Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia presents a dual challenge for a caregiver. First, you have to address your loved one’s daily physical needs, and then you must reconcile their slipping emotional state. As the disease destroys their brain, they’ll suffer symptoms including confusion, anger, mood swings a loss of language skills.
As their condition worsens, they’ll recognize you less and may even develop behavior abnormal to their personality—swearing, insulting you or even being physically violent. For a spouse or child of someone with Alzheimer’s, everyday care can be exhausting.
Not just anyone can care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common type of dementia. The specialized services related to Alzheimer’s and dementia care differ from other types of senior in-home care.
Caregivers with Sunny Days In-Home Care understand that the need for personalized care becomes heightened when serving a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. They will work with you and your loved one to create an individualized Alzheimer’s or dementia care plan, one that incorporates complete supervision so that you can be assured of your love one’s safety. Your caregiver will be someone who is specially trained to understand and care for the your loved one’s unique in-home care needs.
Whether it’s medication reminders or light housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship, we provide many different types of home care, all designed to minimize negative effects on your loved one. Learn more about all our services and contact us to set up a consultation.