Visiting Angels of Dallas, GA Helps Seniors and Their Families Adapt to the Effects of Alzheimer's With Our Alzheimer's Care
One of the most unpredictable diseases, Alzheimer’s, can be tough to adapt to. Everyone has a different experience and there are different effects of the disease each day. That’s what makes it so hard.
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Visiting Angels of Dallas, GA Alzheimer’s care can help your loved one. This will help both you and your loved one adapt to the disease more easily.
Knowing What to Expect
It’s almost impossible to know what to expect due to the unpredictable nature of the disease. There isn’t even a true answer regarding how long a person can live with Alzheimer’s. Sadly, there will be a great deal of uncertainty.
The Different Stages
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease can be broken down into three stages. These stages give a general idea of what affects you will see from your loved one on a daily basis:
Early Stage
Trouble with word choice- Problems remembering names
- Difficulty in social or work settings
- Forgetfulness when reading
- Frequently losing items
- Inability to plan or organize things
Middle Stage
- Moody or reserved behavior
- Issues recalling personal details
- Being confused with location and time
- Not knowing appropriate clothes to wear
- Losing control of bladder or bowels
- Differences in sleep habits
Tendency to wander or get lost- Changes to personality or behavior
Late Stage
- Inability to perform daily tasks without constant assistance
- Forgetting recent experiences or surroundings
- Difficulty walking, sitting, or swallowing
- Trouble communicating with others
- Weakened immune system
Search for Support
Finding a good support system can be very helpful when a loved one is dealing with Alzheimer’s. While our Alzheimer’s care will help, talking to others in similar situations can give you the much needed emotional support you are looking for.
Stay Grounded with Your Expectations
Remain grounded with your expectations, as most cases of Alzheimer’s aren’t diagnosed right away. Although this means that your loved one may be in the later stages, they may act like their old self because there isn’t a constant decline.
Visiting Angels of Dallas, GA
There is no shame in seeking Alzheimer’s care from us. As the disease gets worse, it will be harder for your loved one to adapt to the effects. Our care simply shoulders some of the burdens.
The main purpose of Visiting Angels of Dallas is to help with day-to-day tasks, which can vary based on the stage that your loved one is in.
Call Visiting Angels of Dallas to learn more about our Alzheimer’s care and how we can help your loved one feel safe and comfortable in their own home.