Alzheimer’s Resources for Seniors in Hot Springs, AR and the Surrounding Area
Many families fear that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia means their loved one will have to leave their home, their social habits, and their lifestyle, and move into a nursing home or other facility. At Visiting Angels of Hot Springs, we provide in-home Alzheimer’s resources to clients with a wide variety of needs, abilities, and diagnoses, and we can help your loved one too. A caregiver from Visiting Angels of Hot Springs can help your loved one maintain comfort, safety, and health at home even if they have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Visiting Angels is Here to Provide the Alzheimer’s Resources Your Family Needs in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Benton, and Nearby Cities
You may be wondering what this diagnosis of Alzheimer's means for you and your loved ones now and in the future. Patients, family caregivers, and providers are all impacted by the effects of cognitive diseases, but there are several options available to help. Here at Visiting Angels of Hot Springs, we'd be happy to address a few FAQs about Alzheimer's disease that our staff has received.
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s is a disease that:
- Is the most common form of dementia.
- Impacts mental processes, such as memory, behavior, critical thinking, and decision making.
- Is progressive; symptoms usually become more disruptive over time.
Alzheimer’s affects 50-80% of all dementia cases. If your loved one is facing a diagnosis of dementia, in-home Alzheimer’s services can be helpful for their well-being as well.
How Does Alzheimer’s Impact Everyday Life?
Depending on which stage your loved one is in, Alzheimer’s can impact them in multiple ways:
- In its early stages: an inability to remember people, places, or events.
- In its late stages: individuals can lose the ability to communicate or become unresponsive to their environment.
Depending on the severity of the condition, other impacts might include slowed thinking, changes in personality, increased anger or anxiety, and unable to complete daily tasks.
How Can a Caregiver Help?
In-home Alzheimer’s resources from Visiting Angels of Hot Springs are designed to meet the individual needs of your aging loved one. A caregiver can help with:
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Linens changing and laundry
- Memory care
- Wandering prevention
- Personal care
- Mobility and repositioning
Contact Us Today to Get Started
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you are not alone. Visiting Angels of Hot Springs has caregivers who have expertise in Alzheimer’s and the specific needs of your loved one. We can also help you connect with the local Alzheimer’s Association for more information and support.
Call us today at 501-222-3493 to learn more about our in-home Alzheimer’s resources in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Benton, Bryant, and the surrounding area.
Serving Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and the Surrounding Area
Visiting Angels HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
320 Ouachita Ave #312Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-321-4900