Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is a massive act of love. But it’s also incredibly demanding both physically and emotionally. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, daily tasks become more difficult, and family caregivers may find themselves overwhelmed more often than in the past. Alzheimer’s home care providers can offer the support families need, which can immediately bring down stress throughout the family.
Help Managing Behaviors
In the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, behaviors like wandering and sundowning become more pronounced. There may be other challenging behaviors, too. Alzheimer’s home care experts understand how to manage these behaviors and what they can do to help. They can help family members understand what’s behind the behaviors as well.
Routine Building
People who have Alzheimer’s disease don’t tend to do well with unpredictable events. Structured routines that are predictable help them to feel more secure and safe, which is an important part of helping Alzheimer’s symptoms stay under control. Solid routines that help seniors with Alzheimer’s disease feel more comfortable also help family caregivers feel more comfortable.
Support with Hygiene Tasks
Tasks that help seniors with Alzheimer’s maintain their hygiene are often a lot more difficult as the illness progresses. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may resist tasks like bathing or oral care, believing that they’ve already done those tasks or that they’re not necessary. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may also experience sensory challenges around these activities. Home care providers who understand Alzheimer’s can offer solutions that help.
Improved Safety
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may be at a greater risk of falling or experiencing other safety issues. Worrying about these safety concerns can take a huge toll on family caregivers. Alzheimer’s home care providers can help families learn what to do to make the home safer for aging adults. As Alzheimer’s progresses, family members may need even more help securing household chemicals and reducing the risk of issues like wandering.
Experienced Guidance
Alzheimer’s home care providers have a lot of experience that family caregivers can lean on when they’re not sure what to do next. This can shorten the learning curve significantly, allowing family caregivers to have the help they need to recognize changes earlier and learn more about strategies that help Alzheimer’s patients have a better overall quality of life.
Respite Time
One of the biggest reasons that family caregivers experience stress while helping family members who have Alzheimer’s disease is that it’s difficult to take time away. Family caregivers may feel as if there isn’t anyone who can help or who can take over, even temporarily. Alzheimer’s home care providers can do exactly that, however, by offering respite time to family caregivers so that they can recharge themselves.
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s home care providers can reduce that overwhelm, helping family caregivers reduce their stress and avoid hitting burnout well before they should. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease have the help that they need, and family members can relax knowing that they also have support.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Home Care Services in Newport Beach, CA, please call the caring staff at Canaan Home Care today! 1-844-CANAAN-1 (1-844-226-2261)
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