Trusted Care Providers Blog

When caring for Alzheimer’s clients, our goal is to keep them active -- both physically and mentally -- for as long as possible. This is primarily done through a variety of activities geared specifically for those with memory impairments.

If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease and you’ve decided on in-home, private care, you need to make sure you take all the proper safety precautions needed not only so she maintains a good quality of life, but that nothing unexpected happens during the times she is alone.

One of the more challenging tasks of caring for Alzheimer’s patients is bathing. It is often met with resistant behavior because the client may feel threatened or uncomfortable because she may no longer have the patience or memory to handle the immodesty and other discomforts that come along with this activity.