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Dementia Care Centre with Trusted Caregivers in Chennai

Compassionate support for memory loss and cognitive decline.

DEMENTIA CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING

Dementia is a term for a decline in brain function that seriously impairs daily life. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause, but other types like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia also exist. Dementia usually worsens over time, causing more severe symptoms. Biologically, it is caused by the death of neurons in the brain.

Unfortunately, except for dementia caused by vitamin deficiency, hypothyroidism, or normal pressure hydrocephalus, most types cannot be cured.

Early signs can be subtle and include:

  • Memory loss—particularly short-term and USTM memories
  • Difficulty in concentration
  • Personality changes
  • Language difficulties
  • Difficulty in socializing
  • Confusion about time and place
  • Mood changes

Challenges Faced by Patients with Dementia

Patients may experience:

  • Loss of spatial orientation: Wandering away from home.
  • Repeatedly asking for food and needs: Forgetting they have already been met.
  • Incontinence and personal neglect: Incontinence and personal neglect.
  • Sleep disturbance: Patients may have difficulty sleeping.
  • Agitation and irritability: Agitation and irritability, sometimes aggression or violence
  • Psychosis: Hallucinations and delusions.
  • Nocturnal delirium: Disorientation at night.
  • Depression: Loss of interest in activities.

Many patients also have other medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and asthma, which need appropriate treatment. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming, and family conflicts may arise.

At Athma Dementia Care Centre...

As one of the leading dementia care centers in Chennai, Athma provides comprehensive care for people with dementia. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and dementia caregivers in Chennai who work together to provide personalized care for each client.

We assess each client individually, considering the severity of their dementia, medical conditions, and functional status. This helps us create a comprehensive care plan tailored to their unique needs.

Cognitive and Physical Rehabilitation

At our dementia rehabilitation center, we use techniques like visual aids, memory cues, puzzles, brain games, and personalized photo albums to enhance communication and cognitive skills. Clients learn skills through procedural learning, modeling, prompting, and spaced retrieval.

Physical activity is encouraged through aerobic exercises, resistance training, balance exercises, gardening, household tasks, group activities, and relaxation exercises. Clients also receive environmental stimulation, nutritious meals, and support for good sleep.

Medications

At our Dementia treatment center, medications are prescribed based on individual symptoms. While no drug can cure dementia, certain medications such as Donepezil, Rivastigmine, and Memantine can help slow progression. Low-dose antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers are used for psychotic symptoms, agitation, or depression, and benzodiazepines may promote peaceful sleep. Clients with comorbid medical conditions also receive appropriate medications.

Our Goal

At Athma, our focus is not to cure dementia but to provide dementia care consultation in Chennai and dignified assisted living in the final years. This approach ensures a high quality of life for clients while giving families peace of mind that their loved ones are in compassionate care. Our dementia clinic in Chennai ensures professional support and guidance for both patients and families throughout their journey.

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9070907097
Ashok Nagar
9201202203
Kodambakkam
8300983009
Kumbakonam
7999929999
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