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Assisting with Unique Needs & Challenges of Dementia Home Care

If you have a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, you understand the challenges that present themselves daily. Ambitions Home Health Care is here to provide a helping hand with our dementia and Alzheimer's care services. We offer personalized Alzheimer's and dementia patient care that will not only improve the quality of life for our clients but their families as well.

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Dementia Caregiver Tips

If you are caring for a parent or loved one with dementia at home, especially in the beginning, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to provide the best care. Some tips for helping to provide care, according to Alzheimers.gov, includes:

  • Try to keep a routine for your days, such as bathing and eating at the same time daily.
  • Create to-do lists and calendars.
  • Have a system that reminds the person to help take medications regularly.
  • Use helpful medical and mobility devices, such as shower chairs.
  • Plan daily activities the person enjoys, and do them at the same time every day.
  • Loose fitting clothing without laces, buttons, or buckles can be much easier to deal with when dressing and undressing. Consider elastic waistbands and fabric fasteners.
  • Serve meals consistently.
  • Be gentle and respectful with your loved one through every part of their day. Explain to them what you are doing and the steps involved.

Benefits of in-home care for loved ones with alzheimer's and dementia

Wounds can cause the following symptoms:

  • Familiar environments offer a great deal of security
  • Daily routines help bring sense of normalcy
  • Sensory stimulation can offer positive effects on health
  • Additional support for family caregiver

Dressing a Wound

The first step in dressing a wound is to assess the bleeding. Our nurses always wear gloves when removing the bandage and assessing the extent of bleeding. Wounds that aren’t bleeding heavily will be cleaned with soap and water. Particles will be removed using tweezers and if necessary, the nurse will apply an antibiotic ointment to support healing. The wound will then be covered with an adhesive bandage.

Types of Wound Dressings

At Active Plus Home Health, Inc., patients may receive the following types of wound dressings:

  • Fever
  • Cloth dressing (to protect open wounds)
  • Foam dressing (to help maintain a healthy moisture balance)
  • Transparent dressing (to easily monitor wounds)
  • Hydrocolloid dressing (to speed up healing)
  • Hydrogel dressing (to add moisture and speed up recovery)
  • Alginate dressing (to protect wounds with excessive drainage)
  • Collagen dressing (to treat chronic wounds with a slowed healing time)