Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder that slowly and continually takes away a person’s ability to engage the world around them safely and logically. It takes away a person’s memory and thought-processing ability. Those changes can lead to behaviors that can be challenging for a caregiver to manage with love, patience, and compassion, no matter how much they care for their loved one.
Because of that, getting help from Alzheimer’s home care experts is essential for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Home Care Providers Help You Manage Your Loved One’s Behaviors
Because some behaviors brought on by Alzheimer’s disease can be disruptive and even dangerous, developing a good strategy for managing those behaviors is an important part of your care plan for your loved one. A home provider who is skilled in Alzheimer’s home care can be a great resource for you and your loved one.
An Alzheimer’s home care provider will work with both of you to find the best solutions for your loved one.
Five Tips for Managing Behavior Changes
Some tips an Alzheimer’s home care provider can help you learn how to use regularly in caring for your loved one will include:
Practicing Patience and Not Displaying Frustration
Getting visibly frustrated might only make the behavior displayed by your loved one worse, so learning how to understand that the behaviors are not personal and simply a symptom of the disease can help you step back from the behavior and find a solution for your loved one.
Practice speaking calmly, listening to their concerns, and avoiding arguments will make for a more peaceful household.
Taking Time to Understand the Behavior
If your loved one is displaying anger or frustration about something, take a moment to figure out if there is a reason behind the behavior. They might be hungry or uncomfortable and not be able to verbalize it well so they display it in other manners.
Distracting your Loved One
If your loved one is repeating an impossible request over and over, use the method of distraction to help him stop that cycle and focus on something else. It’s helpful to have items around the home that are calming and make easy distractions, like photos of his loved ones, favorite collections, or favorite music that is ready to be turned on in an instant.
Promoting Daily Physical Activity
Staying active will help your loved one’s physical health, improve his mood, and reduce the risk of unwanted behaviors, especially at the end of the day. Physical activity can be great for the caregiver as well by helping the body to stay healthy and strong.
Keeping to a Routine
While flexibility is important when caring for your loved one, so is routine. Your loved one is less likely to display negative behaviors when he knows what to expect and when. So, as much as possible, keep sleeping schedules the same, meals served at the same time, and any extracurricular activities at the same time of day.
It’s not unlikely that behaviors will change and possibly worsen as the disease progresses. Continue to work with your loved one’s doctor and his Alzheimer’s home care provider to revise care as needed to keep him safe and healthy throughout the disease progression.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Home Care in Cromwell, CT, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Hartford, CT, today. Call (860) 969-3134
At Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Fort Hartford, CT, we provide passionate, understanding, and flexible caregivers in Hartford, Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Cromwell, East Hartford, Farmington, Glastonbury, Kensington, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Wethersfield, Windsor and surrounding areas in Connecticut.
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