Call Assisting Hands Home Care at (224) 268-9068 to schedule a free consultation about our in-home Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care services in Libertyville, Illinois and surrounding areas.
More than 5 million seniors in the U.S. are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. All forms of dementia impact memory and general cognitive ability and they are degenerative conditions which means the effects will only get worse over time. What starts out as lapses in short-term memory will soon affect long-term memory and the general cognitive decline will eventually cause those affected to lose awareness of themselves and their surroundings. It is important for those affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia to receive care at home in a familiar environment.
In-Home Memory Care from Assisting Hands
- We provide specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- We can counteract mood swings and outbursts of agitation to help stabilize moods.
- We will help keep your loved one’s minds stimulated with memory exercises.
What is Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?
Dementia is a general term for a number of conditions that cause a gradual decline of memory and cognitive ability. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia as it is responsible for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. Those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia will experience gradual cognitive decline which will affect short and long-term memory and make it difficult or impossible for them to care for themselves.
The initial signs of dementia, such as occasional short-term memory lapses, may be normal signs of aging. However, this could be a sign of the early stages of dementia if these memory lapses become more consistent.
You should look for the following symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in your senior loved ones:
- Short-term memory lapses that become more frequent and begin to affect long-term memory
- Irrational behavior and mood swings
- Difficulty holding conversations
- Impaired reasoning
- Visual and spatial misjudgments
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Home Care
Our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services will cover the personal care needs of your loved ones and ensure their safety and comfort. Our caregivers understand the best ways to react to mood swings and agitation and we will use positive reinforcement to help temper their mood while treating them with compassion and respect.
We will first meet with you and your loved ones to evaluate their care needs and their current condition. A care plan will be created based on our evaluation to accommodate their care needs and ensure that they get the personal care and assistance they need at home.
It is important for dementia patients to interact with the people around them and engage in certain activities that keep their minds stimulated. We will help by engaging your loved ones in the following activities:
- Playing simple games like card games
- Reading books
- Listening to music
- Looking through family photo albums
- Craft projects
- Watching TV shows and movies
- Going on fun, safe outings
Call Assisting Hands for In-Home Evaluation
Receiving care in the familiar environment of the home is beneficial for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care can provide effective care for dementia patients to help improve their quality of life in their homes. You can reach us at (224) 268-9068 for an in-home evaluation for our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in Libertyville, IL.
