Right after your senior family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s time for you to establish a plan for you to support both yourself and your aging adult. The more you’re able to put into place now, the less you’ll have to figure out on the fly later.
Learn What Caregiving for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease Will Be Like
No matter how long you’ve been a family caregiver, you most likely haven’t been a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease before. This is a new type of care you’ll need to provide, so you’ll need to learn as much as you can. Do some research and consider joining some support groups so that you learn more about what to expect.
Find Resources in Your Area
You may not realize it just yet, but there are likely quite a few resources in your area for people who have Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Start out by searching for the Alzheimer’s association branch that serves your area. From there, you can branch out to other agencies that help the elderly in your area. If you’re finding it difficult to find these resources, talk to your elderly family member’s doctor.
Ask for Help Now
You may not be overwhelmed by your elderly family member’s situation right now, but that can change at any moment. Talk to your friends and family members now and find out what they can help you with now and down the line. You may need help reorganizing your elderly family member’s home, grocery shopping, or countless other tasks. Creating a plan now ensures an easier path later on.
Figure out Ways to Manage Your Stress Before it Becomes Overwhelming
It’s possible that you have really effective tools in your arsenal right now to help you fight stress as it pops up. Now is the time to really dig deep and make sure that your stress relieving techniques are going to hold up for the long haul. If you need to learn better stress relief techniques, take the time to learn them now so that they’re there when you need them.
Having a plan in place before you need it the most helps you to know what to do when you need to do it.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring senior care in Walnut, CA, contact the caring staff at No Place Like Home Homecare today at 951-382-5266.
About Kristi Duran
Kristi Duran is the owner of No Place Like Home Homecare. Kristi started NPLH because of her absolute love for seniors. She was raised by her grandparents from the day she was born. Kristi has a special connection to seniors and understands their wishes and needs to stay independent.
Kristi has worked in the medical field for years and has seen first-hand how aging seniors want nothing more than to age in the comfort of their own home with dignity and grace. At NPLH, she and her caregivers insure that this happens.
NPLH is not a large franchise. It is a personal family owned homecare service. This insures a one on one personalized touch. Kristi is available 24 hours a day to her clients and their families.