Senior Psychcare

Each individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or an related disorder deserves the following rights:

To be advised of one's diagnosis.

To have proper, ongoing medical attention.

To be productive in work and play for as long as feasible.

To be treated like an adult, not like a child. To have expressed feelings taken earnestly.

To be free from mind-altering medications, if workable.

To dwell in a safe, integrated, and predictable environment.

To enjoy substantive activities that fill each day.

To be out-of-doors on a regular basis.

To have physical contact, including embracing, caressing, and hand-holding.

To be with individuals who acknowledge one's life story, including interpersonal and religious customs.

To be cared for by individuals who are well educated in dementia care.