If an elderly loved one has recently been diagnosed with a dementia related disease like Alzheimer’s, it can be a bit intimidating. Learning to cope with daily activities can be challenging; but there is evidence that keeping life as predictable as possible really helps. Professional live in care for dementia by Senior Helpers of Florence can be a great option for family who do not live near their loved one. The compassionate and trustworthy companion will keep meal times on schedule, bring your loved on appointments and keep life running smoothly.
Routine is the mother of consistency and peace. Routine is good for you and your elderly loved one. It enhances your loved one’s experience in life by anchoring them with life’s essential daily duties. It is not necessary to keep life nailed down line by line, but it should consist of habitual rituals that calm, center and fulfill your loved one.
It is helpful to keep organized in your loved one’s daily scheduling. Predictability in scheduling of activities, appointments and visits will help your loved one feel more in tune with their life and will enable them to concentrate on what matters instead of worrying about forgetting plans, which will bring great consistency.
By nature, most people are hesitant about change. We don’t want to get stuck in a rut, but at the same time, we like things comfortable and familiar. But as we begin a new year, filling our minds and hearts with resolutions to do more, be better, and reach our goals, what we’re really calling for is change. In light of that, and especially for those who have become caregivers in life, the old saying ‘the only constant in life is change’ hits close to home. As a caregiver to an elderly loved one, a word you hear a lot is ‘consistency’, which can often feel like a challenge in the face of change. This year, though, maybe there is a way to embrace that change in order to build consistency into your life.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in-home help for seniors, along with the many benefits of professional live in care for the elderly, or dementia and Alzheimer’s care, call Senior Helpers of Florence to speak to a senior care specialist today 859-283-5500! The compassionate senior care specialists at Senior Helpers can also guide you through the process of receiving the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit if your elderly loved one is a veteran. In home senior care allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Florence provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Ft. Mitchell, Edgewood, Crestview Hills, Union, Villa Hills.