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Serving Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and the Surrounding Area

Visiting Angels HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

320 Ouachita Ave #312
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-321-4900

Providing Alzheimer’s Care in Hot Springs, AR

According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. A diagnosis can be frightening and devastating to an individual and their loved ones and it is important to seek professional Alzheimer’s care to help you through this challenging time.

Visiting Angels Offers Alzheimer’s Care Options to Families with Aging Loved One Suffering from Cognitive Decline in Hot Springs, Benton, Alexander, and Nearby Cities

While there is no cure for this debilitating disease, there are Alzheimer’s care options including treatments and therapies that can slow the worsening of symptoms and improve the quality of life for those with the disease and their caregivers. If you suspect your loved one is showing symptoms, it is extremely important to be proactive by getting them to their physician. If a diagnosis is made, Visiting Angels of Hot Springs is just a phone call away and our team is ready to work with you and your family to provide professional Alzheimer’s care. 

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life: not remembering recent events, names, where things go, etc.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems: Having trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills, and difficulty concentrating
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home or at work
4. Confusion about time and place: People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships: look for difficulty reading, judging distance, and determining color or contrast
6. Trouble finding the appropriate words, completing sentences, and following directions and conversations.
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps: People with Alzheimer’s may put things in unusual places or accuse others of stealing
8. Decreased or poor judgment when making decisions: There may be issues with monetary scams or less attention to grooming and hygiene
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood or personality

If your loved one is displaying any of these warning signs, it is vital to have them evaluated by a physician and screened for Alzheimer’s. It is important to remember that Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of the aging process, and it should not be mistaken for basic forgetfulness. Every person may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees, but with Alzheimer’s disease, these symptoms gradually increase and become more persistent.

Important Resources and Tips

If your loved one receives a physician diagnosis, you can help with managing the disease by being proactive in making decisions regarding Alzheimer’s care.

Here are a few basic steps to help if you or someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s:

1. Education about the disease is a vital key. The more you know, the more you can be prepared. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and the Alzheimer’s Association are two great resources for education.
2. Take care of financial, legal, and long-term care planning issues. Discuss wishes related to future care and end of life care.
3. Employ cognitive stimulation. Listening to music, word puzzles and memory games can help and can provide a positive experience for the patient and caregivers.
4. Call Visiting Angels of Hot Springs to arrange respite and/or regular professional care. Even if you are willing and able to be a primary caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient, you will need help, if only to take a short break. We are here for you. Plus, it helps to introduce a professional caregiver to provide care while a person is still in the early stages because once the disease progresses it can be more difficult and upsetting to change routines. When looking to hire help with Alzheimer’s care, try to find a person who has Dementia Care Professionals of America training or experience with dementia care clients. The compassionate caregivers at Visiting Angels of Hot Springs will have this training.
5. Build a support system. Providing care can be stressful and overwhelming. Call Visiting Angels of Hot Springs today to discuss the best options for you and your family. We will help you build a team of professional caregivers and a personalized care plan for your loved one. 

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, know that you are not alone. Please call Visiting Angels of Hot Springs at 501-222-3493 today for more information or to explore Alzheimer’s care options.