Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Dementia Care Information

As the population of seniors continues to grow, so does the need for in-home dementia care services. Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. It can be a difficult and challenging condition to manage, especially for those who are living alone or with family members who may not have the necessary skills or resources to provide adequate care. 

Beck N Call's In-home dementia care services provide an invaluable service to those affected by this debilitating condition, offering support and assistance in managing their day-to-day needs.

Our compassionate dementia caregivers provide a range of services to help those living with dementia manage their condition. These services can include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation; medication management; and emotional support. In-home care providers are trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia and can provide specialized care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Alzheimer's Care

Alzheimer's care services are essential for providing the best possible care to those suffering from this debilitating disease. For quality care, Alzheimer's patients need dedicated caregivers and detailed care plans, as the disorder is more than just memory loss. Symptoms of this condition can include changes in personality and emotional state, as well as requiring help with everyday tasks in later stages of the illness, like dressing and bathing.

Beck N Call provides comprehensive plans to address aging related challenges. Caregivers with the right expertise and qualifications are carefully assigned for this specialized role.Caregivers have the necessary knowledge and experience to provide emotional, gentle assistance for individuals with Alzheimer's in order to help them retain independence for as long as feasible.

We also provide respite care for family members who may need a break from caring for their loved one. Visiting Angels' services ensure that your loved one receives the highest quality of care available so they can live comfortably in their own home.

Strategies for Improving Mental Acuity

There are a few activities that most people find both enjoyable and effective for increasing brain power. However, because everyone is different, what works for one person may not work for another. However, there are some mental exercises that everyone can do to improve their thinking abilities. 

It is critical to have the right strategies in place to stimulate mental skills and cognition as people age. Everyone has a personal preference for tasks that provide mental stimulation and aid in the maintenance of cognitive skills. 

Mental stimulation does not always have to be a difficult task; it can simply be talking to someone else, as this type of communication helps maintain healthy brain function. 

In addition to everyday communication, our caregivers incorporate five great strategies that promote cognitive health and longevity into their daily routines: Cognitive Training and Games, Physical Exercise, Social Interaction, Food Choice, and Creative Expression. According to research, participating in these activities on a regular basis helps keep memory sharp, reduces feelings of loneliness, and lowers the risk of dementia.

5 Strategies That Promote Cognitive Health

  1. Cognitive Training and Games: Puzzles like crosswords and sudoku have been shown to help sharpen mental skills and provide mental exercise, which can lead to more blood flowing to the brain and better thinking. Other brain games like scrabble and chess require strategy, which helps the senior's mind even more.

  2. Physical Exercise: Keeping up with physical activity is good for brain health because it challenges different neural pathways all the time. This can include light exercise like walking, but it can also include dance or yoga, which are both good for the body and the brain.

  3. Social Engagement: Having relationships with friends, family, peers, or even strangers increases social connections in the community and protects against depression. Connecting with other seniors through group activities or classes is a great way to make friends who will be there for you for life.

  4. Food Choice: Eating foods high in vitamins B12 and omega-3 improves the health of the brain as a whole, while avoiding alcohol reduces the damage caused by drinking too much or eating too many sugary processed foods. These things can cause short-term memory loss over time, so it's best to stick with healthier food choices as much as possible.

  5. Creative Expression: It is always worthwhile to stimulate the creative process because it has benefits beyond just being entertaining. For example, it has been shown that doing so can help adults cope better with stress from aging without using drugs and can also slow the aging process.

Dementia Can Have Many Causes Including:

  • Alzheimer's Disease

  • Vascular dementia

  • Lewy body dementia

  • Frontotemporal dementia

  • Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy

  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

  • Parkinson's disease dementia

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

  • Huntington's disease

  • Mixed dementia

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