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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects memory, cognition, and eventually leaves seniors unable to manage daily tasks like cooking and cleaning. As the condition progresses, family members may have to take on more and more responsibilities, which can be stressful. If you’re charged with caring for your aging parent, recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s will help you get them the home health care and medical attention they need.

How to Recognize Alzheimer’s

Common Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone differently, but the early stages are typically characterized by memory problems.

Other people might have other cognitive issues, such as difficulty finding words, spatial or vision problems, and impaired judgment. Those with more severe cases may find it impossible to learn new information, get confused more frequently, and sustain more profound memory loss.

How Alzheimer’s May Affect Your Parent

home health careUnfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, although some medications may control some of the symptoms. If your parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they may eventually have trouble handling multi-step tasks, such as bathing, cooking, getting dressed, or managing their finances. They will likely experience profound memory loss, and may even forget the identities of their closest family members.

How to Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

Of course, everyone wants to provide the best care possible for their loved ones. If your parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, try to establish set routines and patterns around bathing, eating, and other routine activities.

As the disease progresses and they lose the ability to care for themselves, your parent may need more and more help getting through the day. Home health care professionals can provide the support you need, taking some of the pressure off your shoulders and making this difficult experience as easy as possible.


 

For 15 years, Deer Valley Home Health Services has provided compassionate, professional service to patients throughout Berkeley, St. Charles, and St. Louis, MO. If your parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you can rely on their home health care providers to make them as comfortable as possible. Visit their website for an overview of their home health care services or call (314) 355-3679 to contact their Berkeley location. To speak to someone in St. Charles, call (636) 493-6488 or dial (314) 773-4433 for their St. Louis office. 

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