Alzheimer's Care and Dementia Care

The Beginning

by Emily Albera

 

She was angry.

I was angry.

She yelled at me.

I yelled at her.

Her sweetness dissolved.

Her cleverness died.

Dementia devoured my mother.

I became the bitter mother.

She - my rebellious child.

A year I fussed and fumed and cried.

Our relationship a constant strain.

Then introspect - a gradual truth.

I had to change - she couldn't.

Peace.

I am nice.

Now she is nice.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia-related illnesses can be a demanding and challenging sacrifice. You are not alone. It is estimated that 470,000 Floridians have Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. In spite of recent advances in medicine, caring for a family member with Alzheimer's is still a draining situation that often leaves families feeling physically tired and emotionally exhausted. According to the American Medical Association, the demands of being a caregiver increase the risk of many illnesses, including colds, flu, heart disease, and depression.

Finding someone to assist with the caregiving and ease the demands can be challenging, to say the least. Families often ask themselves "How can I find the right person to help with Mom?" or "How can I be sure my loved one will be well cared for?"

The questions of...
Finding someone who is caring...
Finding someone who is dependable...
Finding someone with knowledge of Alzheimer's care...
Finding someone who will give peace of mind...
can be answered by calling Hopewell Nursing and Living Assistance.

Every person with Alzheimer's is unique, and every case of Alzheimer's is different, with each case having distinct challenges. Medical experts generally agree that caring for a family member with Alzheimer's should not fall solely on one person. Seeking assistance with caregiving duties is one of the most recommended ways experts advise families to cope with the demands of caring for a family member with Alzheimer's.

That is why hundreds of families have trusted Hopewell to seek out the best person to share in the caregiving responsibilities. A Hopewell referred Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Companion/ Homemaker can provide families with peace of mind knowing that their loved one is getting one-on-one care from a compatible, dependable, and knowledgeable caregiver.

Many of Hopewell's referred caregivers have received specialized training by The Alzheimer's Project of Tallahassee on topics such as: