Alzheimer's, a progressive form of dementia, is a common issue among many seniors. The condition results from a combination of lifestyle, genetics, and age-related changes in the brain.
Some early signs that your loved one has Alzheimer's are memory loss, poor communication, disorientation and confusion, and poor coordination. Your loved one may also develop psychological issues like anxiety, depression, and agitation.
Although Alzheimer's may be inevitable, things get much more manageable with in-house nursing. Learn how.
In-House Care Improves Cognitive Function
Sometimes, a familiar environment is all your loved one needs to remember stuff. Retaining the patient's daily routine to keep their brain on track also helps.
For instance, suppose your loved one is used to watching a TV show before bedtime. Or, they love sitting around with their kids and grandkids for daily catchup at dinner. Maintaining such simple routines helps to reduce the symptoms of memory impairment. The patient may not understand everything now, but the fun activities often trigger a sense of love and normalcy and keep them calm.
At the same time, in-house care allows the elderly to maintain their favorite rest time spots. They can also interact with the neighbors and spend time with their pets if they own one. Such household memories boost their cognitive function and lower memory loss.
In-house nursing is a chance to stay around the structures and people they are familiar with, something they won't get if you transfer them to a care facility.
In-House Care Maintains a Healthy Diet
As soon as you notice the first sign of Alzheimer's in your loved one, do some diet tweaks to reduce the progression of symptoms. Some foods, such as fish, poultry products, leafy greens, and blueberries, slow down age-related cognitive problems.
However, the elderly might not be able to keep track of their diet, especially with memory loss and confusion. Also, you are probably busy with work, school, and your social life, so you may not always be there for them.
Invest in in-house care, and let the experts handle the patient's diet needs. These professionals know which foods are best for memory loss and which ones to avoid. They can develop a healthy routine, prepare meals, and even feed your patient.
The best part with home care is that your loved one has undivided attention. The nurse puts all their attention on your loved one, so they can quickly tell the kind of foods your loved one enjoys and which ones to do away with. Again, this is a privilege a loved one may never enjoy in a care facility.
In-Home Care Ensures Full-Time Company
Social contact helps to delay or slow down the symptoms of dementia in seniors. It also boosts their mood, which eliminates Alzheimer's effects like anxiety and agitation.
Unfortunately, in today's dynamics, some parents live miles away from their grown-up kids. And loneliness often feels like the norm of the day, which
increases dementia.
In-house care ensures that your loved one has a full-time companion to converse, play games, and exercise with. The caregivers are always there to remind the patient to take medications and attend appointments.
You can rest assured that your loved one will get undivided and personalized attention from the right home care providers. Moreover, if the senior requires specific support like toileting, bathing, and dressing, the nurses are trained to fulfill that.
Your life doesn't need to come to a standstill when your loved one has Alzheimer's. A Visiting Redi-Nurse can provide your loved one with full-time assistance to make life manageable both for you and the patient.
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