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Alzheimer's Care in Oklahoma City: When is it Time?

Provider of Alzheimer's care in Oklahoma City with elderly patient

When your mother or father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, there are many things to consider. Keeping your loved one safe, helping them maintain a sense of independence, and making sure they are cared for are top priorities. Families often start out trying to manage these things on their own and eventually end up seeking outside assistance. If you are unsure when to look for professional care for your loved one, follow your gut. If you have concerns for your loved one's safety, or find the amount of aid they require is more than what you can realistically provide, it may be time to contact Visiting Angels® Oklahoma City OK for Alzheimer's care.

Signs Your Loved One in Oklahoma City May Be Ready for Alzheimer's Care

There are no definitive signs it is time to hire a professional caregiver for a loved one. Because the effects of Alzheimer's disease can vary from person to person, there is no steadfast rule. However, the following signs could indicate a need for Alzheimer's care from an experienced professional such as Visiting Angels Oklahoma City:

  • Your loved one gets lost easily, forgets where they are going, or tends to wander
  • You suspect your family member may be forgetting to take their prescriptions
  • If there are no family members who are available to care for your loved one
  • Family caregivers are beginning to feel the effects of caregiver burnout and fatigue
  • Your family member has limited mobility or other issues which can cause falls
  • If your loved one shows signs of physical decline such as excessive weight loss

How Alzheimer's Care from Visiting Angels Oklahoma City Can Help

Alzheimer's care from Visiting Angels Oklahoma City can be customized to address your family's unique care needs. During your initial consultation, we will learn about your loved one and design a plan to help.

Some of the services we can provide to your loved one include:

  • Keeping them safe and preventing wandering
  • Monitoring and offering reminders to take prescriptions
  • Help with transferring, walking, and fall prevention
  • Planning and preparing meals to follow a doctor's meal plan
  • Aid with transportation to appointments and therapies
  • Providing joyful companionship through shared activities
  • Dignified assistance with grooming, hygiene, and dressing
  • Household organization and light housekeeping tasks
  • Running errands such as going to the post office

Contact Visiting Angels Oklahoma City today to learn more about our Alzheimer's care services.

Serving the Greater Oklahoma City Area and West to Yukon and El Reno, OK

Visiting Angels YUKON, OK
713 S Mustang Rd
Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: 405-350-6700
Fax: 405-354-0541

Serving the Greater Oklahoma City Area and West to Yukon and El Reno, OK

Visiting Angels YUKON, OK
713 S Mustang Rd
Yukon, OK 73099
Phone: 405-350-6700
Fax: 405-354-0541