Many times a person with Dementia is unable to travel and come to the Memory Lab sessions conducted at Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital. In such cases our team of volunteers visit their homes and conduct cognitive activities in their own home environment. Home visits can be arranged typically once a week or as appropriate based on the discussion with the caregiver family members.

In addition home visit can be arranged for consultation. Consultation with patient and their family members begin by discussing the current situation at home. These sessions help professionals understand the patient’s memory problems, the stage of the disease and any behavioural issues. Through this discussion a clear caregiving scenario emerges.

If the person is in the early stages of the disease, following a normal everyday routine is often possible. Guidance is then provided to maintain the patient’s independence at both physical and mental levels and steps to manage challenging behaviours are discussed.

These meetings also emphasize the importance of keeping the person engaged in activities. Meaningful activities provide a sense of purpose, engagement, usefulness and accomplishment, which in turn reduces behaviours like agitation and wandering. Finally, the consultations highlight steps to reduce caregiver stress and burden while maintaining the caregiver’s own health.

To book an appointment for home visits please contact Mangala Joglekar or Madhura Bhatawadekar.