In an article published in Forbes, author, Marijke Vroomen, interviewed Leslie Koc whose husband had Alzheimer’s. He didn’t require hands-on physical care yet, however, he had reached a point where he couldn’t be left alone. Leslie shared,“Tom needs a companion, someone to brighten his day, to do things he would enjoy — things that he enjoys that I don’t.” “His companion comes just three times a week for an hour,” she says, explaining that other caregivers advised her to start the process slowly.
Tom’s companion keeps him busy. They go for walks and play games. “I made it very specific, the activities that Tom enjoys doing. I didn’t want to hire someone to just sit and watch television with him,” Koc says. “… This has been great for him. I feel as though I’m providing enriching time for Tom, not a babysitter.” The article also goes on to explain that this gives Leslie extra time to run errands or shopping without having to worry about Tom.
A majority of the country’s families do not have to worry if their loved ones are safe and sound in their own home. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of families that have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s they deal with the concerns of safety daily.
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming; however, you are not alone. We at Graceful In Home Healthcare realize a lot of people need assistance caring for a loved one with this diagnosis. The Alzheimer’s Association estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s. That number is projected to increase to nearly 14 million by 2050. With today’s nearly 18.5 billion unpaid hours of care spent by friends or family, it has created a huge burden on the families of those suffering from this disease.
Through Graceful In Home Healthcare we provide exceptional, affordable service for your loved one right in their own home. This allows them to stay in their own home for as long as possible, which is far less disorienting compared to moving to an assisted living facility. We also believe that a familiar environment can offer peace of mind and assurance for individuals with this diagnosis.
Our caregivers are well versed in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and provide the best support not only for their physical needs, but also their emotional needs as well. We know strive to provide individualized treatment of our clients by truly learning who they are and what they enjoy.
In-home care through, Graceful In Home Healthcare, can be an ideal starting point if you need extra help caring for your loved one or if you are looking to prevent or delay placement into a long-term care facility.
We are available to help transport you anywhere you need.
We can help prepare nutritious meals for your loved one. We can also make sure they have all the meals they need for those times when a caregiver is not around.
We won’t allow you to fall behind on your housework.
Whether you are looking for someone to help with hospital transitional care or hospice care, we create plans to suit your needs.
We go out of our way to personally introduce our caregivers to the client. Using this personal introduction allows us to make sure your caregiver knows all about you.
No matter the time of day, our caregivers are here to help you. If you are looking to start immediately, we also offer same day appointments to get started.