exercises, and more.

• Healthy Diet Support

  Diet changes may be needed, and sticking to a new diet can be one of the hardest things to do. Our caregivers are skilled at preparing healthy meals and keeping track of supplements and medications, so you get all the nutrients, supplements and medications you need.

• Physical Health

  Daily therapeutic exercise is common when managing Alzheimer’s or dementia, but it can quickly become exhausting. Our caregivers help you stay consistent, track your progress, and give you all the motivation and support you need.

• Assisted Living

  A safe environment and help with daily activities are very important. Our caregivers assist with everyday tasks such as getting around your home, bathing and dressing, and help keep you safe at home and wherever you go.

• Independence Support

  People living with Alzheimer’s or dementia often lose the ability to take part in social events, enjoy old hobbies or spend time with loved ones. Our caregivers help you stay close to the people who matter most to you, with full emotional support and companionship.

• Supervision & 24/7 Communication

  Our caregivers provide all the supervision you need, help track your vital signs, and keep an open line of communication with your nurse and family.

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Before Natalia Powell had her own agency, Royal Oaks Home Care, she had come to my attention because of her excellent reputation as an experienced caregiver among people in my mother’s community. She was universally recommended by many of my mother’s friends. Since Natalia is so busy running her own agency, she is less available in that capacity than she had been in the past. However, while I was looking for high quality help for my mother last year, she assisted me on numerous occasions, and it became clear to me why she is so highly regarded. Natalia is an exceptionally responsible, hard-working, compassionate person. She is constantly busy when she is working, and is not the type that would ever feel comfortable sitting around. I always felt that my mother was completely safe in Natalia’s competent hands. It has also become apparent to me that she expects the same high standards from the people she hires as caregivers in her agency. Natalia put me in touch with a caregiver, who has been working with my mom and is an extremely adept caregiver. I feel equally secure leaving my mom in her capable hands. Like Natalia, the caregiver is diligent, experienced, conscientious, and caring. I am deeply grateful to have had these two skilled, trustworthy people working with my beloved mother.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Having your caregiver help my mom at her assisted living facility has been a blessing. I would highly recommend Natalia and Royal Oaks Home Care to anyone who needs help.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “I want to thank you for the time you spent with my aunt in the past three months. You were always courteous and understanding. There was never any questioning but always a genuine willingness to help. You were always punctual and concerned about her health and I appreciate everything you have done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

• 5 out of 5 stars

  “Natalia from Royal Oaks provided care for my Dad’s significant other before she passed and is now providing care for my Dad. While many agencies can provide care, it’s Natalia’s caring about the people she works for that sets her apart. With my Dad in FL, and all his kids living in MA, it’s comforting to know Natalia is in my Dad’s life.”

Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

1. 1Early Stage

   In this stage, people with Alzheimer’s begin to show early signs of memory loss and declining cognitive function. Common behavioral symptoms include repeating words, questions or sentences; taking longer to finish basic tasks such as brushing teeth or preparing food; a tendency to wander and get lost; and personality changes such as getting upset often, becoming more irritable, anxiety and stress, imagining things that aren’t there, and depression.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Difficulty finding words, forming sentences or asking questions
   • Trouble remembering names when meeting new people
   • Frequently misplacing or losing things
   • More trouble with planning and organizing

2. 2Middle Stage

   In this stage, areas of the brain that control logic, reasoning, language, sensory processing and general thinking become damaged. Early symptoms grow more severe, and new ones appear. Memory loss and daily confusion get worse, and the person may find it hard to recognize the faces of family and friends. It is also common for people in this stage to be unable to learn new things or to perform day-to-day tasks such as dressing and getting around their home.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Forgetting events or personal history
   • Changes in mood and emotions
   • Unable to recall information such as their address or phone number
   • Trouble controlling bladder and bowels
   • Tendency to wander and get lost

3. 3Late Stage

   In this stage, people gradually lose the ability to think and cannot communicate effectively. Symptoms keep getting worse as the disease progresses, and the person becomes entirely dependent on others, such as a caregiver or family member. People in this stage are very likely to become bedridden.

   Common difficulties & symptoms

   • Loss of awareness of recent experiences or surroundings
   • Changes in physical abilities such as walking, sitting and swallowing
   • Extreme difficulty communicating
   • More vulnerable to colds and infections (e.g., pneumonia)