Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affects millions of people in the U.S. This is a degenerative disease so the symptoms worsen over time which means that your senior loved one may require extra care once they get into the stage where they have cognitive decline.
In-Home Memory Care Services
Assisting Hands Home Care offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in Frisco, TX, and the surrounding areas. We can be reached at (214) 609-1340.
If you have a senior loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and is in need of constant care, it is best for them to receive this care right at home when they feel comfortable. This will help with their mood and avoid any confusion that they may get if they switch their living arrangements. If you are a family member and you are providing care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia, you know that caring for them may be difficult. This is where a home care agency like Assisting Hands Home Care can help.
Assisting Hands Home Care offers in-home memory care services to seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia in Frisco, TX, and the surrounding areas. We employ highly trained caregivers who can help your loved ones with the personal care they need while also engaging them in mentally stimulating exercises. Your loved one will be safe and comfortable in their own home.
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Although Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are terms that are used interchangeably, they do not mean the same thing. Dementia is a general term that encompasses many conditions that show cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Whatever type of dementia your loved one may have, they will show a decline in cognitive ability. The initial symptoms may be mild, but over time they may get worse.
If the symptoms are caught early and your loved one gets treatment for their condition, they can experience a better quality of life. These are the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia:
- Forgetfulness: Memory loss is common with those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It may range from small to consistent lapses of short term memory.
- Wandering: Many seniors suffering from dementia will wander since they are confused but may be looking for someone or a specific place.
- Agitation: As the diseases progresses, many seniors are limited in what they can do and they can get frustrated. This may cause them to display bouts of agitation.
- Incontinence: If your loved one has reached a later stage of Alzheimer’s and dementia, they may lose control of their bodies which may lead to incontinence.
Our dementia caregivers are highly trained in working with those who have dementia. They will make sure that your loved one is safe and comfortable. They will also use positive reinforcement to help with agitation and mood swings.
Dementia Home Care
Our dementia home care services start with a meeting with you and your loved right in their home. We will assess their condition and their needs. We will then put together a care plan and make sure that they are cared for in the comfort of their home.
We offer the following with our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care services:
- Companionship: Our caregivers will become your loved one’s companion by having friendly conversations with them and engaging them in fun activities. They will also play memory games with them to slow down memory loss.
- Personal Care for Seniors: We will help your loved one with activities of daily living (ADLs). This includes bathing, dressing, and more.
- Wandering: Our highly trained caregivers will make sure your loved one stays safe in their home, and they do not wander. We will also make sure that any fall hazards are removed and they are safe to move around their home.
- Meal Prep: We will help your loved one by preparing meals and cleaning up after.
- Reminders to take medications: Our caregivers will make sure that your loved one takes medications on time.
Call Assisting Hands for a Free In-Home Assessment
Our memory care services will help your loved one age in place safely. To start memory care services, we will visit you at home so we can do an assessment of your loved one’s needs and create a specialized care plan meeting their needs. Call us today at (214) 609-1340 to learn more about our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in Frisco, TX, and the surrounding areas.