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Home help for people with Alzheimer's
Galeneo is the best choice for treating people affected by Alzheimer's disease, covering their chronic needs. We have extensive medical and care experience with this type of dementia.
Why count on us?
Continuity of care
We assist our chronic patients on a daily basis, adapting to the evolution of the disease and guaranteeing continuity of treatment.
24-hour nursing team
We offer you access to a 24-hour nursing service, with the possibility of on-site visits at your home within in less than 30 minutes.
A multidisciplinary team
We have multidisciplinary care teams designed specifically for each patient. They are made up of nurses, TCAE (Auxiliary Nursing Care Technicians), physiotherapists and other health specialities (neurorehabilitation, psychology, physiotherapy...), coordinated by supervising nurses.
Caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's is not easy. Due to the complexity of this disease and how it affects the daily lives of people with dementia, professional help is necessary. At Galeneo we know how to act to facilitate and improve the quality of life of the patient and their relatives.
Diagnosis and continuous assessment
Ongoing assessment of cognitive status is necessary to confirm the diagnosis and monitor the progression of the disease.
Cognitive stimulation
A cognitive stimulation programme, with structured activities, games and occupational therapy, helping the person to preserve cognitive functions and improve their quality of life.
Pharmacological therapy
Some medications may help to improve cognitive and behavioural symptoms in the early stages. These medications are prescribed and adjusted by our team of neurologists and geriatricians.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's and other dementias also involves helping to maintain mobility and functional independence. Adapting the environment to prevent falls and facilitate daily tasks is essential.
Symptom and behaviour management
Managing emotional symptoms such as agitation, anxiety and depression is crucial. Occupational therapists and psychologists can provide non-pharmacological solutions for managing problem behaviours. Common physical symptoms such as urinary incontinence, constipation or the development of sores also need to be addressed.
Support for relatives
Guidance and support for relatives is vital. That's why our service can include informative sessions, support groups and resources for carers of people with dementia.
Nutritional support
Monitoring the patient's diet is essential towards ensuring proper nutrition. Therefore, at Galeneo we include nutritionists who adapt the diet to the patient's needs.
Long-term planning
If the patient needs it, we can help by setting up advance medical directives (living will) and planning for long-term care.
A team committed to your wellbeing
Many companies offer the services of a professional caregiver who does not belong to the healthcare field. At Galeneo, our team is made up entirely of healthcare professionals.
Comprehensive care for Alzheimer's patients requires the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team that addresses the medical, emotional and social aspects of the disease. A personalised approach and continuous adaptation of the care plan are essential in responding to the changing needs of the patient over time.
These are some of the specialties we offer:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Family Medicine
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Nursing
- Geriatría
- Psychology
- Social work
- Auxiliary Nursing Care Technicians (TCAE)
Getting to know the disease
At Galeneo we have a deep understanding of how to care for patients with chronic disease, especially Alzheimer's and the impact it has on a person's health. Here are some basic facts that are important to know if you or a member of your family suffers from this condition.
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Definition and incidence
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the brain, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, in which there is a deficit of multiple higher cortical functions that impact on the daily activities of the sufferer. Of the different types of dementia, Alzheimer's is the most common among the diseases and pathologies of the elderly.
The Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) estimates that in Spain there are more than 800,000 people suffering from this disease. Worldwide, the number of sufferers goes up to 50 million. And due to the ageing population, its incidence continues to rise. By 2050, it is estimated that there will be more than 115 million people affected by this type of dementia.
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The first symptoms
- Memory loss
- Mood swings
- Placing things in unusual places
- Difficulty remembering the name of everyday objects
- Frequent repetition of questions
- Loss of sense of orientation (time and space)
- Difficulty in performing easy tasks and simple actions
- Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
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Other cognitive and behavioural symptoms
Due to the progressive nature of Alzheimer's, patients are aware of the mental and physical degradation they are experiencing. Memory is often the first of the physical and mental impairments observed by the patient or family members.
This progressive deterioration causes a series of symptoms that appear as the disease progresses:
- Delusions
- Unusual behaviour
- Tension and nervousness
- Sadness, apathy and passivity (or irritation and anger)
- Fear of failure, due to the incapability of carrying out tasks that have hitherto been part of everyday life.
- Lack of confidence and degradation of self-image, due to inability to perform daily tasks
- Isolation, caused by the progressive difficulty in recognising family members.
- Disorientation, due to deterioration of memory and sense of direction
- Confusion, as logic and reasoning are altered
What our clients say
The users of our Alzheimer's care service show us, in their own words, that combining rigour and efficiency with human quality and empathy is definitely the way forward: