If you have a loved one that has recently been diagnosed with dementia, you may be understandably concerned and worried about their health and well-being. Dementia is a hard diagnosis to deal with and accept, but there are treatments that can help and supportive care available. Get to know some of the important facts about dementia care at home (rather than in a nursing home or other facility). Then, you can better decide on the type of dementia care your loved one should receive to help them stay as healthy and as safe as possible.
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In-home care can provide a more comfortable way for individuals to receive extra help and care. Instead of having to move into a facility outside of their own home, your loved one can have a caretaker come to the home as often as necessary. That can be part-time, full-time, or can even be a live-in situation. If you're considering this type of care for your loved one, you want to make sure that you choose a great caretaker that meets your needs and keeps your loved one safe.
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If you have a aging loved one that would like to age in place, meaning they want to stay in their own home for the rest of their lives, then you might want to consider hiring someone for home companion care. Those who have never had to hire anyone for this type of care may not be familiar with just how beneficial this can be. This is why you should take a few moments to consider the following:
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When an aging parent is diagnosed with dementia, a lot of people decide that it is time for Mom or Dad to go into a nursing home. They either do not know or do not realize that there is another option. Their parents can stay in the family home, and receive specialized in-home senior care services. Here is what those extra services look like for seniors with dementia.
Overnight Monitoring
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Aging in place has become more normal in the United States. However, aging in place requires a community around the person who is aging in place. If your parents want to age in place, it is your job to make sure that they have the resources and ability to do so. Here are five different ways to get help for your parents.
#1 Adult Day Care Programs
Adult day care programs are great ways to make sure that your parents are taken care of during the day.
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