Our caregivers are trained in dementia friendly practices. Caring2seniors offers support to the individual living with a cognitive disease and support to the family. The memory care we offer recognizes that those we serve prefer:
- Personal choice and control or influence over decisions about their life
- Services designed around individual needs and wishes
- To feel valued, understood, and safe
- To experience a sense of belonging and of being part of family, community and civic life
- Positive and patient companionship for Alzheimer’s patients
- Prompting and cueing daily routines
- Respite for those caring for loved ones with Dementia
- Transport/Escort to appointments
- Outings, activities and events appropriate for Alzheimer’s patients
- Personal organization help
- Prevent wandering and unsafe behaviors
A person with Alzheimer’s disease might become agitated when once-simple tasks become difficult. To limit challenges and ease frustration our team can assist you and your loved one in the following steps:
Scheduling wisely. Establish a routine to make each day less agitating and confusing. People with Alzheimer’s disease can still learn and follow routines. Often it is best to schedule tasks, such as bathing or medical appointments, when the person is most alert and refreshed. Allow some flexibility within the routine for spontaneous activities with a caregiver.
Being Patient. Expect things to take longer than they used to. Allow the person with Alzheimer’s disease to have frequent breaks. Schedule more time for tasks so that you don’t need to hurry him or her.
Involve the person. Allow your loved one to do as much as possible while still having assistance if need be. For example, people with Alzheimer’s disease might be able to set the table or help prepare meals with the help of visual cues or dress independently if you lay out clothes in the order they go on.
Provide choices. Fewer options are better but give the person with Alzheimer’s disease choices every day. For example, provide two outfits to choose from, ask if he or she prefers a hot or cold beverage, or ask if he or she would rather go for a walk or see a movie.
Provide simple instructions. People with Alzheimer’s disease best understand clear, one-step communication.
Reduce distractions. Turn off the TV and minimize other distractions at mealtime and during conversations to make it easier for the person with Alzheimer’s disease to focus.
We make it easy to get started with a complimentary initial consultation. We can get to know each other, we’ll listen carefully to your needs and concerns, we can share the experience of other local families with whom we’ve worked, and we’ll make recommendations for service.
Give us a call for your free Senior Home Care consultation: 928-208-5088