When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, it is common to feel grief and sadness over the anticipated changes in memory. While the diagnosis can be overwhelming, there are ways to cope. Your loved one can thrive in their familiar home setting. They can avoid the trauma of moving to an assisted living facility by receiving Alzheimer’s and dementia in home care by Senior Helpers of Chattanooga. There is no reason to feel you have to go it alone.
When it comes to Alzheimer’s and dementia long term care, there are generally two different options. Institutional care as in a nursing home or assisted living facility is a common option. The other option is Alzheimer’s and dementia in home care by Senior Helpers of Chattanooga. This type of care is person-centered and provides more independence for a loved one coping with Alzheimer’s. Studies show that personalized, one-on-one care is the best type of environment for someone with dementia. This type of familiar home environment will allow the senior to continue to thrive in a place they know well and love. Those who are coping with dementia related disease tend to thrive in their familiar community and home. Transportation to local activities in the areas of Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain is also a part of the service.
If your loved one requires assistance with bathing, eating, drinking, dressing, or walking from place to place, an expert caregiver can help. Compassionate caregivers understand the importance of keeping tabs on how your loved one is doing both mentally and physically. Many families find it especially beneficial to keep a schedule for daily activities so their loved one can anticipate what happens next. Establishing a predictable, consistent routine will greatly improve your loved one’s overall outlook on life. A routine lifestyle within the comforts of their own home will help your loved one feel more secure and improve their quality of life.
If your loved one requires assistance with bathing, eating, drinking, dressing, or walking from place to place, an expert caregiver can help. Compassionate caregivers understand the importance of keeping tabs on how your loved one is doing both mentally and physically. Many families find it especially beneficial to keep a schedule for daily activities so their loved one can anticipate what happens next. Studies have shown that a person newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s will greatly benefit from an established routine. Establishing a predictable, consistent routine will greatly improve your loved one’s overall outlook on life. Activities of daily living can be coordinated to when your loved one is most responsive. A dependable caregiver will assist your loved one with dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and other important daily reminders. Your family can feel peace with the fact that your loved one is never alone in their home for long stretches of time. The compassionate and well-trained caregivers work with your loved one and family to create a specialized, adaptive care plan that will suit your loved one’s needs. Services are flexible for a few hours to twenty-four hours a day. Your loved one can receive care seven days a week, weekends and holidays. A routine lifestyle within the comforts of their own home will help your loved one feel more secure and improve their quality of life.
When a family is learning to cope with a loved one who is recently diagnosed with a dementia related disease, they may feel weighed down with the many options available for assistance. In some cases, a family may choose to move their loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home. They may feel that they are unable to give their loved one the type of care they need to function. While this is a workable option for many families, you may feel that this type of transition can be too drastic.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in-home elderly care and the many benefits of professional senior care or dementia and Alzheimer’s care, call Senior Helpers of Chattanooga to speak to a senior care specialist today 423-710-1500! 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 Chattanooga provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, peace of mind visits and so much more to all areas of Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain.