Elderly Care: Helping You Deal With the Dying Process
Alzheimer's Care Is Often Better Than Patients Assume
Julio Carr
The idea of beginning Alzheimer's or dementia care can be a little intimidating at first, both for the patient and for their loved ones. It can be really tough for a patient to admit that they are not capable of caring for themselves anymore, and it can also be hard for family members to accept that their loved one has reached this stage in their illness. There is some good news, though. Most patients and their families, once Alzheimer's care has begun, find it to be so much better and more beneficial than they realized. Here are a few ways in which Alzheimer's care can unexpectedly make things better and easier for everyone.
Alzheimer's care ensures medications are administered properly and on-schedule.
As Alzheimer's worsens, it becomes harder and harder to get patients to take their meds on schedule. Often, by the time families seek Alzheimer's care for their loved ones, they are skipping doses, taking their meds late, and maybe even doubling up on doses sometimes. This can make symptoms a lot worse and can also lead to other side effects. Once a patient enters Alzheimer's care and their meds get situated, their symptoms tend to improve. Plus, family members no longer have the stress of having to convince their loved one to take meds as prescribed.
Alzheimer's care frees up quality time for family members to spend with their loved one.
When a person has Alzheimer's and the family members are caring for them, it can feel like every interaction is centered around managing the disease. When an Alzheimer's care center takes over these responsibilities, then the time family members spend with their loved one becomes more fun. They can play games, watch TV, and do things they enjoy, rather than having to spend this time on symptom and medication management.
Alzheimer's care removes the worry of accidents.
When a loved one has Alzheimer's, there is a constant worry that they will do something dangerous like leave the oven on, wander down the sidewalk, or drive the car. Family members worry about this, and patients also worry about this during more coherent periods. When a patient is in a care center or has a caregiver with them in their own home, these worries are eased. Having less stress and worry is good for everyone!
Alzheimer's care can be scary at first, but it really is a very good and beneficial thing for both the patient and their family. For more information, contact an Alzheimer care center near you.
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As an elderly care worker, I have witnessed the deaths of many individuals. I have seen family members become angry, sad, and completely silent at the end. I have also seen individuals refuse to see family members out of denial. People deal with death in different ways, and the strong emotions are often unfamiliar and scary. If you have a parent or grandparent who is elderly, then I want to share with you what I know about end of life care and dying process. We are a society that does not talk about death, and this can cause great pain when a family member dies. Learn about the process and find out how to deal with your own emotions and how to love your family members at the end. If there is only a small amount of time left, then I want you to cherish the final moments.