What Should the Right Approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Be?

The right approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care involves offering a consistent daily routine, a patient and simple communication style, a safe and familiar environment, and regular nurse-doctor monitoring together. Since these illnesses progress over time, care needs are constantly changing; at GAYA Huzurevi this process is managed with a patient, personalized approach that adapts to each resident’s condition on any given day.

The Importance of Consistent Routines

Keeping meal, sleep and activity times consistent throughout the day reduces confusion and reinforces a sense of trust in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. At GAYA Huzurevi, our residents’ daily schedule is planned to preserve this predictability; instead of sudden changes, a familiar routine repeated at the same times is offered.

Patience and Simple Language in Communication

Short sentences, a calm tone of voice and speaking while maintaining eye contact make communication easier with individuals in the dementia process. Our care team adopts a patient communication approach that accepts the resident’s reality in the moment, rather than correcting or arguing with them; this also makes visits more peaceful for both the resident and the family.

A Safe and Familiar Environment

Wandering tendencies and spatial confusion are a common part of the Alzheimer’s and dementia process. Our living spaces are arranged so residents can move around safely, reducing the risk of falls and making it easier to find their way; 24/7 supervision completes this safety.

Health Management Through Nurse and Doctor Monitoring

In Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, medication management, nutrition tracking and regular monitoring of other accompanying health issues (such as high blood pressure or diabetes) are of great importance. Our nursing and doctor staff maintain this tracking without interruption, catching possible complications early and informing the family about the process.

The Role of Family Involvement

Visits and familiar objects (photos, music, belongings) contribute to the resident feeling safe and connected. We consider it important for families to be involved in the process, and we also guide them on how to communicate during visits. We covered practical tips about visits in our article What to Keep in Mind When Visiting a Family Elder.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at GAYA Huzurevi

At GAYA Huzurevi’s 5 branches, we offer Alzheimer’s and dementia care in line with the principles described above, bringing together a consistent routine, patient communication and uninterrupted health monitoring. For general information about Alzheimer’s and dementia, you can also review our articles What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? and our piece on the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Alzheimer’s or dementia patient be cared for at any nursing home?

No, since this process requires patient communication, safe physical arrangement and continuous health monitoring, it’s important to choose institutions with experienced, expert staff on this matter.

The resident keeps repeating the same things or doesn’t recognize me, is this normal?

Yes, this is a common part of the Alzheimer’s and dementia process. Our care team adopts a patient approach that accompanies the resident rather than trying to correct them.

Which of your branches offer this service?

Alzheimer’s and dementia care is offered at all our branches in Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Izmit and Germany.

How can we support the process as a family?

Regular visits, bringing familiar objects and staying in communication with our care team make an important contribution to the resident feeling safe.