DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S CARE
Dementia care that starts with who your parent still is.
At Compass, we use the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care®, a nationally recognized, person-centered method that prioritizes dignity, connection, and understanding at every stage of memory loss.
THE METHOD
The Positive Approach to Care®
What it is and why it matters
Developed by dementia care specialist Teepa Snow, the Positive Approach to Care® is one of the most respected frameworks in Alzheimer’s and dementia support. It is built on the belief that even as memory and function change, the person’s dignity, identity, and capacity for connection remain.
At Compass, we have a Certified Positive Approach to Care® Trainer on our team. That means our caregivers don’t just attend a one-time training. They receive ongoing, hands-on education that keeps pace with the latest advances in dementia care.
No other home care provider in Southern Maine holds this designation.
WHAT THIS MEANS DAY TO DAY
Care that meets your parent where they are.
We communicate clearly and calmly, which has been proven to reduce confusion and anxiety
Build and protect meaningful daily routines
Redirect difficult moments without conflict or frustration
Engage clients in activities matched to their current abilities
We watch for changes and communicate them to the family
Support the safety of the home environment
OUR CREDENTIALS
What sets our dementia care apart.
Certified PAC® Trainer on Staff
Trained directly in the Teepa Snow method, our certified trainer personally teaches every Compass caregiver.
Consistent Caregiver Matching
You see the same familiar face. We pay above industry average, so caregivers stay.
Ongoing Caregiver Education
Compass provides our caregivers with hands-on, ongoing education that keeps pace with the latest dementia care research.
RN-Led Care Planning
Our owner is a Registered Nurse and every client care plan reflects clinical judgement, not just a checklist.
24/7 Local Management
When something comes up, you reach a local person who knows your parent’s care plan, not a national call center.
Family Communication
We stay in regular contact, not just when something goes wrong. You’ll know what’s happening before you have to ask.
“From the very first call, Compass felt different. They actually listened. They sent us the same caregiver every visit, and she quickly became someone my mom looked forward to seeing.”
— Daughter of a Current Client, South Portland
We can’t take away the hard parts. But we can make sure your parent is in good hands.
Choosing professional support is not giving up. It’s giving more. Let’s talk about what your family needs.