Recognizing Alzheimer’s Symptoms
It is crucially important to recognize if your loved one has symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Sometimes these symptoms are missed because they are very similar to signs of aging. However, if your loved one constantly shows these symptoms, they may be suffering from early stages of dementia:
- Frequent memory lapses
- Impairment of reasoning skills
- Difficulty in sustaining conversations
- Making errors in visual and spatial judgements
- Experiencing mood swings and irrational behavior that is uncharacteristic
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home
You can rest assured that our caregivers will provide your loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia home care that will allow them to age safely in their own home. Our caregivers are compassionate and caring and use positive reinforcement to manage any mood swings and agitation.
Our dementia and Alzheimer’s care services start with an assessment of your loved one right in their home. Next, we will create a care plan catered to their needs and assign them a caregiver that can work with their schedule. These are some of the activities our caregivers will engage in to help stimulate the mind and memories of your loved ones:
- Looking through photo albums
- Doing craft projects
- Watching movies
- Enjoying outings
- Reading books
- Playing cards and games
For seniors with Alzheimer’s, Assisting Hands Home Care provides specialized Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) services tailored to their unique needs, ensuring safety, comfort, and support:
- For seniors with Alzheimer’s, Assisting Hands Home Care provides specialized Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) services tailored to their unique needs, ensuring safety, comfort, and support:
- Transportation and Errands: Our caregivers provide safe transportation for seniors who can no longer drive, ensuring they attend doctor’s appointments, family events, and other important engagements, reducing confusion and stress.
- Safety and Fall Prevention: We understand that Alzheimer’s increases the risk of falls. Our team works closely with families to create a safe environment, addressing potential hazards and ensuring your loved one moves around safely, reducing the chance of accidents.
- Meal Preparation: Alzheimer’s can affect an individual’s ability to cook or follow recipes. Our caregivers prepare nutritious meals, mindful of dietary needs, and ensure the kitchen remains clean after meal preparation.
- Light Housekeeping: If maintaining a clean home has become difficult, our caregivers assist with essential tasks like vacuuming, dusting, taking out the trash, and more, ensuring a tidy and comfortable living space.
- Grocery Shopping: Caregivers manage grocery shopping, selecting nutritious food items tailored to your loved one’s preferences and needs, so they never have to worry about running out of essentials.
- Grooming Assistance: We offer compassionate grooming care, helping seniors maintain their personal hygiene and appearance, while promoting dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Engagement in Hobbies: Our caregivers encourage seniors to stay active in hobbies they once enjoyed, helping them stay mentally stimulated and emotionally connected, despite memory challenges.
- Incontinence Care: We provide respectful incontinence care, managing hygiene needs discreetly and sensitively, ensuring your loved one’s comfort while preserving their dignity.
5-Star Rated Home Care
Assisting Hands is dedicated to providing the highest level of home care to those who trust us. As a recognized Assisting Hands Home Care provider, we have exceeded the national Assisting Hands Home Care’s 5-star care standards, ensuring superior service with thoroughly trained caregivers. These standards include:
- CPR certification for caregivers
- Comprehensive Safety Assessments for each client
- Background checks for all caregivers
- Quarterly client supervision by an Administrator
- Completion of Assisting Hands® University training or its equivalent by every caregiver.
Free In-Home Care Assessment
If you think your loved one needs care in their home, make sure to give Assisting Hands Home Care a call. We will visit your loved one right in their home and assess their needs. Then, we will create a care plan to cater to their needs and a schedule that works for everyone. Finally, we will set them up with a caregiver so they can carry out the care plan. Over time, the care plan can change as the needs of your loved ones change.
Arrange an In-Home Consultation with Assisting Hands
Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia require a lot of care from and their family members may not be able to provide it. This is where Assisting Hands Home Care can help. We offer Alzheimer’s and dementia care services to seniors in Edgewater, NJ, and the surrounding areas. To learn more, make sure to give us a call at (551) 304 2442.
Cookie Decoration by Assisting Hands Home Care
The Cookie Decoration event organized by Assisting Hands Home Care brought joy and enrichment to participating seniors. Through this engaging activity, seniors not only relished the pleasure of decorating cookies but also experienced numerous cognitive and emotional benefits. Engaging in creative tasks like cookie decoration stimulates cognitive functions, enhancing memory, problem-solving skills, and overall mental... Continue reading→
Assisting Hands Gives back!
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