Agnes Scott BSN, MAEd
RN, GNC(C), CPMHN(C)
Agnes is a Registered Nurse, who offers support to care partners facing challenging situations. With extensive experience assisting families and individuals in managing stress, emotional strain, trauma, and related issues, she assists you in feeling heard and understood, whether you seek guidance on specific topics or simply need someone to talk to.
Care Partners
Caring for individuals with progressive cognitive decline is a profound responsibility that requires patience, empathy, and specialized knowledge. As these brain conditions progress, care partners play a crucial role in providing comfort, safety, and quality of life to their loved ones. Their support not only helps maintain daily routines but also enhances emotional well-being and fosters a sense of connection and security for those affected by these cognitive disorders.
The Importance of Care partners
Care partners are invaluable in ensuring that individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's receive the attention and care they deserve, promoting dignity and improving overall quality of life. A care partner for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's disease would typically be involved in various activities and tasks to provide essential support and ensure their well-being. These [activities] include managing their medications, ensuring their safety, physical exercise, cognitive stimulation and many more.
Understanding the Challenges of Caregiving
Caring for individuals with memory related illnesses presents both profound rewards and notable challenges. These challenges encompass emotional stress, financial strain, social isolation, managing the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of patients, among others. Recognizing the depth of commitment and daily challenges faced by care partners, the Scarborough Memory Program offers comprehensive support to alleviate these burdens. Our program provides tailored assistance and resources to help caregivers navigate these complexities with confidence and compassion.