The complete guide to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia, which is marked by a decline in mental function. Other types include Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and Huntington’s or Parkinson’s disease. Seeking an accurate diagnosis and knowledge about the disease are the first steps to ensuring your loved one gets tailored care.

Once you know which stage of dementia your loved one is in and what their needs are, you can begin to explore what type of care — be that adult day care, home care or assisted living — they’ll benefit the most from.

From taking steps to ensuring that their home is hazard-free to being on the lookout for concerning behaviors like wandering and even taking point on their finances, you’ll want to take particular preemptive steps to keep your senior loved one safe and well.

Caregiving necessitates that you take care of your own health and well-being when providing care for others — especially a loved one who has dementia. For that reason, it’s imperative to identify and address your own needs and seek support as needed.