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Focused care for your loved one with dementia.
COMPASS stands for Caring for Older adults with Memory Problems And their Support Systems
Our program provides a holistic approach to dementia care and support for families throughout Delaware and the surrounding region. Our specialized services provide personalized medical care and an array of support services focused on meeting the needs of patients and families experiencing dementia and related caregiving burden.
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The COMPASS philosophy embraces a holistic, comprehensive approach to memory care. In addition to medical treatment for cognition and behavior/mood symptoms, we work with you to develop and implement a care plan addressing all of the ways that dementia affects a person's life, including daily activity, safety, and legal/financial issues.
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We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with memory loss, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort are our top priorities.
Why Choose COMPASS?
Our approach to dementia care is unique and provides added emphasis on caregiving.
A Multi-Faceted Approach
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Our team, led by a geriatrician, includes social workers, therapists and care management staff with experience working with older adults and families. Our team works closely with you and your primary care doctors to provide individually tailored, hands-on outpatient care and care management- in-person or through telehealth.
A Holistic Strategy
COMPASS offers a comprehensive approach to memory care. In addition to medical treatment for cognition and behavior/mood symptoms, we work with you to develop and implement a care plan addressing all of the ways that dementia affects a person's life, including daily activity, safety, and legal/financial issues.
Our Focus on Caregivers
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COMPASS' family-centered approach emphasizes caregiver support, education, and training. We work with each family as you face the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia-honoring your individual values and preferences-to anticipate and address concerns as they arise.
Attention to Dementia Care
Every person with dementia experiences it differently. COMPASS provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of symptoms, and ongoing support to caregivers during all stages of the disease. Together, we work with you and your loved one to develop a personalized plan that offers strategies to address day-to-day issues while promoting well-being.
Making a Difference for Those We Serve
"We so appreciated your expertise, compassion, wisdom, thoughtfulness, and care. The appointment exceeded any expectations that we had.
We have spent years looking for just the services you are offering us. Most importantly, my husband felt so comfortable and valued at the appointment and commented throughout the day about how much he had enjoyed meeting and talking with each of you. My sons join us in thanking you for the gift of this wonderful program."
"I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all at COMPASS that have made the last few years so much more bearable and easier for me and my family.
The sense of calm and peace I have knowing that all of you are in my corner when I struggle for answers is truly a blessing amidst such a cruel disease."
"I don’t think I could have gotten through these last months without the COMPASS Program! It has been so much help to me.
Dr. D’Souza is the best! She is patient and kind and has come to my aid since the beginning of our relationship with COMPASS. I really appreciate the COMPASS Program."
"Thank you for everything you all have done for our family. We are so grateful to you!
What I love about COMPASS is the pairing of "wraparound" support and caring with concrete accomplishments (e.g., completion of the DMOST form, driving assessment, respite care, tutoring my husband to use his phone, etc.) Thank you so very much!"
"We so appreciated your expertise, compassion, wisdom, thoughtfulness, and care. The appointment exceeded any expectations that we had.
We have spent years looking for just the services you are offering us. Most importantly, my husband felt so comfortable and valued at the appointment and commented throughout the day about how much he had enjoyed meeting and talking with each of you. My sons join us in thanking you for the gift of this wonderful program."
"My father is amazed at the amount of time your team invests in Mom's care and our concerns. Thank you for all you do to keep communications wide open.
You are a breath of fresh air and a force of energy that keeps us moving towards the best care for Mom! You are pioneering a path that is necessary and appreciated by the patient and valuable (dare I say novel?) to the treating physicians."