GROWING GRACE SENIOR CARE- In-Home Care Services

What is Alzheimer?

  Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Brain cell connections and the cells themselves degenerate and die, eventually destroying memory and other important mental functions.

What to look for (Alzheimer’s Symptoms)

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the progressive loss of memory and function. Alzheimer’s patients have a great deal of confusion in their daily lives. They may not be able to process emotions effectively. You may notice your parent cannot tell you how they are feeling. They might not be able to process that they are sick, for example. As the disease progresses, patients will have problems maintaining balance, and they may have trouble with appetite. In the final stages, patients have difficulty eating and swallowing. Body movement becomes difficult.

When to consider help?  If you are concerned about your parents or someone you love, you need to take your family member to the doctor. A doctor will be able to diagnose your loved one, and he or she could be eligible for medication that could minimize or slow down the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Patients also benefit from familiar caregivers and an established routine. When patients are in a familiar setting, they are able to find comfort, even if they are confused. Expert planning and dedicated caregivers are critical to helping the elderly after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s can affect many aspects of daily life. You and your family members may have to manage your elderly loved one’s personality changes, safety concerns, emotional well-being, and activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Growing Grace Senior Care comprehensive plans address these unique needs and offer knowledgeable caregivers who provide personalized, compassionate assistance.