When Should I Find Dementia Care Services in Gresham?

If your elderly loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it is important to be vigilant and pay attention to the ways their disease affects their life. The decision about when and how to secure extra care is likely to fall on your shoulders. To determine if now is the time to secure in-home dementia care services from Visiting Angels^® Gresham, pay attention to any of the following warning signs. 

Signs That it is Time for Dementia Care  

• Difficulty with daily tasks.
  Those with dementia may struggle with daily self-care tasks such as bathing, toileting, and grooming. If their physical skills are in decline, basic tasks like these can become difficult and dangerous. Having a caregiver around to assist with these duties can make life a lot easier. 
  
  
• Changes in behavior.
  You may notice your loved one becoming agitated more often. They may also suffer from 'sundowning', which is when people with dementia become more confused and anxious in the evening. 
  
  
• Delusions or hallucinations.
  Sadly, many sufferers of dementia will see and experience things that aren't real. This can obviously put them in danger, so it's important to take action and get your loved one the senior home care they need. 
  
  
• Wandering.
  Wandering is a common occurrence for those with dementia. It happens when they lose the ability to recognize familiar faces and settings and react by wandering away and getting lost. 
  
  
• Household falls.
  For seniors, even a seemingly harmless tumble can create permanent health issues. If you believe your loved one is at risk of a household fall, it's crucial to get them some individualized support.
  
  
• Refusal of care.
  Since dementia attacks memory, seniors with the disorder will often forget that they are afflicted and refuse care. 
  
  
• Physical decline.
  They may experience dramatic changes to their physical abilities as the disease progresses. 
  
  
• Depression and isolation.
  Seniors living at home alone with dementia often struggle to keep up with recreational activities and friendships. This isolation can lead to severe depression, so it's important to provide them with some companionship. 

About Our Dementia Care Services in Gresham

The best way to support a loved one with dementia is to create a care plan that provides them with customized support and positive companionship. With our dementia care, Visiting Angels Gresham is ready to provide the kind, reliable, and loving care your family deserves. Our flexible in-home support is available throughout:

• Gresham
• Happy Valley
• Northeast Portland
• Damascus
• Clackamas
• and the surrounding areas

To learn more about our dementia care services, call Visiting Angels Gresham to arrange your no-cost initial care consultation today. 

*Private Long Term Care insurance and Veterans Benefits programs as well as County Grants are accepted.