When a loved one with Alzheimer's disease is no longer able to live independently, you may want to consider the help of an in-home caregiver. At Trusted Care Providers, a full-service company that provides care for both children and adults, our Home-care workers are trained and reliable.

We can personalize a program for your loved one that will meet his or her needs. Our goal is to support independent living by helping patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments live at home for as long as possible.

Alzheimer's Symptoms

 

It is common for senior citizens to be more forgetful in their older years; however, it is more concerning when they become agitated or confused when it happens. If you have a loved one whose memory is fading with age, check to see whether any of these warning signs are noticeable as they could be symptoms of a more severe memory loss disorder:

• Personality or mood changes
• Withdrawing from family gatherings and social activities
• Forgetting where everyday items, such as eye glasses, are placed and accusing others of stealing them
• Using bad judgment when completing simple tasks
• Having trouble writing or speaking
• Confusion when it comes to the place or time, getting lost in familiar surroundings
• Forgetting to turn off appliances
• Forgetting to take daily medication
• Forgetting to eat meals
• Having difficulty completing familiar tasks

 

If any of these indicators are present, consider seeking help from a medical professional. Only a medical doctor can diagnose a memory impairment such as dementia and recommend care. Once that is determined, we can step in and provide the type of care your loved one needs.

Our Services

Assistance given to an Alzheimer’s or memory loss patient ranges from help with dressing to meal preparation. It all depends on the type and level of memory impairment. We provide services in any of the following areas:

• Personal Care: Bathing, hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Meals: Preparing, cooking and serving meals at home
• Domestic Assistance: Housekeeping, laundry, paying bills, errands, and medical appointments 
• Hospital Discharge: Special care and support after a hospital stay 
• Respite Care (For Caregivers): Taking care of your loved one while for an hour or a weekend so you can get the rest or break you need
• Palliative Care:Personalized care and support during a sensitive and critical time
• Socialization: Communicating with others and staying active

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are different from the earlier stages than they are in the later ones because the brain becomes more affected as the different diseases progress. Seniors in the later stages usually need round-the-clock care although many retain their independence for years before they reach this stage. While Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured, there are drug therapies available that may improve or stop the symptoms from progressing for a time.

Additional Services

Our company also provides the following additional services:

• Life Alert: We offer a full year of service with a Silver Base Unit personal alarm monitor by Caribbean Telehealthcare Services
• Telephone Check-In: Receive daily or weekly calls from one of our operators who will check on your loved one’s well-being
• Medicine Reminder: Your loved one will receive a telephone call reminding him or her about taking the proper medication

Our HomeCare Workers

We have part-time and full-time HomeCare staff members who will work with your loved one anywhere from two to 24 hours a day. They are trustworthy, caring, and supervised by our HomeCare managers.
We also have registered nurses who can provide daily and nightly care. Our staff also has:

• Basic first aid and resuscitation training
• Routine supervision sessions with HomeCare managers
• Clear and definite procedures that include handling emergencies and contacting families
• Nursing experience (for those providing this type of care)

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Consider your loved one's needs not only now, but six months or a year down the road when deciding if Alzheimer's care is truly needed. Medication and treatments can slow down the disease, but it is not preventable or curable. It is a degenerative condition that needs immediate attention. If your loved one has been diagnosed with this memory impairment, do not hesitate to call on us.