If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s and you’re struggling to decide what type of care is best for them there are some things that you should know about Alzheimer’s home care services. Alzheimer’s home care is usually the best option for seniors who have Alzheimer’s. With Alzheimer’s care, your senior parent can stay in the familiar home they are in but still get the kind of one on one specialized care they would get elsewhere. Alzheimer’s home care is focused on making your senior parent safe and comfortable while also making sure they are healthy and happy.

A few of the reasons why Alzheimer’s home care is best for seniors with Alzheimer’s are:

Training

The caregivers who provide Alzheimer’s home care have specialized training in the unique ways that Alzheimer’s can impact seniors. They know how to spot subtle signs that indicate your senior loved one is hungry or thirsty or tired instead of relying on verbal cues that your senior loved one may be unable to provide. They are trained in techniques to help calm seniors with Alzheimer’s and make them feel safe without being too restrictive.

Experience

Alzheimer’s care providers also have experience when it comes to helping seniors with Alzheimer’s. Since Alzheimer’s affects every senior differently it can be very helpful for caregivers to have experience taking care of other seniors with Alzheimer’s so they can see the many wants that Alzheimer’s can affect a senior. Your senior parent will get better care from a caregiver that has experience with seniors who have Alzheimer’s.

Respite Care from an Alzheimer’s Home Care Provider

If you’ve been caring for a senior parent with Alzheimer’s, you are probably exhausted and overwhelmed. Alzheimer’s home care can give you and your siblings the respite that you need. When your senior loved one is safely being cared for by skilled caregivers you can take a few days off to recharge. Take a vacation, visit friends, or just spend some time processing everything that you’ve been through on this journey with your senior parent. After some time away where you are not responsible for the care of your senior parent every minute, you will come back rested and ready to be a caregiver again.

Support

Caring for a senior parent with Alzheimer’s can be very isolating. Most people just can’t understand what it’s like to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s. But a care provider who understands what it’s like can become a trusted friend as well as a caregiver. You will receive support and understanding some someone who really gets it while also having someone to share in the responsibilities of taking care of your senior parent with Alzheimer’s.

Even if your senior parent’s Alzheimer’s has not yet progressed very far it’s a good idea to set up Alzheimer’s care for them now. Making plans for caregiving now is always better than waiting. That way your senior loved one can start building a relationship with a caregiver now. That familiarity may help as your senior parent’s Alzheimer’s progresses.

If you or an aging loved one is considering Alzheimer’s Home Care Services in Altoona PA please contact the caring staff at Quality Health Services today. 814-251-9044

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Quality Health Services aims to provide the best service to those in need. As our name states, we put quality above all, most importantly in the care that we provide. QHS performs comprehensive screenings in our search for the most experienced, reliable, and compassionate caregivers in the industry. We regularly train our caregivers to enhance their skills concerning safety, health and wellness of all our clients. Our goal is to help our clients achieve the highest level of independence and live meaningful lives.

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