What to Expect After Diagnosis

At Visiting Angels^® Boerne, we offer Alzheimer's care to help Fair Oaks Ranch area families. Our support is the best way to keep seniors with the disorder living in their own homes. In addition to our compassionate and professional care, we also hope to keep local seniors more informed about the disorder and how it will change their lives. 

For those who have recently been diagnosed, understand that most aspects of your day-to-day life will continue as normal for the time being. You will experience moments of confusion and forgetfulness, but most are able to maintain some form of independence. Be prepared for issues like forgetting what you are doing in the middle of a task, or trouble recalling a common phrase or word. When these moments occur, they can be very stressful, so it's important to have some support. 

With time, Alzheimer's will shift from mild to moderate dementia. Once this occurs, your everyday life can change with each moment. You can expect to struggle with old memories, everyday tasks, and other basic elements of your life. You will come to rely more and more on outside support. 

With late-stage Alzheimer's, most have very little awareness of their surroundings. During this phase, it's important to have constant support from family or professional caregivers. 

While all of this seems quite bleak, there are many ways you can maximize your quality of life. With a healthy diet, consistent exercise (both mental and physical), and a low-stress lifestyle, you can slow-down the process of cognitive decline. Living in a familiar setting will also be a tremendous benefit, which is why we work so hard to help local seniors with Alzheimer's remain in their own homes. 

About Our Alzheimer's Care in Fair Oaks Ranch

With all of the unavoidable downsides that an Alzheimer's diagnosis brings, it's important to take some form of control. The best way for family members to help their loved ones in this scenario is to help keep them living at home. With our dedicated in-home assistance, local seniors can enjoy a familiar, comfortable, and safe home environment, avoiding the stressful and confusing process of relocating to a care facility. Our service includes:

• Customized assistance for each senior
• Daily conversation to keep their minds sharp
• Enhanced home safety and reduced stress
• A respite for family care providers
• And much more!

Alzheimer's Care in Your Community

We offer kind, loving, and professional Alzheimer's care throughout:

• Fair Oaks Ranch
• Boerne
• Kerrville
• Fredericksburg
• San Antonio
• Bulverde
• And the surrounding areas

To learn more about our Alzheimer's care for Fair Oaks Ranch area seniors, contact Visiting Angels Boerne today for a care consultation.