National Dementia Week, from May 19th through May 25th, highlights senior care needs for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia. There are many ways of getting involved and being aware such as knowing the signs and symptoms of dementia and knowing how to find care for your family member or friend in need.
Dementia occurs when the brain slowly loses its ability to process thoughts and is a decline in the cognitive function. There are many diseases that cause dementia– Alzheimer’s being the most well-known. Other diseases that cause dementia include Lewy body disease, fronto-temporal dementia, vascular dementia, and many more.
The neurological symptoms associated with dementia can unfortunately affect our loved ones. What can you do when dementia affects your mother, father, aunt or grandfather? One should be aware of the signs and symptoms. Your family member or friend may experience memory loss, moodiness and/or communication difficulties. As the dementia progresses, all of these symptoms may lead to a serious struggle for your family member or friend to get through the day on their own.
What can you do when your loved one can no longer take care of themselves?
Are you able to take care of them yourself? Or, will you need outside and additional help?
Caregiverlist provides information on quality senior care companies and the daily costs of nursing homes nationwide. Anyone seeking senior care options may submit a request to “find senior care” to be connected with quality companies in their area. You can specify type of care—such as home care, assisted living, nursing home, etc.— and additional information such as the monthly budget and unique needs.
Anyone who may have gained experience as a caregiver while caring for a loved one with memory loss, may consider becoming a professional senior caregiver and submit a job application to be connected with hiring companies in their area.
This Dementia Awareness Week, take some time to get acquainted with dementia and what Caregiverlist can do to help out your family or friend!
