The Homestead Advantage Program provides a cost effective approach to dementia care by identifying additional resources, recommending environmental accommodations and training caregivers and family members to provide specialized dementia care.

1. CARING RESOURCES
Managing Dementia Care
It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
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HOMESTEAD ADVANTAGE I
“Community Care”
HOMESTEAD ADVANTAGE II
This program is geared toward “early stage” dementia clients.
“Extended Care”
Under this option, Caring Resources provides comprehensive,
This program is geared toward “later stage dementia”.
individualized care plan for clients to remain in their homes.
In addition to the services provided in Advantage I, Homestead
Advantage II provides the following:
Initial consultation by Claire Henry Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Comprehensive needs assessment. Assessment of long term care options.
Creation of safe and stimulating environments. Assistance with identifying appropriate long term care settings.
Full access to our resource team of clinicians and Controlling wandering behavior.
geriatric healthcare professionals.
Referral to outside agencies and home care networks.
Claire M. Henry, M.Ed. CDP
Certified Dementia Practitioner
151A Railroad Ave., Norwood, MA 02062
caringresources@yahoo.com
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