Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

1. Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia 901-881-5723 http://www.myuhhcare.com/

2. Alzheimer’s Disease According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. If you have found yourself in a care giving role for your aging loved one who has some type of dementia, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans provide some type of unpaid adult care for seniors living with dementia. However, Alzheimer’s care can be overwhelming, difficult, and even unhealthy for family caregivers. http://www.myuhhcare.com/ 901-881-5723

3. Few Key Points for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care If you are caring for your loved one, whether nearby or from far away, you should begin by focusing on a few key points. Here is what you need to know to keep you, and your senior loved one, as healthy as possible. • Safety First • Nutrition Next • Socialization Always http://www.myuhhcare.com/ 901-881-5723

4. Safety First Senior care for older adults living with dementia begins with safety. Due to the confusion, memory loss, and decreased judgment that are hallmarks of progressive cognitive decline, safety can quickly become a serious issue. Transportation, medication management, falls, and household safety can cause major health consequences for seniors living alone or with partners. Assure that you have plans in place for your loved one to get to their favorite shops or church services by arranging reliable transportation through experienced home healthcare services. Arrange for home health support with medication management and for fall risk assessments of the home. http://www.myuhhcare.com/ 901-881-5723

5. Nutrition Next Older adults living with dementia can find complex tasks, such as meal planning and preparation, insurmountable. However, without proper nutrition, these at risk seniors can quickly become ill, malnourished, and weak. Home health caregivers can provide nutritional support to seniors living with dementia. In addition to grocery shopping and meal preparation, caregivers also offer reminders and cues to eat at regular times of the day. They get seniors involved with the meal preparation as well, which offers a sensory stimulation activity that can simultaneously calm and engage the senior. http://www.myuhhcare.com/ 901-881-5723

6. Socialization Always Recent studies have shown that perceived loneliness in seniors causes catastrophic mental and physical health problems ranging from increased depression to increased cognitive decline. Home health aides can be the friendly and loving face for your aging loved one. Not only can these experienced caregivers offer consistency and assistance with daily tasks, they also offer a chance to reminisce, share a story, or take a walk around the neighborhood together. These socialization activities are crucial to any senior, but especially those living with memory issues. http://www.myuhhcare.com/ 901-881-5723

7. Contact Us Are you curious how home health services could benefit your loved one? Give the team at United Home Health a call today; we would be honored to partner with you to provide the best care for your loved one. For more Information Contact us Below: Company: United Home Health, LLC. Office Address: 2843 Stage Center Drive, Suite 1 Bartlett, Tennessee 38134 Mailing Address: 6025 Stage Road, Suite 42-313, Bartlett, Tennessee 38134 Phone: 901-881-5723, 562-900-8778 Fax: 901-654-3140 Email: unitedhomehealthllc@ymail.com

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