Alzheimer's & dementia
As Alzheimer's and dementia advance, patients and families face a widening set of challenges, from early memory loss to more severe mental and physical decline. Firstat nurses bring both the clinical training and the sensitivity that this kind of care demands.
Why families choose Firstat for this.
A plan built for this patient
No fixed package. The plan of care follows the diagnosis, not the other way around.
Licensed clinical care
RN, LVN, and HHA staff performing real clinical work under a physician's plan of care.
Continuity whenever possible
We work to keep a consistent nurse on a case when scheduling allows, so care doesn't reset every visit.
Direct, private billing
Private pay, long-term care insurance, and workers' comp, billed directly.
Alzheimer's & dementia: what's included
What to expect
- Nurses specifically trained to care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients
- Ongoing continuing education on best practices for dementia care
- Medication management alongside conditions that often accompany dementia
- Relief and support for family members carrying day-to-day caregiving
- Care that can extend into Independent, Assisted, and Skilled Nursing facilities, not just the home
Getting started is simple.
Because dementia care needs shift over time, the initial assessment covers the home and family, not just the patient.
Family & home assessment
We look at the home environment and family support system, not just the clinical picture.
Care plan built
A plan of care addresses safety, routine, and behavioral needs specific to the patient's stage.
Nurse matched for continuity
We assign a nurse and work to keep familiar faces on the case over time.
Ongoing family support
Regular check-ins support the family members carrying day-to-day caregiving.
What we work toward.
Fewer confused, unfamiliar visits
Familiar faces matter for dementia patients. We work to keep a consistent nurse or small team on the case when scheduling allows, which matters more for dementia patients than almost any other condition.
Relief for family caregivers
A trained nurse in the home means family members aren't carrying every hour alone.
Safer daily routines
Trained staff reduce the agitation and risk that come with unfamiliar environments or approaches.
A plan that adjusts with the disease
Care shifts as needs change, instead of staying static as decline progresses.
Other ways we help San Diego families.
Home health & skilled nursing
Wound care, injections, ventilator and tracheostomy support, and intermittent skilled nursing under physician orders.
Learn more about Home health & skilled nursingHospital discharge
A smoother, monitored transition home after an injury, surgery, or extended hospital stay.
Learn more about Hospital dischargeStroke & fall recovery
Support through the physical, communication, and behavioral changes recovery brings.
Learn more about Stroke & fall recovery