Help at Home Caring for Loved Ones Diagnosed with Alzheimer's

If you are the family caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, then you know how time-consuming the process can be. For some people the caregiving process can feel downright impossible. Most people feel that is so much to do during the day, and never find the time to care for themselves.  So, what can be done to help ease some of the daily stressors?

Create a Schedule

 
People suffering with Alzheimer’s respond best when staying on a strict schedule. The family caregiver should create a schedule that is best for the loved one, as well as those who will be caring for them. The schedule should include, bath time, dressing, meal preparing, eating, and toileting. Allow extra time when setting the schedule for unexpected mishaps, such as a loved one refusing to bathe, get dress, or eat.
Precautions for Safe Wandering

Nearly all Alzheimer patients wander. Take precaution a head of time to prevent your loved one from wandering away from home. Move locks up high and out of eye view. Even if you are using a security code to get out of the door, your loved one can see you entering the code, remember it, and quickly be out the door. Be sure to alert neighbors in the area of your loved one’s condition, and ask if they will be an extra pair of eyes for you. Get your loved one an identification, or medical bracelet that identifies their condition.
Hire Home Care Aides

Home care aides are life saviors when it comes to caring for a person with Alzheimer’s. Aides are trained on how to properly care for those with Alzheimer’s, and how to redirect their wandering from one location to the next. Aides can help with tasks such as running errands, toileting patient, preparing meals and many other chores handled by the caregivers. To find out more help at home caring for your loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's contact us.