Caring for a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s can be a daunting task. That’s why local residents in the Greater Anchorage area turn to COMPASS Homecare. Known throughout Alaska for their top-notch elder care services, their caregivers specialize in helping patients with Alzheimer’s maintain their quality of life.

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, here are three tips for senior care from the caregivers at COMPASS Homecare:

• Establish A Daily Routine: Maintaining a daily routine can be very beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients. Anchorage’s elder care professionals suggest creating a to-do list of achievable activities. Together with your loved one, keep track of those tasks and monitor what gets done. Having a schedule will limit mistakes and confusion.
• Recognize Stress Triggers: Are there particular triggers that cause your loved one to experience added stress or anxiety? Watch their behavior carefully and do your best to identify these triggers. Once you know what they are, you can find ways for your loved one to avoid them so they can be comfortable.
• Find Comfort: Someone suffering from Alzheimer’s will often experience negative feelings like anxiety or fear as they start to lose their memories. Do your best to help your loved one find comfort. Whether that means staying at home with the help of a caregiver or visiting friends and family regularly, find ways to help your senior experience love and comfort on a daily basis.

If you are looking for a compassionate caregiver to provide senior care services in the Greater Anchorage area, call COMPASS Homecare today at (907) 276-6960 to speak with a helpful member of their team. For additional information on their elder care services, be sure to check out their website.