Dementia care is essential for the elderly with Lewy Body Dementia as the disease advances. It is difficult enough to see a loved one's health deteriorate due to dementia; it is even more difficult to seek the appropriate care. An assisted living facility is a popular choice for many individuals who are looking for elderly loved ones. Being in an unfamiliar setting, nevertheless, may have an impact on their level of living.

To find out more about the help our caregivers can provide, call us at 937-886-6880 right now.

Dementia Care is Crucial for Seniors in South Dayton, OH, and The Surrounding Areas

Many older adults with Lewy Body Dementia benefit greatly from dementia care provided in the comfort of their own home. Many family caregivers, however, lack the training to recognize and respond appropriately to dementia symptoms in their elderly loved ones.

Care for the elderly with Lewy Body Dementia may be provided by Visiting Angels of South Dayton without sacrificing quality. Our kind and skilled caregivers are here to help your loved ones with managing symptoms and with daily tasks. When we take care of the elderly with this condition, we make sure they have all they need to enjoy their golden years in the comfort of their own home.

 

Lewy Body Dementia: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Life?

As the second most common kind of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States alone. Lewy bodies, which are spherical, smooth protein aggregates seen in damaged brain cells, are the culprits for this disease. As dementia progresses, your loved one's symptoms will inevitably get more severe, necessitating more intricate care.

Some of the most prevalent signs of Lewy Body Dementia are:

• Impaired short- and long-term memory
• Executive function impairment
• Confusion and agitation
• Visual hallucinations
• Movability issues including tremors and sluggishness
• A number of physiological processes have had their control weakened, including digestion, perspiration, and blood pressure
• Sleep disruptions, include having nightmares in which you physically act out
• Lack of coherence in speech

My Family Member Needs Dementia Care; How Can Visiting Angels of South Dayton Help?

Although treatments exist for various dementia symptoms, there is still no cure for Lewy Body Dementia. Seeking expert help for a loved one is essential in the early stages of a diagnosis.

Centerville seniors with Lewy Body Dementia are no strangers to the compassionate care that we provide here at Visiting Angels of South Dayton. Our caregivers have the experience, training, and compassion to provide our clients with the highest quality in-home care. We can help your loved one with personal care, but that's only the start of our efforts to keep them safe, manage their symptoms, and be comfortable for the long term.

We provide the following dementia care services for the elderly with Lewy Body Dementia:

• Food shopping, meal planning, and feeding assistance
• Taking out the trash
• Assisting in movement, including moving and positioning
• Assistance with personal hygiene tasks including washing, grooming, and dressing,
• The management of incontinence and bathroom hygiene
• Constant prompts to take prescribed medicine
• Genuine friendship
• Stopping wandering
• Minimizing the risk of falls

We also provide regular dementia monitoring as part of our care for older people with Lewy Body Dementia. We are able to keep you apprised of your loved one's needs and notify you if we have cause to suspect that their condition is deteriorating. You might get some relief and perspective by having another person care for your loved one.