Prevent Wandering with Dementia Care Services in Seattle

Dementia can bring a wide array of challenges into a person's life. When a loved one is diagnosed with the disorder, it is your job to make sure they have enough support. Seniors with dementia who do not get outside assistance often end up living in some type of care facility. While there are certain benefits to such a living situation, we believe that home life is always better. With our dementia care services, Visiting Angels^® Seattle works hard to keep local seniors where they belong.

We provide a range of in-home support from qualified and compassionate senior care professionals. Our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment where they can age in place and enjoy direct assistance from someone they trust. We also make an effort to educate family care providers about the stresses and potential dangers of dementia. To kick things off, let's go over the issue of 'wandering' and how to spot the warning signs. 

Warning Signs of Wandering

Wandering occurs when seniors lose the ability to recognize familiar settings and people. They respond to their stress and confusion by wandering off and getting lost. To protect your loved one from this stressful problem, pay attention to the following warning signs:

• Time Confusion. If you hear your loved one talk about the past using the present tense, this is a sign that they are vulnerable to confusion and potential wandering.
• Disorientation. A key sign to look for is if they have trouble recognizing their own home. This may manifest in them asking to 'go home' while they are already there, or with them failing to find the bedroom or bathroom without some help. 
• Anxiety. Another indication that wandering is a possibility is if your loved one becomes agitated in public settings. 

Compassionate Dementia Care Services for Seattle Area Seniors

The best way to support someone with dementia is to make sure they always have someone around. However, providing constant care for a loved one is not something we would ever recommend. It may seem feasible at first, but after time, you will likely suffer from caregiver burnout. Hiring our service is a great way to make life easier for your whole family. Your loved one will have an amazing person around to lean on for support, and you'll have someone you can trust with their care. 

We are proud to offer crucial respite to family care providers. Our assistance is available for families throughout:

• Seattle
• West Seattle
  
• Magnolia
• Burien
• Des Moines
• and the surrounding areas

To learn more about our dementia care, contact Visiting Angels Seattle and book a free care consultation today.