Here’s a powerful testimonial that truly captures the profound impact Encara’s Dementia Rehabilitation Program has on the lives of those we serve.
“The feedback forms can’t adequately express how beneficial the Dementia Rehabilitation program has been for my husband Roger, an active, loving and wonderful family man. We have shared 62 years together has now, sadly, been reduced to the frustration of not being able to complete a sentence or conversation or to do tasks that he would usually be familiar with. He was highly unmotivated, unwilling to do any type of activity, sitting in his chair for hours on end each day. His love of reading no longer exists and can’t follow TV programs. From a carer’s point of view he seemed to have given up hope.
That is until this program started. Now he insists I help him with his exercises every day and he is actually good at “ Jenka”! We play board games regularly and the grandchildren are on board to stop him “cheating”. What a difference! The lovely clinicians have spurred him on, as a the result his strength and motivation has improved out of sight!
As a nurse, I have dealt with many dementia patients but nothing prepared me for 24/7 care. I am in my 80th year and in reasonable health except for chronic back pain which at times stops me in my tracks. I am just grateful that Roger’s laugh is back and as his condition progresses we are doing all we can to keep his physical and mental health at its optimum. Thank you for the opportunity to tell my story.”
Anne, Wife and Carer
Want to find out more about our Dementia Rehabilitation Program, for individuals living with dementia or cognitive decline? Contact Encara today
