What Cognitive Care Includes
At Generations, we understand how declining cognitive skills can be distressing for our patients and their loved ones. It can be very concerning when your loved one is no longer able to make informed decisions about their healthcare. We understand this firsthand, and our highly educated and experienced care team will work together to develop a care plan that helps manage this decline.
- Cognitive assessment. To create a personalized care plan, our care team will start with an assessment of the patient’s cognitive abilities. With more than a decade of experience in the hospice industry, we are skilled at recognizing memory loss, confusion, and impaired reasoning as signs of cognitive decline. Our assessment may include a brief mental evaluation, such as a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), to help us understand the patient’s current cognitive status and guide their care plan.
- Cognitive support. While we do not provide structured games or activities, our team promotes cognitive well-being by engaging patients in meaningful conversations, encouraging orientation to time and place, and fostering familiar and comforting routines. This helps patients maintain a sense of connection and dignity.
- Pharmacological intervention. When non-medication approaches are no longer effective, certain medications may be used to help manage symptoms and promote comfort, as determined by the hospice medical team.
- Education. At Generations Health Care, Inc., we believe that informed caregiving leads to compassionate and effective support. That’s why we provide educational resources for caregivers, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate daily challenges and reduce unnecessary stressors. Understanding the complexities of cognitive decline helps ensure the best quality of care for our patients.
