What Are The Options For Parent/Spouse With Alzheimer's Dementia In The First Stages

One of the biggest concerns most people who has developed Alzheimer's Dementia, is losing their independence. Taking care of yourself is a major part of a person existence. To lose that ability could be devastating.I imagine what is more scary is the fact that you not only could lose your independence, but love ones may not have the ability to care for you. The question is, what are the options you have concerning your love ones in the first stages of Alzheimer's. Here are 3 options you may want to consider if your love one is developing Alzheimer's.

1.Can You Be A Caregiver For Them. If you are thinking of caring for a love one with Alzheimer's, you have to be 100% sure you are able to do so. This task requires dedication and patience. Even though this may be in everyone's heart to care for their love ones, not everyone is capable.

2.Nursing Homes. If you are not able to care for your love ones, you may want to consider a Nursing Home. Some elders when they develop this disease become very combative and can have nasty behaviors. This can cause you not to be able to care for them like they need to be cared for. If that is the case, then you need to put them where there are trained staff members that handle these situations everyday.The downside to Nursing Facilities, at least the places I visited is, they are left alone a lot.

  3.In-House Caregiver. If you are financially able, this can be the best option to care for your love ones with Alzheimer's, if you are not able. This option allows you to still have hands-on activities with your love ones, while the professional caregiver takes care of their needs (bathing,clothing,feeding,etc..).This can eliminate them being kind of isolated in the Nursing Homes.

These are not all the options when determining how to handle a love one that has Alzheimer's.If you have someone you think is developing this disease, do your research and determine what options are best for you and your love ones.

My father has had this terrible disease for over 15 years and receives care from the family.I am his in-house caregiver in the day-time, while working at nights to care for my family.

If you have any good suggestion that may help someone who may have to make a decision in their love one care, please feel free to leave your suggestion in the comment section or start a discussion using the forum below.

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Finding Activities For Parent/Spouse In Early Stage Of Alzheimer's

When memory loss starts to affect someone, the first person to notice it is them. As time goes by and the symptoms gets worse, that's when family members or close friends become aware.When we think of this horrible disease called Dementia or Alzheimer's, those who are not familiar with it mostly think of the later stage, when a person are not able to care for themselves any longer.But what about the early stages?

My father has had this disease for over 15 years now, and he is at the stage where he can no longer do for himself.Even though his memory and mobility is gone, he is still alert.He  knows that a bowl means it's time to eat, and when I put a straw to his mouth he knows to drink.This lets me know he still has some association skills.But what about the early years!

When we first started noticing the changes in my father, we had no idea that it was Alzheimer's creeping in, even though his father had this disease.We just didn't think about it happening to him.Once we figured out what was happening, we started asking for advise from people who had been through it. One of the key things everyone was telling us was, keeping them active.No one can imagine losing your total independence like that.

Since my father loved to build things, take rides, fish, and do other outdoor activities, my brothers and I tried to keep him involved in those activities. We wanted to make him feel like he was still involved in the things he loved, even though it was limited.It was one of the most important things we could have done.For one, it made us open our eyes to see that this was not going to last long, and to really, and I mean really, cherish every moment.

So if you have someone that is in the early stages of this disease, keep them active in the activities they once loved. If it's your mother and she love the kitchen, let her pass things to you, or participate in making her favorite pies. This will make them feel some sort of independence, and trust me, you will loved the little time you have with them.

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