DemClinic is a unique online and offline hybrid program designed to help persons with dementia and their families meet the complex medical, behavioral, and social needs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The program offers regular online consultation with Dementia care experts, development of a personalized care plan, home-based interventions through teleconferencing, regular monitoring and follow-up, management of crises, along with training and guidance to help you provide the best care for your loved ones.
A team of Dementia Care Specialists including psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychologists and allied health professionals are at the heart of the program and work together to provide person-centered care for people with dementia emphasizing the importance of caring for all aspects of a person's well-being - physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Cognitive screening helps assess risk of memory issues in the elderly. The screening consists of a series of questions designed to test memory, language, thinking ability and intellectual functions.
Face-to-face consultation with a Psychiatrist or Geriatrician for persons with severe memory loss or dementia. Detailed evaluation and treatment plan are developed in consultation with the family.
A personalized care plan for the person with Dementia to manage them at home is developed. The care plan concentrates on retaining abilities and promotes meaningful engagement to improve the quality of life.
A social worker visits the home to assist in implementing the care plan, evaluate the home environment and plan appropriate interventions suited for the person with Dementia.
The family is provided support through regular phone calls and through the use of video-conferencing to monitor the effectiveness of the care plan and to make appropriate modifications, if necessary.
Telephonic support at times of crisis and help with managing difficult behaviours are provided as and when required. The DemClinic team can also help clarify doubts about Dementia and the treatment process.
Taking care of a person with dementia can be complex. With a better understanding of treatment and care, there is scope to make improvements in the quality of life for people who are affected.
One face-to-face consultation with Geriatric Psychiatrist every Quarter
One home visit by Social Worker every quarter
Care Plan personalized for the person under your care based on the evaluation
Toolkit for home management
Monthly follow up phone calls and/or online support by dementia care professional
Crisis Management assistance
Training and guidance