Senior Care For Alzheimer’s

As a person ages, a certain amount of memory loss and confusion
is quite normal. Personally, I’ve been known to invoke the
cliché, “The older I get, the better I was!” Unfortunately,
Alzheimer’s Disease represents a more serious loss of mental
sharpness and calls for special Care for seniors.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive form of pre-senile
dementia. Symptoms are typically first noted in a person’s late
forties or early fifties. As the Disease takes effect, it will
first impact memory. Impaired thought and speech will follow
with the patient eventually becoming helpless.

Alzheimer’s is a truly horrible Disease because it robs a
person of their ability to function. The Disease is also
damaging to family and friends as it is very difficult to watch
a parent, brother, sister or friend progress to the point where
they don’t recognize anyone. The burden of caring for a person
suffering from Alzheimer’s is significant. At some point in
time, a family will have to look for assistance with the Care.

Most “board and care” and “assisted living facilities” are
willing and capable of providing for a person suffering from
Alzheimer’s. These facilities are similar to nursing homes, but
with less of an institutional atmosphere. If, however, a senior
becomes increasingly disoriented, perhaps even occasionally
wandering away, they may require a facility with a dementia
waiver.

Despite the name, a “dementia waiver” is an indication that a
facility and staff have additional training and licensing for
the Care of patients with dementia. On top of the additional
training, the actual facility may be secured with a perimeter to
keep patients on the grounds.

Alzheimer’s Disease leaves a mark on family and friends as well
as the victim. There are, however, facility options that can at
least take the Care burden off of you.

About the Author: Alex Jensen is with
http://www.careplacement.com - a free placement service for
Southern California. Care Placement's staff can review your care
requirements to determine whether skilled nursing Care, assisted
living facilities or board and Care homes are a viable option
for seniors.

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