Palm Coast Dementia Care

Dementia Care Near You

As a local expert in the field of dementia care in the Daytona Beach area, Visiting Angels® Palm Coast, FL is familiar with the ins and outs of the disease. We provide referrals to families throughout Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Holly Hill, Edgewater, Saint Augustine, and the surrounding communities. Our experienced nurse registry can help keep loved ones who are living with memory-related illnesses safe at home. Dementia care professionals from the Visiting Angels Palm Coast nurse registry provide monitoring for Daytona Beach seniors and peace of mind for their loved ones.

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Early Signs of Dementia

Dementia is a general term that describes a progressive decline in cognitive function. This decline can affect a senior's ability to complete daily tasks and care for themselves. According to the World Health Organization, there are over 47 million people across the globe who are living with dementia. Caring for a family member with dementia can be very challenging due to the progressive nature of the disease. Those who live with dementia often have trouble communicating and tend to have mood swings and changes in personality. When families suspect a loved one may have dementia, it is important to speak to their physician and seek help early. Visiting Angels Palm Coast dementia care services ensures your loved ones receive personal care support in the comfort of their home.

Signs of Dementia to Watch Out For

Visiting Angels Palm Coast has put together a list of the most common signs of dementia. Caregivers from our network frequently see the following warning signs when working with seniors:

• Difficulty completing the activities of daily living such as preparing a meal, getting dressed, or finding their way back home.
• Asking the same question over and over due to the inability to retain new information or recall recent events.
  Language issues may be present, such as struggling to follow a conversation, forgetting words, or using words incorrectly.
• Declining spatial skills such as judging distance or direction which may be more obvious when driving.
• Seniors living with dementia may show poor judgment regarding clothing choices, personal hygiene, or money.
• Forgetting where they are or how they got there is a red flag for some seniors.
• People with dementia may be socially withdrawn or lose interest in their favorite activities.
• Difficulty with numbers such as balancing the checkbook, or general lack of concentration, is apparent in some seniors.
• Dementia often causes seniors to have sudden mood swings such as anger, depression, or paranoia for no apparent reason.
• While misplacing items is not in itself uncommon, seniors with dementia may place objects in unusual spots and be unable to find them later.

Dementia Tips from the Pros: Communicating with Your Loved One

Communicating with a loved one who has dementia can be difficult. That being said, building good communication with your loved one can make your job as a caregiver easier. Good communication can also help you handle difficult situations while caring for your loved one. Some communication tips from dementia care professionals and St Augustine dementia care professionals include:

• Use your loved one's name to gain their attention.
• Get rid of noise and distractions such as TV or radio.
• Identify yourself by relation and name, and use nonverbal cues.
• Distract and redirect if your loved one becomes irritated.
• Ask easy yes or no questions and limit choices.
• Talk about memories and events from the past
• Turn activities into a series of steps with visual cues.
• Focus on your loved one's feelings & offer reassurance.
• Use humor to share a laugh with your loved one.

Wandering Prevention and Safety For Seniors with Dementia

Safety is the top concern we hear from family members of those with dementia. Wandering is the biggest safety concern for seniors with memory-related illnesses and is a main reason why people choose for Daytona Beach home care. Visiting Angels Palm Coast offers wandering prevention tips for Daytona Beach area seniors in need of dementia care:

• Use child-safe plastic door knobs or handle covers.
• Keep your loved one's coat, hat, and keys away.
• Try a barrier like a curtain to camouflage the door.
• Get your loved one a watch with GPS tracking ability.
• Sew ID labels onto your loved one's clothing.
• Consider installing a home monitoring system.
• Give your neighbors a heads-up about wandering behaviors.

Cost of Dementia Care Near You

Wondering about the cost of dementia care near you? According to the information on our Daytona Beach home care cost page, the cost of dementia care is $28 to $37 per hour. The cost of in-home dementia care near you can vary based on the level of care, amount of visits a caregiver makes to your home, and the number of hours they stay per visit. Dementia care costs can be quoted by an hourly rate or weekly rate. For more information or to get a personalized quote for in-home dementia care, contact us by calling 386-446-7848 or using our online form.

The Importance of In-Home Dementia Care in Palm Coast

Dementia care referrals from Visiting Angels Palm Coast are an important resource for seniors throughout Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, Holly Hill, Saint Augustine, and the nearby communities. Caregivers can monitor your loved one and help with daily activities. Elder care professionals can also provide wandering prevention to keep your loved one safe. And consider respite care to ease the burden and prevent caregiver burnout. Learn more about the cost of home care near you.

If you have a loved one who is in need of dementia care in the Daytona Beach area, call Visiting Angels Palm Coast at 386-446-7848 and ask for a referral. Contact us today to learn more about our dementia care referrals for local seniors in Daytona Beach.