Dementia is a scary disease, and if your parent or spouse has Alzheimer's disease, then you are probably dealing with a great deal of stress and difficulty. More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's currently, and this is the most commonly diagnosed type of dementia.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Neither the caregiver nor the person with the disease should hesitate to ask for help. There are many organizations that can provide support and advice to help you deal with this disease in the best way possible.
If diagnosis was made fairly early on, then some medicines have been shown to slow down the effects of Alzheimer's, so this might be a good first option. However, the heartbreaking truth is that eventually the disease is going to reach a point where providing care is completely overwhelming. Not only might your loved one not remember you a good amount of the time, they might be quite resistant to care. At this point, it can be best for everyone if you begin looking for alternative care options.
There are many levels of care to consider, and most of the choices are dependent on your budgetary limitations. One type of facility to consider would be an assisted living community that specializes in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Often this is a good option for people who are otherwise in excellent physical health. The staff at the assisted living facility will help with grooming tasks and personal care, as well as housekeeping, laundry and all meal service. In addition, they are trained to be helpful and patient with those living with dementia, which can be very confusing and frightening. Most assisted living facilities also have security systems in place to ensure that your loved one will not wander away. Assisted living homes also provide plenty of activities and social opportunities for residents, which can make life much more pleasant.
Assisted living homes are usually quite pleasant and offer many services, but that also translates to having a very high monthly cost. Often you might spend $3,000 to $4,000 per month for this level of care, and these communities do not accept Medi-Cal. There are other options to think about, such as having a caregiver come and live in the home. This can be an excellent option that can reduce a great deal of stress from the family. The caregiver can help with grooming and personal tasks, as well as providing some extra security. A board and care facility, which is usually located in a private home or residence, is another option if you can locate one that is suitable for a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. These homes are allowed to have about six residents, and there will be somewhere there to help 24 hours a day.
If your loved one's income is sparse and mostly consists of social security payments, then you might need to find a facility that accepts Medi-Cal as a payment. Generally, the type of facility that you will be looking at is a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. On the plus side, there will be nursing staff on hand all day and night, and security is usually very good. In addition, there will be someone there who can handle all personal tasks as well as any emergency situations that arise. The downside is that because of their highly medical nature, nursing homes often feel quite institutional, although some have taken great pains to provide cheerful decor and a myriad of activities for the residents to provide more of a community feeling.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Neither the caregiver nor the person with the disease should hesitate to ask for help. There are many organizations that can provide support and advice to help you deal with this disease in the best way possible.
If diagnosis was made fairly early on, then some medicines have been shown to slow down the effects of Alzheimer's, so this might be a good first option. However, the heartbreaking truth is that eventually the disease is going to reach a point where providing care is completely overwhelming. Not only might your loved one not remember you a good amount of the time, they might be quite resistant to care. At this point, it can be best for everyone if you begin looking for alternative care options.
There are many levels of care to consider, and most of the choices are dependent on your budgetary limitations. One type of facility to consider would be an assisted living community that specializes in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Often this is a good option for people who are otherwise in excellent physical health. The staff at the assisted living facility will help with grooming tasks and personal care, as well as housekeeping, laundry and all meal service. In addition, they are trained to be helpful and patient with those living with dementia, which can be very confusing and frightening. Most assisted living facilities also have security systems in place to ensure that your loved one will not wander away. Assisted living homes also provide plenty of activities and social opportunities for residents, which can make life much more pleasant.
Assisted living homes are usually quite pleasant and offer many services, but that also translates to having a very high monthly cost. Often you might spend $3,000 to $4,000 per month for this level of care, and these communities do not accept Medi-Cal. There are other options to think about, such as having a caregiver come and live in the home. This can be an excellent option that can reduce a great deal of stress from the family. The caregiver can help with grooming and personal tasks, as well as providing some extra security. A board and care facility, which is usually located in a private home or residence, is another option if you can locate one that is suitable for a person with Alzheimer's or dementia. These homes are allowed to have about six residents, and there will be somewhere there to help 24 hours a day.
If your loved one's income is sparse and mostly consists of social security payments, then you might need to find a facility that accepts Medi-Cal as a payment. Generally, the type of facility that you will be looking at is a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. On the plus side, there will be nursing staff on hand all day and night, and security is usually very good. In addition, there will be someone there who can handle all personal tasks as well as any emergency situations that arise. The downside is that because of their highly medical nature, nursing homes often feel quite institutional, although some have taken great pains to provide cheerful decor and a myriad of activities for the residents to provide more of a community feeling.
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Kristana Jenson likes reading home health care blogs. For more information about assisted living Escondido facilities or for professional help finding board and care Carlsbad services, please visit the CarePlacement.com site today.
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