Special Needs of People Suffering From Alzheimer’s and Dementia
For many seniors and their families a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be heartbreaking and overwhelming. Our caregivers work to give seniors the highest quality of life possible, and allow them to live in their home or the home of a loved one for as long as possible.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia cover a broad range of abilities, and challenges. Our caregivers understand how to work with a spectrum of symptoms. The Advanced Senior Care Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregivers have been trained in the best ways to help give people suffering from these conditions as much independence as they can safely handle, while also providing needed care and support.
We know the health and safety of your loved one is your highest priority. Our caregivers regularly communicate with you about how your loved one is doing and any special issues that arise.
Having someone in the home 24-hours a day is especially important with many caregivers have been trained in the best ways to help give people suffering from these conditions as much independence as they can safely handle, while also providing needed care and support.
We know the health and safety of your loved one is your highest priority. Our caregivers regularly communicate with you about how your loved one is doing and any special issues that arise.
Having someone in the home 24-hours a day is especially important with many afflicted by Alzheimer’s and Dementia because of how easy it is to become confused and disoriented. Having a regular, professional presence in the home will not only give you peace of mind, but can also help your loved one feel more confidant and secure.
Some of the regular services our live-in caretakers offer take on special importance after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Some of these services include:
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Laundry
- Changing bed linens
- Light housekeeping
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
- Transportation to the medical appointments
- Help with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Helping with transfer from the bed to a wheelchair
- Reminders to take medications
- Companionship
- Range of motion exercises
- Rehabilitation and recovery care after a hospital visit
- Regular status reports to family members
Our caregivers allow your loved one to continue to live with dignity. Often the stability of living someplace familiar and not in an institution can also help seniors deal with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s or Dementia with less fear.
Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be stressful and exhausting, especially if you do not have experience and training in dealing with people suffering in that way. Our caretakers allow you to strengthen your relationship with your loved one by shouldering much of the burden of their day-to-day care.
Because of our low turnover rate and exceptionally high-quality caregivers, you can rest assured that your loved one will be taken care in a respectful and professional manner. We strive to hire caregivers that are not only at the top of their game professionally, but also have a compassion for those they care for. We believe it is this dual commitment to competence and compassion that makes us an industry leader in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.