Getting that first diagnosis of a cognitive disease such as dementia can be earth shattering and it may take a while for you and your family to decide the next course of action for your loved one. While you may want to have your loved one move in with you right away, she may not be ready for that. Your elderly loved one may want to stay in the home she loves and has built so many memories in. The good news is that with the proper planning and support, your loved one does not need to move out yet. A live-in home care provider can help her through her days safely. She can enjoy some more much-deserved time in the home she loves.
Make Everyday Tasks Easier for Your Loved One
At the beginning stages of dementia, memory loss begins but it’s less invasive and can often be prompted with clear reminders and instructions.
Here are four key areas that should be reviewed and adjusted to make living at home easier for your loved one.
Meals. Many dementia patients say that following a recipe becomes difficult. It can help to have meals made for them or delivered to the home. Then once the food has been delivered, have someone mark what each one is, when it arrived, and when it should be eaten. Complete meals that can be heated in the microwave or stove are best.
Daily Tasks. Your loved one may need help remembering what appointments to go to and what social events to attend. A calendar with reminders is a great way to keep her days organized. You can even add weekly tasks to the calendar, such as a reminder every Monday to take out the trash or empty the kitty litter box.
Taking medications. If your loved one has daily or weekly medications she must take, consider having a pill dispenser for her to grab her medication from each day. You can also set up alerts on her smartphone that will remind her to take her medication.
Transporation. The time will quickly come, if it hasn’t already, that your loved one can no longer safely drive places due to the risk of getting lost or confused on the roads. Walking to her favorite places may also become disorienting so planning for someone to accompany her on trips outside the home is important.
Live-In Home Care Can Help Dementia Patients Stay at Home Longer
As the dementia progresses, your loved one will need more help, more guidance, and more reminders to perform everyday tasks. Having live-in home care services begin before dementia progresses too far can help reduce the fears your loved one may have of someone else in her home.
The live-in home care provider will be with her 24 hours a day so if something happens on the weekend or in the middle of the night, someone is there to assist her and see her through it safely. From the everyday tasks of cooking, cleaning, and dressing, to emergency tasks such as where to go in case of a weather emergency, a live-in home care provider can help loved ones have peace of mind that their elderly loved one is safe in her home.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Live-In Home Care Services near Southbury CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
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With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
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Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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