If you have a senior parent with Alzheimer’s and your senior parent wants to live at home they can stay at home safely. With home care services and care management support, a senior with Alzheimer’s can remain in their own home for many years. And living at home can help seniors with Alzheimer’s.
When seniors with Alzheimer’s live in a home where they have years of good memories it can help them retain their cognitive skills longer. Being in a space that is familiar to them means that they will have more memory of the layout of the house so that even when their symptoms get worse they may be able to get around the house easily.
However, seniors with Alzheimer’s will need some extra support to live safely at home. Avoiding falls, kitchen accidents, and other incidents is essential for their health and safety. Personal care at home is one service that is very helpful for seniors with Alzheimer’s. With personal care at home seniors have help with tasks like bathing, getting dressed, and getting in and out of bed so that they don’t fall or get hurt.
In addition, services arranged through care management can help seniors with Alzheimer’s living at home benefit from these types of concerns:
A Secure Familiar Environment
Creating a secure environment is one way to prevent seniors with Alzheimer’s from wandering. Seniors who wander may leave the house and get lost or fall. Installing locks on doors and windows, particularly those leading outside, can restrict their movement and reduce the risk of getting lost. Cameras, smart lighting, smart locks, and other tools can help prevent seniors with Alzheimer’s from getting out of the house and wandering.
Medication Management
Seniors with Alzheimer’s often require medication to manage symptoms and other health conditions. However, they may struggle with remembering dosage instructions or become confused about their medications. Visits from a home health care provider who can assist them with medication management reduce the likelihood of missed medication doses or accidental overdoses.
24-Hour Home Care
Seniors with Alzheimer’s may need 24-hour home care when their symptoms become advanced. Having someone in the home with your senior parent around the clock can help make sure that your senior parent is safe by preventing falls, making sure they are eating and drinking, and helping with tasks that can be too difficult for them.
Having An Emergency Plan
Being prepared for emergencies is crucial to swiftly address any unexpected situations that may arise at home. Creating a detailed emergency plan that outlines procedures for various scenarios, such as medical emergencies, natural disasters, or power outages, ensures everyone knows what to do and where to go in case of an emergency. Since time is of the essence in an emergency it’s important to establish who will be responsible for making sure your senior parent gets out of the house safely. You should also make sure your senior parent’s home has an emergency kit that contains emergency contact information, flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food, and water.
Home Modifications
Your senior parent can thrive at home, but it’s important to make some home modifications that will lower the risk of accidents, falls, and injuries. Installing smart faucets that turn off by themselves can prevent your senior from forgetting to turn off the house and flooding the house. Child locks can protect medication and other potentially hazardous substances like cleaning supplies. Motion sensor lighting will make sure your senior parent isn’t trying to move around in the dark even if they forget to turn on a light.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Care Management Services in Brownsville TN please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (731) 300-2300
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Jackson, Humboldt, Medina, Milan, Trenton, Brownsville, Madison County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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