Alzheimer's Caregivers From Visiting Angels of Dallas, GA
With old age comes the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that creates issues with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s care is typically performed by family members, friends
If your loved one is struggling with Alzheimer’s and caring for him or
At Visiting Angels Dallas, we understand that it can be incredibly difficult to deal with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, there is no known cure or effective treatment, so providing quality care is the best that can be done.
Symptoms Of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that affects mental functioning in those who suffer from it. This can severely impair the ability to function normally and perform daily tasks. If you notice any of these symptoms in your loved one, it may be time to get started with care:
- Memory loss: Forgetting recent information, significant dates and events, names, and appointments.
- Struggling with daily tasks: Inability to stick to a plan, keep track of bills, follow instructions, difficulty concentrating, and taking longer to do things.
- Confusion: Losing track of time, dates, and seasons of the year.
Trouble with spatial recognition: Difficulty reading, judging distance, and recognizing colors.- Issues with words: Difficulty joining conversations, repeating themselves, and trouble with word choice.
- Misplacing things: Losing things and struggling to retrace steps to find them.
- Social withdrawal: Disinterest in hobbies, sports, and social activities.
- Mood changes: Irritability when
routine is disrupted and getting upset at home, with family and friends, or when out of their comfort zone.
If you spot any of these signs, it’s a good indicator that your loved one is struggling with Alzheimer’s and could use an extra hand to help them adjust to life with the disease.
Getting Started With Visiting Angels Dallas
At Visiting Angels Dallas, we can match your loved one with one of our caregivers who will provide the exact care that he or she needs. We will start off by setting up a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss your loved one’s needs with you and form a care plan tailored to them from there.
If your loved one is experiencing difficulty dealing with Alzheimer’s and you think Alzheimer’s care would benefit him or her, call Visiting Angels Dallas to get started with care.