{"id":6682,"date":"2022-08-05T13:34:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T17:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2022-08-05T13:34:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T17:34:43","slug":"should-family-caregivers-push-eye-exams-when-a-parent-has-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/should-family-caregivers-push-eye-exams-when-a-parent-has-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Family Caregivers Push Eye Exams When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s?"},"content":{"rendered":"

August is National Eye Exam Month and a good time to talk about eye exams and vision. Your mom has Alzheimer’s, and it’s getting hard to communicate with her. She often forgets what she was saying or can’t find the right words. It’s creating communication difficulties with her, and it’s making her want to become more isolated.<\/p>\n

When a parent is in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, it gets harder to leave the house. Your mom doesn’t want to go outside. She hates leaving her house and fights you. It’s been a year since your mom’s last eye exam. Is it worth taking her for a new exam?<\/p>\n

Ask Her Eye Doctor for Advice<\/h2>\n

Ask your mom’s eye doctor for advice. If her vision has been pretty stable, her optometrist may feel it’s better to avoid stressing her out more than necessary. If she needs glasses because she keeps losing them, her eye doctor may extend it without you having to come in. It’s up to the eye doctor.<\/p>\n

What If You Have to Take Her?<\/h2>\n

What if your mom’s doctor feels it’s important that she go for an eye exam? To make the trip as easy as possible for both you and her, don’t tell her where you’re going. Instead, mention something she likes to do. Tell her you’re taking her for a drive in the mountains or driving to the zoo to look at the animals.<\/p>\n<\/a> Alzheimer’s Care in Largo FL\n

Get to the eye doctor, but park away from the entrance. Make up a reason you need her to get out and walk with you. It could be to go pick up drinks at a store. At that point, she’s already out of the car and you can walk her inside the office. Your mom may not be happy, but she’s at least in the office.<\/p>\n

Some of the eye exam will be too difficult for her. Naming letters is often hard. But, they can do quick checks for diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. This should be enough to get a renewed prescription for glasses. You might find your mom’s having a good day and can do all the tests. It’s hard to predict.<\/p>\n

As your mom’s family caregiver, you’re probably feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself, too. Arrange time away as often as you need it. Don’t be ashamed to admit you can’t take care of your mom on your own.<\/p>\n

Hire Alzheimer’s care<\/a> aides to help with the harder caregiving tasks like bathing, toileting, and oral care. Your mom may be extremely combative, and you’re still her child. That makes it very hard for you to forget the mom who is slowly disappearing. Alzheimer’s care<\/a> aides can handle the brunt of her care, leaving you the freedom to take care of your emotional, mental, and physical health.<\/p>\n

If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Alzheimer’s Care in Largo, FL<\/a>, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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