If your mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and she is living alone, you may be wondering if she can continue to live alone. Many seniors can thrive at home, even with Alzheimer’s, as long as they have the extra support they need.
There are some benefits to seniors with Alzheimer’s living in a home that’s familiar to them. Seniors who have Alzheimer’s who live in a home they love are surrounded by happy memories, which can help them hang onto their cognitive skills.
As the disease progresses, it’s a little easier for them to get around in a house that is so familiar to them that they know the layout and spacing of the house subconsciously.
With Alzheimer’s home care, your mom can stay safe and comfortable living in the family home as she gets older, especially if you start Alzheimer’s home care early. Getting Alzheimer’s home care started sooner rather than later gives your mom a chance to bond with her caregiver before the disease progresses.
Some of the ways that Alzheimer’s home care can help your mom thrive at home include:
Brain Games
The caregivers who specialize in working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s know how much playing brain games, puzzles, listening to or playing music, and doing other brain-stimulating activities can help cognitive health. They can dedicate time daily to playing brain games and doing activities with their mom in a way they may not be able to.
Better Communication
The education and experience that caregivers have teaches them how to communicate effectively with seniors in all stages of Alzheimer’s. They know how to distract seniors who are putting themselves in danger. And they know effective ways to keep your mom calm if she gets scared, anxious, angry, or agitated as the disease progresses.
Understanding And Compassion
Alzheimer’s is a disease that tries to rob seniors of their dignity. However, caregivers who provide specialized Alzheimer’s home care go out of their way to protect the dignity of the seniors they work with. Caregivers learn to recognize non-verbal cues to know when their mom has to use the bathroom, when she’s hungry, and when she’s thirsty or tired. They treat all seniors with understanding and compassion.
Respite Care
If you are providing care for your mom at home, Alzheimer’s home care can give you the break that you need to continue caring for her. Respite care is something all family caregivers need. It’s tough emotionally and physically to care for a parent with Alzheimer’s.
Getting Alzheimer’s home care for your mom for a few days every week will give you time to take care of yourself, take care of your family, and get the break you need. And if you need to travel for work, have a trip planned, or if you get sick and need someone to take care of your mom, Alzheimer’s home care is available whenever you need it.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Home Care in Marblehead, MA, please contact the caring staff at Uniting With You Home Care today. Call (781) 593-1682
Uniting With You Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Marblehead, Nahant, Salem, Danvers, Lynn, Saugus, Revere, Beverly, Malden, Peabody, Melrose, Chelsea, East Boston, Middleton, Andover, Lynnfield, Somerville, Swampscott, Everett, Winthrop, all of the North Shore, and Essex County.
Our staff includes nurses (RNs and LPNs), Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Attendants (PCAs). We also offer Homemaker/Companion Care and other supportive services, available to our clients 24/7. All staff members are bilingual (English/Spanish). Through continuing education opportunities, we ensure that all staff members employed by Uniting With You Home Care maintain their professional development and exceed industry skill standards.
We recognize that welcoming caregivers and companions into your home requires a high level of trust and confidence. To ensure this trust, all staff members are carefully screened through extensive background checks.
Uniting With You Home Care provides services to clients on the North Shore and Greater Boston area; payment for services is accepted through Medicare or private pay.
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