311 E Main St #305, Galesburg, IL 61401
Daily Care
For seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia, daily routines are beneficial. Seniors with a familiar daily schedule can spend less time trying to figure out what they need to do and more time on satisfying and relaxing activities. Our team for in home senior care in Galesburg can help plan and organize daily activities based on their likes, strengths, abilities, and interests.
Activities
Seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia don't have to give up their favorite pastimes. Our caregivers can help to adapt activities to the senior's capabilities and preferences. Activities may also enhance the quality of life for elderly people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia while reducing potentially dangerous and harmful behaviors like wandering or agitation.
Communication
The capacity for communication is increasingly impaired by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Patience, understanding, and excellent listening skills are necessary while communicating with someone who has Alzheimer's disease. Our highly trained and compassionate caregivers utilize the utmost patience and care when listening to and communicating with our seniors.
Nutrition
Eating regular, wholesome meals might be difficult for seniors who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. They can become overwhelmed by the variety of available foods, forget to eat, or assume they've eaten already. Our caregivers can help motivate seniors to eat and prepare wholesome and delicious dishes.
Bathing and Toileting
Bathing and using the toilet can be stressful for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, since they may feel uncomfortable receiving help with such private activities. Seniors may verbally or violently exhibit fear, making the situation hazardous if they find these personal tasks frightening, embarrassing, or unpleasant. While aiding with these personal care tasks, our caregivers are patient, reassuring, respectful, and preserve seniors' dignity.
Dressing and Grooming
Providing assistance with dressing and grooming may help to improve mood and self-esteem. Seniors can often feel frustrated and anxious if rushed, have too many options, or forget how to dress or groom themselves. Our caregivers for in home senior care in Galesburg will help simplify choices, organize the process, and decide on comfortable clothing and shoes.
Medications
It is essential to understand the purpose of medications and how they should be used. Our caregivers will further ensure that seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia take their medications as directed. Our caregivers can assist in managing prescription and over-the-counter medications appropriately to help prevent medication-related issues.
Care Coordination
A collaboration between the caregiver, family, and doctor is necessary for good health care. Our in-home caregivers can help seniors keep track of their scheduled appointments. We can also provide secure transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Respite Care
It can feel like a full-time job providing care for a loved one with dementia. Respite care allows family caregivers a little relief from their caregiving duties and allows our caregivers to step in for a set amount of time. Our caregivers will take excellent care of your loved one while you take a much-needed break.
Many seniors who have dementia, including those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive decline, spend the majority of their time at home throughout their illness. We can help your loved one remain safely and comfortably at home with our compassionate home care assistance services and specialized care programs. Contact us now to learn more about our Galesburg team’s Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program.
