Professional dementia caregivers help provide respite for families.
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can instantly produce a number of concerns and questions. What will life be like for my senior loved one? How will the condition affect daily functioning and behaviors? Where will she or he live? And how can I possibly manage providing care?
At Hearts at Home In-Home Care, a provider of in-home elder care in Kansas City and the surrounding areas, we frequently receive calls from family members who are in crisis mode to find the best care solution for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. We have learned that there are three key elements to help families feel a sense of relief and to acquire a feeling of control:
- Education. We can’t stress enough the importance of learning as much as possible about Alzheimer’s, and staying well informed about new developments. We provide an assortment of resources related to Alzheimer’s care that offer safety tips, effective communication techniques, innovative ideas for managing challenging behaviors, and so much more. Families can also find a great deal of trusted educational materials through the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as up-to-date news on the latest research findings pertaining to the search for treatment options and a cure.
- Support. Family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s need the support of others in a similar situation. Locating a support group to gain helpful insight, share concerns, and just have a trusted and safe place to vent feelings to those who understand is extremely helpful for family caregivers. Talking with a professional counselor, in addition to close family and friends, is also a smart idea to ensure family caregivers are taking care of their own mental health.
- Partnership. Partnering with Hearts at Home In-Home Care for experienced, safe and reliable in-home dementia care for older adults helps family caregivers know they are not alone, allows them necessary time away on a regular basis to tend to their own self-care needs, and is a great alternative to moving the senior to a nursing home or assisted living facility, enabling her or him to remain in the comfort and familiarity of home.
Hearts at Home In-Home Care’s knowledgeable dementia caregivers are extensively trained in patient, creative, compassionate care at home for seniors, offering a consistent routine, help with difficult behaviors, increased safety, and dependable respite care family caregivers.
We meet with families during a free in-home consultation to learn about the difficulties being faced, along with getting to know the senior in need of care: his or her likes, dislikes, interests, hobbies, personality type, past and current life – all to produce an individualized plan of care which will allow for the very best possible quality of life, ensuring all needs are met both now and proactively as needs change over time.
Connect with the top-rated providers of in-home elder care in Kansas City and the surrounding areas at 913-440-4209 for more information. With Hearts at Home In-Home Care by your side, you are never alone in your dementia care journey!