Alzheimer’s/Dementia Coaching
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Coaching (Habilitation Therapy) is a service designed to assist Consumers and caregivers in acquiring, retaining, and improving the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Coaching creates and maintains a positive experience for a person experiencing the effects of a dementia related illness.
The objective is to provide education and support to the Consumer and caregiver and to provide suggestions to modify elements of the environment that may exacerbate the symptoms of the disease. Habilitation Coaches provide knowledge and expertise to caregivers (and the person with the disease when appropriate) in understanding the disease process and pitfalls to avoid, as well as techniques of communication, behavior management, structuring the environment, creating therapeutic activities, and planning for future care needs.
To learn more and/or explore the option of receiving this service through one of our provider partners, please complete a State Home Care referral by calling 413-586-2000 or referring online at: Referral
If you are already involved in State Home Care, please speak to your assigned Care Advisor.