Cognitive Therapeutics Method

Cognitive Therapeutics Method

The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ is Home Care Assistance’s proprietary program designed to promote brain health and quality of life through cognitively stimulating activities in the familiar home environment. The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ offers:

Non-pharmacological approaches consistent with scientific research
One-on-one mental stimulation and basic care support in the home
Activities that focus on more than just memory
A routine to look forward to that keeps aging minds active

WHY USE AN ORDINARY CAREGIVER WHEN YOU CAN HIRE A CAREGIVER WHO IS TRAINED IN THE COGNITIVE THERAPEUTICS METHOD™?

Home Care Assistance proudly trains caregivers in our proprietary Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ so that clients receive one-on-one cognitive stimulation as well as support with basic care and activities of daily living at no additional cost. Clients who participate in the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ report enjoying the cognitive stimulation aspect of the program as well as an improved level of engagement and overall happiness.

A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

The Cognitive Therapeutics Method™ was developed based on cutting-edge scientific research and is consistent with growing evidence such as the ACTIVE study funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggesting that cognitive stimulation is associated with long-term brain health benefits. The Method currently includes over 20 activities targeting not just memory, but the five cognitive domains.

Executive Functioning includes cognitive abilities such as reasoning, problem solving, judgment, and thought flexibility
Attention refers to the ability to focus on a specific piece of information for a long period of time, while ignoring competing distractions
Language refers to the ability to execute verbal functions including spontaneous speech, speech repetition, speech comprehension, naming, reading and writing
Visual-Spatial Perception involves the ability to accurately perceive an object’s physical location and understand the relationships between objects
Memory refers to the ability to retain information and utilize it later