If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s and wants to continue living in their home, safety should be your top concern. Seniors with Alzheimer’s can often continue living at home for a long time after they are diagnosed, but they need some extra support to make sure they are safe.
When seniors who have Alzheimer’s live at home, they may create safety hazards in the home unintentionally, like leaving the water running or turning on the stove and walking away. They also have a higher risk of falling, choking, and having other accidents at home.
Alzheimer’s care at home can help your mom or dad live safely at home. With Alzheimer’s care at home, your mom or dad will be cared for daily by an experienced care provider who knows how to keep seniors with Alzheimer’s safe at home.
A care provider can make sure that your mom or dad is as safe as possible at home by doing things like:
Preventing Burns and Fire Hazards
Seniors with Alzheimer’s may forget that a stove burner is on, touch hot surfaces, or leave appliances running.
A care provider can help keep your mom or dad safe by supervising cooking, making sure the stove and oven are turned off, and keeping hot objects out of reach. They can also use safety covers for stove knobs or even unplug certain appliances when not in use. By being there to help your mom or dad, they can help prevent burns and reduce the risk of a fire.
Reducing the Risk of Falls
Confusion and memory loss can make it harder for seniors with Alzheimer’s to move safely around their home. They may forget where furniture is, misjudge distances, or trip over objects.
A care provider can help your mom or dad by keeping the home free of clutter, removing tripping hazards like loose rugs, and making sure floors are dry. They can also help them with walking if needed and encourage your parent to use handrails or mobility aids to prevent falls.
Preventing Choking and Swallowing Problems
As Alzheimer’s progresses, some seniors may have trouble swallowing or forget to chew their food properly, increasing the risk of choking.
A care provider can help by preparing easy-to-eat meals, cutting food into small pieces, and reminding your parent to eat slowly.
If necessary, they can also provide soft foods or thickened liquids, which are easier to swallow. By monitoring mealtime, they can quickly respond if there is a problem and ensure your parent eats safely.
Keeping Them from Leaving the House Alone
Seniors with Alzheimer’s may wander away from home without realizing where they are going. This can be dangerous, especially if they forget how to return home.
A care provider can prevent wandering by keeping doors locked, using door alarms, or redirecting your parent’s attention when they seem restless. They can also take your parent on supervised walks, allowing them to get exercise in a safe way without the risk of getting lost.
Finding Qualified Caregivers to Help You (the GUIDE Program)
If your parent has traditional Medicare and a dementia diagnosis (of any type or stage), they may be eligible for a new enhanced dementia care program called GUIDE. The GUIDE model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience ) is a program from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services which offers exclusive benefits for caregivers and patients living with dementia who have traditional Medicare, at no cost to the patient. It offers education, home visits, and (free) caregiver services. Find out more about it here or call our GUIDE Care Navigator at (469) 496-5960.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Alzheimer’s Care in north Texas, please contact the caring staff at Arcy Healthcare today at (469) 293-1515
Providing In-Home Healthcare Services in North Texas, including Dallas, Hurst, Grapevine, Keller, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Flower Mound, Carrollton, Gainesville, and more.
My name is Jimmie Stapleton. I am the founder and CEO of Arcy Healthcare. Arcy Healthcare includes Arcy Hospice, Arcy Supportive Care, Arcy Home Health and Arcy at Home.
Arcy Hospice was opened in 2007 to provide care and support for individuals and families facing a life limiting illness. It was established after my wife Ellen, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, had completed her chemo and radiation therapies. At that time, things were looking positive, and we wanted to do something for our community that had been so supportive of our family during her treatments. Unfortunately, the cancer returned a few years later, and she subsequently passed away under our care in 2010.
In the years that followed, I began to see the need to provide the same level of excellent care to patients across the continuum of care. Therefore, we have added a home health division (Arcy Home Health), a palliative care division (Arcy Supportive Care), and two home care divisions, (Arcy at Home and Living Well Senior Care). With the addition of these divisions, we can meet most of the post-acute care needs for you and your family in your home.
I started Arcy Hospice with my wife as my inspiration to provide exceptional care and support in the patient’s home, where they are surrounded by family and where they feel most comfortable. I’m proud to say our dedicated staff provides some of the most respected in-home care in Dallas-Fort Worth, treating every patient like a member of our own family.
Please let us know if we can enrich the quality of life for you or a loved one.
Sincerely,
Jimmie Stapleton – Founder and CEO
Arcy Healthcare
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