Integrated dementia care service

Case managers and professional teams will conduct individual holistic health assessment with recognized scales for each individual and design diversified services and activities according to their cognitive, rehabilitative, psychological, social and spiritual needs, as well as their interests and backgrounds. The elderly are encouraged to establish a regular daily schedule to reduce confusion and anxiety, especially for those with cognitive impairment and dementia. We provide round-the-clock training to slower the brain function deterioration.

We respect the uniqueness and preferences of each elderly, and value their autonomy and independence, privacy and dignity. We also work closely with family members, church pastors and multi-disciplinary colleagues to develop a personalized and holistic individual care plan, in order to comprehensively address physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of the elderly.

Through gerontechnology, such as, computerized programmes, intelligent interactive rehabilitation devices and intelligent robots, the elderly are able to maintain their brain health by joining cognitive, physical activities and hand-eye coordination training. At the same time, they can enjoy video entertainment and visual experiences easily, and stay connected to their families and society, utilizing the convenience of IT.

24-hour orientation refers to the use of environmental objects as a therapeutic medium, allowing the elderly to regain the concept of time, place, and people, and to establish a sense of orientation. It also is useful to improve their mental confusion, prevent further impairment, adapt to life, and help reduce behavioral problems, especially for the elderly with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.

The brain has functions, including: memory, attention and concentration, executive ability, visual-spatial ability, and language skills. The professional team provides customized cognitive training activities such as flower arranging, chess, painting, etc. based on the interests, strengths, abilities, past experiences and habits of the elderly, so that they can enjoy the training activities and enhance their sense of self-efficacy.

For elders with advanced dementia, there may be significant deterioration in their cognitive functions, affecting their memory, speech and physical activities, so the corresponding and appropriate training during this period is suggested to involving multisensory stimulation. Through sensory stimulation, such as familiar smells, sounds, visuals, tastes, and touch, the elderly will be able to evoke pleasant sensory memories and effectively relieve or calm their anxiety.

The multi-disciplinary team assesses the abilities, preferences and past living habits of the elderly with dementia and  establishes a regular routine accordingly.  At the same time, we also actively encourage the elderly to maintain their daily functions and develop their self-care skills, so that they can have the opportunity to "listen", "talk" and "do" every day, and give full play to their strengths to maintain a dignified and quality life.

Empirical studies have found that doll therapy can address the elderly's need for connection, attachment, nurturing and love, helping them restore meaning to the lives. Occupational therapists and professional health care workers assess the elderly from the aspects of their background, personality and preferences to ensure that the therapy is suitable for them. Through doll therapy, the elderly's return to the role of caregiver not only brings satisfaction and dignity, but also improves their social skills, calms anxiety, and reduces the risk of wandering.

Occupational therapists assess the abilities and needs of the elderly and develop appropriate horticultural activities. By tending to the garden, planting, harvesting and selling the products, the elderly can promote their holistic well-being, and effectively achieve rehabilitation goals such as enhancing their cognitive functions, emotional stability, strengthening their muscle control, hand-eye coordination and concentration. Through involving five senses to connect with the nature, the elderly can experience the calmness, relaxation and vitality. Additionally, the elderly are guided to express their feelings, explore and regain the joy of life in these horticultural activities, enhancing their sense of personal achievement and self-confidence.