09/28/2023
Wondering what the FTH GOALS Dementia Journey Program is?
A Dementia Care Program; created From The Heart
Not the journey most families ever plan (or wish) to embark upon, the dementia journey itself CAN be relatively smooth and calm with light pockets of turbulence shifting families in their seats, OR it can be extreme; tossing families violently about: leaving them clinging madly into thin air. The difference in the journey is in attitude, expectations and a healthy dose of preparation founded on education.
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As with any journey; once we decide on a destination, we begin creating an itinerary and setting PRACTICAL goals in order to help initiate that itinerary (note the emphasis on practicality. You may want to go deep sea fishing on your journey, but is that a practical goal if your journey is to the mountains of West Virginia)?
Practical goal setting not only creates realistic expectations, it helps minimize stress levels and allows us the freedom to take on a relaxed attitude if and when our day doesn't go quite as planned (and where dementia is concerned, an easy going attitude will become your strongest asset).
Practical goals for any upcoming journey revolve around what we want to do while there; places we want to visit; people we want to see. Essentially, the EXPERIENCES we want to create. The journey through dementia is no different.
From The Heart Supportive Care's dementia journey program; GOALS was created to assist and support families during their personal journey through dementia. The first of its kind, GOALS is here to guide and support families living with dementia through community referrals and resources, accessing available funding for care, home assistance and safety equipment, up to date education and insight, patient advocacy, effective behavior techniques, identifying persona glimmers, as well asl triggers, creating both family managed and UCP care plans, and where applicable; sourcing professional personal care. Much like a tour guide in a foreign country, your FTH team is there from the first day of diagnosis to walk you through planning, goal setting, and every question, stage, concern, and transition.
So please..take your seat, buckle up, and just breathe. You can do this, and we're here to show you how.
www.fromtheheartsupportivecare.ca
