Dementia Care Is A Challenge For Seniors and Their Families In Fresno, CA
Even the most well-equipped family caregiver can feel helpless when dealing with dementia. It is never easy to deal with diseases, but the way dementia affects the memory, body, mood and personality makes it even more challenging. The brain controls everything, and when compromised, produces disastrous results. Visiting Angels Fresno understands the difficulty of dementia care and is here to help provide care that you and your loved one both deserve.
The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty
One of dementia’s trademarks is its unpredictability. Your parent might recognize you and call you by name after a period of weeks or months of calling you another name or even viewing you as a stranger, and vice versa. Strength and competence with daily tasks can come and go as well.
This can take a toll on you, making you feel powerless and uncertain of your parent’s best interests. Dementia care can test the limits of your patience and compassion because it’s so unpredictable and devoid of any timeframe. The decline, or volatility, caused by dementia can continue indefinitely.
Dealing with dementia is often too much for family caregivers to handle alone, with good reason. The bottom line is that you need help. Taking care of your parent alone is not realistic or safe. Visiting Angels Fresno Dementia Care Specialists are here to provide care to your loved one in the comfort of their own home, while you find peace of mind.
Time Away Is Not Selfish
Family caregivers often feel that if they can’t handle providing care themselves or need time away that they are being selfish, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Dementia care is very demanding and usually requires a team effort. This is the time to call Visiting Angels Fresno so you can be the one that is concerned and involved child every now and then.
According to a study by the National Institute of Health on family caregivers, not taking a break can cause the following issues:
- Stress affecting physical and mental health
- Depression and anxiety
- More health concerns than other kinds of caregiving
Visiting Angels In Home Care Services
If you feel burned out, Visiting Angels Fresno respite care can help you restore your normal lifestyle. Our palliative care is available if your parent has medical needs. If you can handle your parent’s basic needs, companion care might be a good option. No matter what the circumstances are, our in home care services can help your loved one.
Dementia care will more difficult some days than others. If you suspect that your parent won’t be open to Visiting Angels Fresno Caregivers, visit our website for how to discuss it with him or her.
Contact us to learn more about our care services and to schedule your free in home care assessment.