According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Current estimates are that about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including 5.6 million aged 65 and older and about 200,000 under the age 65 with younger on-set Alzheimer’s.
At Hattie’s Mae’s Home Care understand that providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s can be very challenging and requires more than expertise—it demands a genuine commitment to your loved one to enhance their quality of life. Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care services go beyond ordinary caregiving, offering a comprehensive and compassionate approach to support your loved one’s complexities of memory loss.
Our compassionate experienced caregivers receive specialized training in Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Care to have the knowledge on how to care for your loved one. These individuals show the qualities of patience with a caring attitude. All of our caregivers are supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) who manages each client’s private plan of care.
Recognizing that each individual’s journey is unique, we create personalized care plans. These plans are flexible, adapting to the evolving needs and preferences of our clients. We prioritize the safety and security of our clients so that the environment be designed to promote freedom and independence.
Hattie Mae’s Home Care realizes that physical activity is an integral part in the plan of care. Physical activity supports well-being and a sense of independence. Socializing with others can help improve mood and self-esteem, which encourages stimulation of the brain contributing to overall quality of life. Examples of physical activities to help maintain health includes:
- seated and standing exercises
- going on walks
- playing bingo
- tending to a garden
- listening to music
- outings with family/friends
- dancing
- shopping
- light housekeeping tasks
- crafts
- reading books
- looking at family photos
- conversation
- puzzles
- reading the newspaper
- And many more
Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerating disease that worsens over time. It breaks down brain tissue affecting areas that control memory, thinking, language and behavior. It causes widespread damage to the brain, including death of brain cells. This damage disrupts processes that are vital to the brain cells and their network.
There are many types of symptoms, but the most common include:
- Difficulty performing ordinary tasks
- Misplacing things
- Memory loss of recent events, though they may recall events from years ago
- Leaving the stove on
- Wandering
- Feeling confused or frustrated, especially at night (sun-downer’s syndrome)
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Changes in behavior and mood
- Combative or anxious
- Trouble walking or poor coordination
- Difficulty speaking or expressing oneself
- Having unwarranted suspicion of family members
- Hallucinations/Delusions
10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
- Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life
- Challenges In Planning Or Solving Problems
- Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks At Home, At Work Or At Leisure
- Confusion With Time Or Place
- Trouble Understanding Visual Images And Surroundings
- New Problems With Words In Speaking Or Writing
- Misplacing Things And Losing The Ability To Retrace Steps
- Decreased Or Poor Judgement
- Withdrawal From Work Or Social Activities
- Changes In Mood And Personality
Even though there currently is no cure for Alzheimer’s/Dementia, there are ways to help manage the disease with cognitive activities and medications to help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
If you feel that your loved is experiencing any of the above symptoms, call Hattie Mae’s Home Care at 833.537.8233 , 833-53-STAFF to speak with one of our dedicated care team members to schedule a FREE no-obligation in-home assessment at no cost to you.