Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Our Caregivers Provide One-on-One Assistance

Dementia is a term generally used to describe an individual with an impaired ability to think, remember, or make decisions. Although Dementia is not a specific disease, we use this general term to describe how it is a plethora of symptoms resulting from other medical conditions which reduce memory function. Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of Dementia. When a loved one or a family member has been given a Dementia diagnosis, the entire family unit sees the effects and its symptoms alone enough to change the patient and their family’s lives forever. Many patients and families affected by Dementia believe their family member needs to be in a facility with other dementia patients. But we want to assure families that alternatives are available to them. One of those options is choosing Avid Home Health to provide comforting and quality care to your loved one.

Finding Dementia Care

Apart from Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of Dementia, other medical conditions can contribute to it. These medical conditions include; thyroid issues, stroke, or even a lack of vitamins. Dementia is common in individuals sixty-five years old or older, with an estimated five million currently diagnosed with it. Since Dementia is common in older people, many believe that it is a normal part of aging. However, we can confirm that it is not. Typical symptoms of aging include; muscle aches, stiffening of arteries, and minor memory changes, such as occasionally misplacing car keys or forgetting very recent events. Typically, memories, language, and knowledge from over the years should stay intact in a healthy brain. Some symptoms of Dementia include:

Our referred caregivers can assist with the following:

Dementia can be severe and should be mentioned to a doctor if symptoms arise. If you or a family member has experienced any of the symptoms listed above, speak to your doctor today.

Increased Dementia Risks

Apart from age being an increased risk for Dementia, other increased risks include:

• Family history: Individuals with siblings or parents who have Dementia are at higher risk of developing it.
• Health: Poor health, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, or even smoking, can increase the risks of Dementia.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): TBIs can increase the risk of Dementia, primarily if severe or repeated damage has been caused.
• Race/ethnicity: Senior African Americans are two times more likely to receive a dementia diagnosis than someone of the white race. Similarly, Hispanics are 1.5 times more likely to receive a dementia diagnosis than white people.

Dementia Care Services

Once you receive a dementia diagnosis, your Doctor will offer you treatment options and suggestions. Unfortunately, a dementia diagnosis is often incurable; however, a comfortable life is still possible with proper care. At Avid Home Health, we understand that all our patients lead busy lives with families who cannot be primary caregivers to their loved ones. However, just because a patient has Dementia does not mean they must leave the comfort of their home to receive necessary treatment and assistance. We have the right solutions for you and your family, regardless of a Dementia diagnosis. Our caregivers are CPR certified and have their Home Health Care (HHA) certifications and CNA licenses. Some of our caregiver services for our dementia patients include: