Caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease or another Dementia can be overwhelming, exhausting and stressful...Whitsyms In-Home Care can help with all of your Elder Home Care needs and provide Alzheimer's Disease 24 Hour Home Care!
People experience Alzheimer’s disease in different ways so there's no one approach to caregiving. If you are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease then you know how difficult it can be. A person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can live in the comfort of their own home or caregiver's home provided that safety measures are in place to prevent wandering or driving. The abilities and needs of a person with dementia will change as Alzheimer's disease progresses. Our referred caregivers can adapt a daily routine to support these changes with some creativity and flexibility. That is why it is so important for our referred registered nurse to assess and evaluate the level of care given to the patient, and to report to the patient's physician.
Unfortunately, dealing with dementia has become a big part of elder care in the United States.
Our referred caregivers make sure that your loved one feels supported and is living a full life. While at the same time they provide a much needed break for a family caregiver. It is important that family caregivers look after their own physical and mental health.
Whitsyms' referred caregivers improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. Some individuals with Alzheimer's become anxious or aggressive while others repeat certain questions and gestures. Many misinterpret what they see or hear. These types of reactions can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension, particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver. It is important to understand that the person is not acting that way on purpose.
As experts in senior care Whitsym's referred caregivers improve the quality of life not only for the people with Alzheimer's disease but also for their loved ones.
A lot of help, information and support can be found through the Alzheimer's Association or the Alzheimer's Community Care websites.
Alzheimer's Disease 24 Hour Home Care
PERSONAL CARE
Assistance with:
Bathing
Toileting
Dressing
Eating
Transfers
Ambulation (Walking)
COMPANION AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
Social Contact
Preparing Meals
Doing Dishes
Laundry
Shopping
Errands
Observation
NURSING SERVICES
Assessment of care needs
Any other nursing skill care as ordered by physicians in compliance with Florida State Laws
MEDICAL ESCORT (Travel Care Assistance)
The caregiver meets the patient at their home/residence/facility and prepares them for the trip.
They assist the patient to the patient's vehicle or to the vehicle of a third party provider
Help the patient into the desired location
Care for the patient during the visit
Help the patient back into the vehicle
Accompany them back to their homes residences and facilities
