Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging for both the patient and the caregiver involved. While it may be a difficult situation to navigate, you don’t have to handle it alone. Memory care services ensure the utmost safety and care for those experiencing memory loss, right in their own homes. We’ll help you find the most suitable at home caregivers, so you can have assurance that your loved ones are in trusted hands.
What Are At-Home Memory Care Services and What Do They Include?
Memory care is specifically designed to help those with deteriorating memory. Caregivers are specially trained to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, providing services such as:
- Round-the-clock supervision (if necessary)
- Behavioral support
- Cognitive stimulation
- Memory-strengthening exercises
- Assistance with household tasks
- Medication management
- Grooming and hygiene
Compassionate Care for All Stages of Memory Loss
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia can worsen over time. No matter what stage of memory impairment your loved one is facing, you can rely on us to help find the most appropriate caregiving solutions.
Caregiving For Early-Stage A/D
Early signs of memory loss include struggling to find the right words, forgetting directions, and losing or misplacing items. While those with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia may not need much assistance, having a skilled caregiver present with them during certain times of the day may be best for ensuring their safety and maintaining their living conditions.
The goal of providing memory care for early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia patients is to strengthen their independence and provide reliable, consistent help with routine household tasks as needed.
Mid-Stage Care
Mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia is typically the longest phase of memory disease, and it can be an especially challenging time, particularly for family members trying to keep their loved one safe and comfortable. During the middle stage of memory loss, individuals may find it harder to remember basic information about themselves, experience confusion about where they are, or have an increased tendency to wander off and become lost. With the right care, your family member’s safety and well-being can be protected at all times.
Some days will be better than others. On the more difficult days, the presence of a caregiver can make a world of difference for your loved one’s well-being.
Late-Stage Care
For some, the late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia can last weeks, months, or years. Depending on the severity of the disease, around-the-clock care may be required to prevent injuries or wandering. Late-stage memory deterioration can look like: difficulty communicating, problems eating and drinking, and being more prone to diseases like pneumonia.
Executive Home Care can place live-in caregivers in the home, giving late-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia patients an always-there resource they can rely on.
What is the Cost of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services?
The cost of at-home memory care services depends on where you live. We recommend calling your local office to find out the rates in your area.
Learn More by Contacting Your Local Office
We understand how challenging it can be to coordinate care for a loved one living with a memory disease. With the help of a local Executive Home Care team, we’ll work with you to find the best at home caregiver who puts the comfort, safety, and total well-being of your loved one first.
Contact us today to schedule a free in-home consultation.