According to a report almost 5.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The disease mostly impacts senior citizens (age- 65 and above).

1. Top 4 Tips For Alzheimer’s
Caregivers
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6029 Berkshire Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
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2. According to a report almost 5.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from
Alzheimer’s disease. The disease mostly impacts senior citizens
(age- 65 and above). Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative
disease that can result in various problems such as loss of motivation
, mood swings, disorientation and other behavioral issues.
In many cases, the patient may become violent often posing injury
threats to themselves and anyone in their vicinity. To avoid such
aggressive outbursts, and assist the patient improve their quality of
life, Alzheimer caregivers need to come up with an Alzheimer home
care plan. To help achieve this objective, the post lists some effective
tips for caregivers. Take a look.
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3. 1. Prepare a Schedule
An effective home health care plan starts with
preparing a schedule for the patient. The caregiver
must identify a list of patient’s everyday activities
such as bathing, eating and exercising. The
caregiver must schedule the activities according to
the best time to perform them.
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4. 2. Make the Home Secure for
the Patient
Alzheimer patients often experience problems
moving around without assistance. To ensure their
safety when moving around in the house, get rid of
the clutter and remove objects such as scatter rugs
that may result in a fall. Illuminate the area
adequately . If the person has a habit of wandering,
install secure locks on doors and windows. Remove
the bathroom locks.
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5. 3. Communicate Effectively
Communicating effectively with an Alzheimer’s
patient can be a challenge, especially if they are in
the advanced stages. To build trust and communicate
with the person, use simple words and short
sentences. To attract attention, address them by their
name.
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6. 4. Involve the Patient
To help the patient feel a sense of accomplishment,
it is important for you to involve them in the
activities you plan for the person. Consult them
when preparing a list of exercises. Let them perform
daily activities such as setting the table and
dressing by themselves. To assist them, provide
visual cues or break the activity into different steps.
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7. Epilogue
Alzheimer patients experience several problems
such as incontinence, and inability to communicate
effectively. To feel accepted, they need special care
and support. Following these tips can help
caregivers care for patients effectively, thereby,
helping them improve their quality of life.
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9. Home Care Assistance of Dallas
Contact Details
Need an experienced Alzheimer’s Caregivers?
feel free to contact us
Preston Center, 6029 Berkshire Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
infodallas@homecareassistance.com
(214) 698-2711