Caring Resources provides dementia care services to help families care for loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. They offer two programs - Homestead Advantage I focuses on early stage dementia and provides care planning and support to allow clients to remain in their homes. Homestead Advantage II is for later stage dementia and additionally assists with long term care planning and controlling wandering behaviors. Caring Resources follows a holistic, client-centered approach with a focus on training, behavior management, safety, and strengthening family relationships.

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