Alzheimer's and Dementia Resources
What Sets Private Care Home Health Apart
Our Registered Nurse trains our caregivers on different type of Dementia, such as Alzheimer’s Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Parkinson and Lewy Body Dementias, Vascular Dementia, and Mixed Dementias. Helping our caregivers to understand the disease process empowers them to provide appropriate dementia care.
What is Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s, though initial symptoms may vary individually. People with Alzheimer’s have trouble doing everyday things like driving a car, cooking a meal, or paying bills. They may ask the same questions over and over, get lost easily, lose things or put them in odd places, and find even simple things confusing. As the disease progresses, some people become worried, angry, or violent.
Alzheimer's Home Care
Participating together in activities your loved one enjoys can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, such as sleep problems, aggression, and agitation. Below are some examples of how Private Care Home Health can help reduce stress and agitation as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.
Household Activities
Having a routine and schedule can help manage behavior changes. We can provide a schedule to reduce stress
- Make a memory book
- Water/Garden plants.
- Listen to their favorite music.
- Watch their favorite show or movie.
- Do an arts and craft project such as painting or drawing.
- Knit or crochet together.
- Cuddle, feed, or brush a household pet.
Physical Fitness
Exercise can enhance your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels and improve sleep.
- Go for a walk on a safe path clear of branches or other obstacles.
- Dance to music the person likes or tap your feet.
- Go to the gym
- Lift weights or household items such as filled water bottles.
- Plant flowers.
- Stretch or do yoga.
- Go to a local museum.
- Participate in a water aerobics class.
Mental Sharpness
Mental sharpness activities, such as puzzles and memory games, can help improve memory retention.
- Play a board or card game.
- Work on a puzzle together.
- Read poems or a book together.
- Write cards to other family members and friends.
- Play a computer game.