Alzheimer's Care in Northern Birmingham: When is it Time?

Caring for an elderly loved one can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. This is especially true if your family member has been diagnosed with a memory disorder like Alzheimer's disease. As well as helping them with physical tasks like laundry or grocery shopping, you also have to consider the way your loved one's mind is changing and how that will affect their daily life. Visiting Angels^® Northern Birmingham offers non-medical Alzheimer's care to meet these challenges, but how will you know when it's time to call?

How to Know When It's Time for Alzheimer's Care for a Loved One in Northern Birmingham

Ideally, you should start talking about Alzheimer's care with your loved one and other family members as soon as your relative is diagnosed, or they start to show clear signs of memory loss. During these discussions, it's important to be realistic about the kind of care your family can provide and how often you'll be able to provide it, the limits of what you can do for your loved one, and the potential benefits of professional Alzheimer's care from Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham for their health and well-being at home. 

To get you started, consider the following questions:

• What is your loved one's physical condition? - Does your loved one seem healthy, well-rested, and well-fed or do they seem tired, underweight, and generally unwell? Someone with Alzheimer's disease may start to miss meals, fall behind on their personal hygiene, and neglect their physical health in other ways. 
• Does your loved one have access to stimulating activities and social interactions? - If your loved one isn't socializing regularly or taking part in activities to keep their brain active, their cognitive condition may worsen at a faster rate. Our Alzheimer's care professionals at Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham know how important it is to keep our clients stimulated, so our services include companionship.
• Do you think that the care you can provide will be enough to keep your loved one safe and comfortable? - If you have any concerns about your loved one wandering off when you aren't there to watch them, missing their medications, or otherwise putting themselves at risk, it's time to include a care providers in the conversation. 

Book a Free In-Home Consultation in Northern Birmingham

At Visiting Angels Northern Birmingham, we're proud to offer home-based Alzheimer's care for seniors throughout the Northern Birmingham Metro Area, as well as Pell City, Trussville, Alabaster, and Gardendale. Call us today at (205) 719-1996 to schedule a free consultation at your home.