In home care assistance for the elder with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease can be a trying experience for any household. Having members from the family taking turns to give respite to the members living with their loved one can provide great and needed relief. This however is hard to maintain for long. Seattle Home Care knows that constant and continual care from an individual is what patient’s best need. Families run into an issue caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s due to this issue of time. This is when professional help such as Seattle Senior Care should be sought out. There are resources for Alzheimer community help listed by each area online. Another source for help is looking at Medicare and Medicaid for they offer sources of assistance as well.

Wherever the assistance comes from, there are some considerations that will help lighten the load. Each person with Alzheimer’s is unique with their own set of confusions and frustrations. It is imperative to regard the person with dignity throughout their care. Remember that each task will take longer to achieve and require more patience. Try to perform tasks like bathing or doctor appointments at times of the day when the individual is less confused and more peaceful. Avoid other distractions such as TV when a need for focus is part of the task. Reduce choices to a minimum when helping them to dress or eat. Remember that things that are acceptable on one day may be an agitation or irritation on the next day. When this happens it is best to go with the situation rather than try to force them to do the task. When this happens relax and realize today is not the day for that task.
Enjoying the lucid moments and creating a peaceful environment helps to continue the best relationships for the Alzheimer's patients. The right outside help such as Seattle Home Health Care can give the respite needed for this situation, so if you are an individual caring for a loved one in this situation it may be time to ask for help.