5,600 New Dementia Cases Expected in the Next Ten Years in Ontario

Online, August 18, 2012 (Newswire.com) - According to a new study by The Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 18,400 eastern Ontarians over 65 are currently diagnosed with dementia. That number is expected to rise 30% to more than 24,000 in this region, which comprises roughly one in five seniors.

"It's probably a conservative estimate," says Dr. Frank Molnar, Eastern Ontario's top geriatrician and one of the report's co-authors.

This means that more and more, seniors and their families are going to be looking for different ways to deal with this illness. Senior home care services can go a long way to relieve the health care infrastructure, providing suffering individuals with reliable, professional care at home where they can live with the effects of dementia.

Some of these services include:

• Regular supervisory visits for safety and satisfaction checks, which allows home care personnel to stay on top of changing needs and deal with issues before they can cause harm.

• Designing, implementing and monitoring a care plan that suits the patients' needs, personal desires, and budgets. The care plan can be altered at any time based on changing needs.

• Ongoing communication with other health care professionals as requested and required to ensure all aspects of the home care is managed properly.

A shining example of a quality home care service provider is the Ottawa company Retire-At-Home. Dealing with medical issues on an ongoing basis requires dedicated people who will take the time to listen to the concerns and challenges of a senior living at home, understand the pain, and ease any fears or tensions that may arise while being treated for illness. Retire-At-Home's team of experienced Ottawa caregivers takes the time to discuss these issues and explain any procedures in a patient and respectful way. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized services while upholding the highest standard of excellence - improving clients' quality of life by respecting each person's dignity and independence.

In each city in Canada, Retire-At-Home franchises aim to achieve its vision and mission by working side-by-side with clients and their families, employees and community partners, always ensuring that client satisfaction and safety are at the forefront of everything they do.

Since 1994, Retire-At-Home has been providing personal home care services in Ottawa, ON to individuals who are dealing with health concerns that affect their independence. The company's goal is to provide seniors the choice to stay at home for as long as they wish while maintaining their independence.

Retire-At-Home is proudly Canadian and has a strong understanding of the Canadian health care system. The company has been accredited by Accreditation Canada, indicating that national standards are met for personal home care services. Through its history, Retire-At-Home and its owners have won many awards for quality of service, business ethics and community leadership.

Irene Martin, a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in the health care field, founded Retire-At-Home on the guiding principles of dignity, respect and independence for seniors. She started the company in 1994 from the living room of her home in Nepean with the notion that seniors wanted and needed a more personalized service for their home health care needs.

"Our family wishes to thank you and your staff for the good care and support provided to our Dan during his illness. Your support took a big weight off my shoulders by making it possible to keep Dan at home. All of the staff were very professional, friendly and caring," writes Rita L. of her experience with Retire-At-Home in Ottawa.

If you would like more information on Retire-At-Home's senior care services and what they can do for you or a family member, please visit their Ottawa website at Retire At Home Ottawa or call 613-798-5111.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Retire-At-Home Ottawa

100 - 1704 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa, ON
K2A 1C7
613-798-5111