Empowering Caregivers: Epoch's Dementia Caregiver Training Program
Team Epoch,
Dementia, a progressive neurological condition, poses certain unique challenges to caregivers.
Focussing on emotional well-being
A stimulating and supportive home-like environment for your elderly loved one living with dementia, wherein they can freely engage in planned activities with their peers and receive nurturing care. It focuses on the person as much as the medical condition.
Epoch has 10+ years of relevant experience, a trained & professional team, and follows evidence-based, global best practices. Your elders will be cared for by a dedicated team, including experienced nurses, compassionate care attendants, and an engagement coordinator with experience in psychology, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being.
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Timings: 10 am in the morning - 5 pm in the evening
Locations:
Gustav House: N-34, Block N, Mayfield Garden, Gurugram, Haryana
Vermeer House: H 34/16, DLF Phase 1, Gurugram, Haryana
Frida House: 1087 Sector 40, Gurugram, Haryana
Picasso House: Opposite Nyati Wind Chimes, Nyati County, Undri, Pune, Maharashtra
Monet House: Eon waterfront, Phase 1, Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra
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Contact usHave a look at these articles on dementia by our CEO, Neha Sinha.
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Dementia Day Care offers properly planned activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and emotional support, thereby enhancing overall quality of life and encouraging independence.
Commonly dementia daycare programs use scientifically proven methods and personalised activities that help reduce anxiety and agitation, thus creating a tranquil and supporting environment.
Dementia daycare offers daytime support, allowing individuals to return home in the evenings, whereas residential dementia daycare provides 24/7 supervision and assistance for those requiring full-time care.
Dementia daycare provides a social setting where individuals can connect with peers, engage in cognitive activities, and enjoy structured routines—all under expert supervision. This atmosphere offers essential mental stimulation and social interaction that are difficult to replicate with at-home care, which focuses on personalized, one-on-one support in the comfort of the home.
By fostering social connections and providing engaging activities, dementia daycare enhances emotional health, reduces feelings of isolation, and promotes a sense of community.
Engaging in stimulating activities and social interactions can help maintain cognitive function and potentially slow down the advancement of dementia symptoms.
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