How Can Home Care Help with Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you’ll be dealing with a lot of difficult feelings. You may be grieving for your loved one, especially if memory loss is already present.
Having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or dementia can be overwhelming.
As you come to terms with Alzheimer’s or another dementia diagnosis, you may be dealing with a whole range of emotions and concerns, along with your loved one. You’ll no doubt be worried about how they will change as the disease progresses, how you’ll keep them comfortable, and how much your life will change along with theirs.
Your loved one will likely be experiencing symptoms in stages; they may be experiencing grief, shock, forgetfulness, anger, agitation, or sundowning. Adjusting to this new reality is not easy, and it is important to give yourself and your loved one some time to come to terms with your new circumstances and to reach out for help. The more support you have, the better you will be able to help your loved one.
Each day may bring different challenges Understanding what to expect will help you plan for care and transitions and recognize your loved one’s capabilities throughout each stage of the disease. It is important to note that you are not alone in caring for the AD or dementia patient. Whether you need information about caregiving for the early, middle, and late stages of Alzheimer’s, or you need supplementary or full-time care for your loved one with AD or dementia, A Remedy Home Care and Day Center is here to help.
A Remedy Home Care’s Trained Staff
At A Remedy Home Care, our staff is trained to provide exceptional care for our clients that have dementia. We take steps to keep our clients engaged in mind, body, and spirit by keeping the body active through low-impact exercises, stimulating the mind with exercises to prompt memory, and performing meaningful activities.
Sundowning can be a difficult reality of dementia. Our staff is well-versed on monitoring for signs and symptoms of sundowning and is trained in how to deal with this situation.
Don't Go It Alone
If your loved one is living with the effects of Alzheimer’s, or other forms of dementia, it can take a tremendous toll on your own physical and emotional well-being. We understand the unique challenges that Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia present to family caregivers, and their loved ones. The professional caregivers we send to our clients’ homes are patient, respectful, and compassionate.
In-home caregivers or senior home caregivers from A Remedy Home Care provide care and assistance through all stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
In fact, very few individuals ever need to be placed in a facility environment as long as there is a qualified caregiver providing essential in-home care. Most people mistakenly think that one on one care at home is too expensive, when it actually is a very cost-effective alternative to facility-based care.
Providing exceptional Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Care for seniors and families in Spartanburg County area including Arcadia, Boiling Springs, Campobello, Duncan, Glendale, Inman, Landrum, Lyman, Moore, Pacolet, Reidville, Roebuck, City of Spartanburg, Startex, Wellford, Woodruff and surrounding areas.
When is Alzheimer’s In-Home Care Needed?
Cognitive Impairment
- If an individual has dementia, memory impairment, or is disoriented to the degree that they pose a risk to themselves or others, they need in-home care and supervision to ensure their safety.
- When minimal personal care and mobility assistance is required, an available spouse, family member, or friend may supervise their safety and provide necessary prompting and assistance.
- When a spouse, family member, or friend is unable to be onsite, or the care needs are significant, consider obtaining the services of a qualified professional caregiver.
Many families have trouble accepting that their loved one needs assistance when the cognitive impairment appears to be mild, and they are otherwise in excellent physical condition.
This is an accident waiting to happen. In an emergency, such as a fire from a stove burner that was left on would they know to call the fire department, and exit the home to a safe location? Have they gotten lost? Forget to take their medications, or forget that they took their medications?
Consider what long term care insurance companies do if a claim is filed for cognitive impairment. If a policy holder is cognitively impaired, Long Term Care Insurance companies require no physical disability for the holders to qualify for benefits. If the insurance companies think they need care and are willing to pay for it you should seriously consider in-home care.
Dementia Respite Care
A Remedy Home Care provides experienced, highly compatible Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers and senior helpers.
Many caregivers are highly experienced with every stage of Alzheimer’s and qualified to provide care for mild to severe dementias. Their positive attitudes create a comforting atmosphere that dementia and Alzheimer’s clients find reassuring.
Prompting and assisting with daily routines, medications, personal care, social and cognitive activities, keeps clients active, mentally engaged, independent, and secure in their homes.
Our specialized skill at providing highly compatible caregivers experienced with Alzheimer’s and dementia care means you can trust A Remedy Home Care to make your loved one’s life and yours much easier and more enjoyable!
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Do Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients Do Better at Home?
The biggest value in hiring in-home dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers to provide care for an elderly loved one with dementia or chronic health problems, is that it allows them to age in place.
In-Home Dementia Care
In-Home Dementia Care allows seniors to stay in their own home for as long as possible, before moving on into an assisted living facility or nursing home. Familiar environments offer a great deal of security and peace of mind for individuals with dementia.
In-Home Alzheimer's Care
Alzheimer’s Disease is commonly known as a memory disorder, but it affects your loved one in more ways than just their memories. Along with moments of forgetfulness and confusion, they might experience changes to their personality and emotional well-being. In later stages Alzheimer’s patients may also need assistance from caregivers for dressing or bathing themselves among other day-to-day activities like eating.
In-Home Care
In-Home care is the first choice for seniors with all types of dementia diagnoses. For those who want to stay in their homes, it is an excellent option, giving seniors and families comfort and the peace of mind they need. Home care also offers assistance for family caregivers by helping them get rest and self-care, to stay healthy and recharge.
Alzheimer's Services
Alzheimer’s In-Home Care services are beneficial because they allow patients/clients remain where they are comfortable and anxiety levels are decreased.
Specially trained home health aides for dementia patients can be the ideal starting point for families who need extra help with their loved ones but want to prevent or delay placement in a long-term care facility.