Dementia Care
A caregiver and senior client with dementia care at home – Golden Years In-home Senior Care Caregiving in Sacramento
What is Dementia?
Coping with a loved one who has loss of memory can be a great challenge. Most of the time dementia consists of symptoms that include loss of memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. It can also cause personality changes. As adults get older, changes in their brain can effect thinking, memory and judgement. This can include anything from difficulty counting and handling money, consistently misplacing simple and valuable items; as well as forgetting names and dates. Additionally, there are several types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of them. In summary, dementia encompasses many types of memory loss conditions.
With up to 1/3 of aged elders having some form of chronic memory loss, dementia is not rare. However, it should be taken seriously. With proper assistance and care at the right time, the effects of memory loss can be lessened. And while there are therapy techniques available for possible improvement or lessening of the effects, what is most important is having support and assistance, when they need it most.
Get Help with Dementia Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Dementia can be stressful and lead to exhaustion. As symptoms become more severe, 24 hour supervision and caregiving may be needed. Comfort, safety, and even simple yet strategic activities like structured conversations and playing games, can all help with dementia. It is important that daily living activities are supported to ensure safety, well being and comfort. Cooking, errands, and fun activities. If you are struggling to keep up with assisting your parents or loved ones, now is the time to get help with a caregiver. At Golden Years we can give you the assistance, peace of mind for your loved one, and the break you need.
Aging at home is more comfortable for many, and the better choice. With dementia care at home, you can rest assured there is the care and support they need.
How a Dementia Care Specialist Changes Everything
We have a wide range of caregiver specialties. Our at-home companion Care Specialists are are attentive, friendly, and understand the struggles faced with caring for a loved one with memory loss. They are compassionate and skilled in assisting elders at the moments they need them most, as well as being their support and daily companion. Whether your loved one’s memory loss is light, or severe, we can help develop a plan and schedule that works for your budget and needs. They are specially trained trained using our exclusive Co-Active Care system. Our caregivers are extra attentive, and aware of the many issues that can arise from dementia. This is an important system for at-home memory care. Likewise, our care plans are designed specifically according to your loved ones care requirements.
Your loved ones can now live happier, and healthier, along with the peace-of-mind knowing that they are taken care of.
Additionally, we will make the environment of their home safe, along with being their companion. Daily living needs such as mental interaction and physical activities will all help to stimulate cognitive abilities and memory. In conclusion, we strive to slow the effects of memory loss, so your loved one can continue to enjoy their golden years at home.
Warning Signs You Need Dementia Care at Home
- Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed.
“I know Mom is going to get better.” - Social withdrawal from friends and activities that once brought pleasure.
“I don’t care about getting together with the neighbors anymore.” - Anxiety about the future.
“What happens when he needs more care than I can provide?” - Depression that begins to break your spirit and affects your ability to cope.
“I don’t care anymore.” - Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
“I’m too tired for this.” - Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns.
“What if she wanders out of the house or falls and hurts herself?” - Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and actions.
“Leave me alone!” - Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks.
“I was so busy, I forgot we had an appointment.” - Health problems that begin to take a mental and physical toll.
“I can’t remember the last time I felt good.”
Providing Dementia Care at Home throughout the Sacramento Region
Northern California not only remains a popular place for retirement, but many elderly locals choose to call our area home. Golden Years In-Home Senior Care is the #1 locally owned, family operated at-home senior care in the region. With offices and staff in Elk Grove, Folsom, Lincoln Sun City Del Webb, Roseville and Sacramento, we know the area, and know the unique needs of each of our clients.
If your loved one is showing the warning signs of dementia, contact us for a free in-home consultation.
We will discuss what a specialized care plan can look like.