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If You Notice Signs of Alzheimer’s, Professional Elderly Care Services Can Help

Home Care Agencies in Bala CynwydAlzheimer’s disease is an unhappy subject to think about, and is difficult on many levels, however, the disease is a reality for many. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 9 Americans suffers from the malady, and that includes roughly 1/3 of all Americans over the age of 85.

Once a person afflicted by Alzheimer’s begins to be affected, additional care may be necessary.  The only option is simply to make his/her life as comfortable and safe as possible, often utilizing elderly care service to protect against accidents.
If you have a loved one of advanced age, keeping an eye out for signs of Alzheimer’s is critical.

Top Warning Signs of the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Memory Loss

Often, the biggest warning sign is the loss of memory of common things, especially names of people, names of objects, or how to do everyday tasks. Sufferers will often exhibit confusion and frustration when attempting to remember things that were once easy for them. This symptom can also make victims confused about where they are or what day/year it is.

Rapid Mood Swings

Life for someone with growing Alzheimer’s symptoms is often scary, and certainly confusing. They tend to show very rapid mood swings, becoming angry easily, then just as quickly reverting to child-like happiness. Patients also are frequently unaware of these swings, or will become angry if they are pointed out.

Losing Visual Processing Ability

Alzheimer’s can cause the ability to understand space relationships, colors, or other comparisons between things. An Alzheimer’s patient may be unable to read maps, or judge the distances between objects.

Withdrawal from Social Structures

Very often, an elderly person with Alzheimer’s will start withdrawing from the social activities they once enjoyed. Rather than deal with the difficulty, they will stay in front of the TV, or sleep away most of the day.

Unfortunately, this sort of behavior generally only exacerbates the problem, because by avoiding use of their mind, they accelerate its decline. In addition, the loneliness and worry about the disease can cause depression.

If You Suspect Alzheimer’s, Seek Help

Other symptoms could be exhibited. If you see signs of Alzheimer’s in a loved one, the first step is to see a doctor for confirmation. Another illness could be the cause, so medical diagnosis is key in taking care of your elderly loved one.

If you learn that your loved one has Alzheimer’s, consider elderly care service. Highly qualified elderly care service providers like Neighborly Home Care can help ensure they maintain a high quality of life, even while their ability to be self-reliant slowly decreases.

Caring for loved ones who suffer from the disease takes its toll on loved ones as well, so elderly care services can be very beneficial; they offer compassionate and expert care as well as respite for family caregivers.
 

Call Neighborly Home Care for Skilled Elderly Care Services

Neighborly Home Care is a leading provider of in home care for seniors in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties. Our caregivers are all certified nursing assistants, or they have received equivalent training and passed a nurse aid skills assessment test. For more information on Alzheimer’s or your care options, please contact us at Neighborly Home Care.

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