Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” are not interchangeable. Dementia is a general term used to describe a range of disorders that lead to a decline in memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease is a particular type of dementia that accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. It is currently the seventh most common cause of death in the United States. Dementia, in any form, is characterized by a gradual deterioration of memory and cognitive abilities, beginning with short-term memory loss, and ending with long-term memory loss and cognitive impairment.
How to Recognize the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may be hard to identify since they can be mistaken for typical aging symptoms. However, if any of the following symptoms are consistently displayed by your loved ones, they may be experiencing early onset dementia:
- Frequent forgetfulness
- Diminished reasoning ability
- Unable to carry on a conversation
- Errors in perception of space and vision
- Unusual mood swings and nonsensical behavior
In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
We help keep your loved ones safe and comfortable in their own homes with our in-home care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. We use caring, one-on-one attention and positive reinforcement to manage anxiety and mood swings.
The first step in our dementia and Alzheimer’s care services is assessing your loved one’s condition and care needs. The results of this assessment form the basis of a well-organized care plan that offers both one-on-one support and help with household chores like cleaning and meal preparation.
Our dementia caregivers engage in the following activities to help keep dementia patients’ minds busy:
- Looking through family photo albums
- Engaging in artistic pursuits
- Watching movies and TV shows
- Taking safe trips
- Looking through books and magazines
- Engaging in simple games like card games
Contact Us for a Free In-Home Consultation
Individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease need a lot of care and consideration. Assisting Hands Home Care’s caregivers are highly skilled and prepared to offer superior in-home care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. To arrange an in-home consultation and find out more about our Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in Fort Lee, NJ, call us 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!
Event Name: Wellness Check-up: Blood Pressure Event. Event Description: This wellness visit was free of charge to residents of an Independent living facility, and required a registration with an admission cap of up to 20 residents. Blood pressure was taken by Assisting Hands, Director of Nursing. The result was shared with the resident and the... Continue reading→
