If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s and their disease is progressing, the type of care they need will change. When your senior parent enters late-stage Alzheimer’s, they will likely need Alzheimer’s home care around the clock. Alzheimer’s care is dedicated care specifically for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
The care providers who provide Alzheimer’s home care have worked with seniors who have Alzheimer’s and received training in how the disease impacts seniors at every stage. Family caregivers often can’t handle caring for a senior parent with late-stage Alzheimer’s. That’s okay. That’s what Alzheimer’s home care is for. Alzheimer’s care is available 24-hours per day if your senior parent wants to stay at home.
It can be difficult to know when your senior parent is transitioning from one stage of Alzheimer’s to another. If your senior parent is entering late-stage Alzheimer’s, you may notice that they:
Have Profound Memory Loss
If your senior parent is exhibiting severe memory loss and can no longer recognize you or your family members or where they are, they may be in late-stage Alzheimer’s. Your senior parent may talk about a home they used to live in or confuse you for other people that they have known.
Have Difficulties Communicating
In late-stage Alzheimer’s your senior parent may no longer be able to communicate with you coherently. You may notice that their voice becomes very soft, or they may be unable to speak at all. When they do speak, they may not make any sense or may not even be able to form actual words, just sounds.
Have No Mobility
Seniors who are entering late-stage Alzheimer’s may be unable to move or barely able to move. Alzheimer’s home care may be necessary to help them sit up, get out of bed or into bed, and get to the bathroom.
Have Trouble Swallowing
As Alzheimer’s progresses, seniors lose their ability to swallow and chew. In late-stage Alzheimer’s, your senior parent may not be able to swallow food without choking or aspirating. If that happens to your senior parent, talk to their doctor about options to ensure they are getting nutrients.
Experience Weight Loss
Changes in eating habits, coupled with difficulty swallowing, may result in significant weight loss and malnutrition for seniors who are in late-stage Alzheimer’s.
Get More Infections
Your senior parent’s weakened immune system and other physical changes like incontinence can make them more likely to get UTIs or other infections that can impact their physical and mental state.
Behavioral changes
Your senior parent may experience behavioral or personality changes as the disease progresses. They may exhibit agitation, aggression, or apathy. Sundowning, a phenomenon where confusion and agitation worsen in the late afternoon or evening, may become more pronounced.
Sleep Problems
Your senior parent’s existing sleep problems could get worse. They may need a different medication or a different dosage. Talk to your senior parent’s doctor if you notice that they are having sleep problems.
Loss Of Motor Skills
Your senior parent may experience a loss of fine motor skills that makes it difficult for them to grip a cup or even roll over in bed.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Home Care in Towson, MD, please contact the caring staff at A+ Personal Home Care. Call (443) 660-8757, After Hours: (443) 796-5241
A+ Personal Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving the Baltimore and DC Metro Area, with offices in Pikesville and Gaithersburg.
At A+ Personal Home Care, our mission has always been to provide exceptional care, compassion, and a nurturing environment for our beloved community members. Over the years, we have strived to create a place where individuals can find solace, engage in meaningful activities, and receive the highest quality of medical attention.
A+ Personal Home Care is always striving to improve and exceed expectations. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our clients and their families, as your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our care programs. We want to ensure that we continue to meet your needs and remain a trusted pillar of support within our community.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the families who have placed their trust in us. Your support and loyalty inspire us to continue providing exceptional care every day. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of love, respect, and dignity, and we consider it an honor to serve you and your loved ones.
Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our dedicated team. We are here to listen, assist, and ensure that your experience at A+ Personal Home Care remains fulfilling and positive.
Thank you once again for choosing A+ Personal Home Care as your partner in care. We look forward to sharing many more moments of joy, growth, and healing with you and your loved ones in the days to come.
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