When you have a senior parent with Alzheimer’s, it’s easy to second guess every decision about your parent’s care. But there’s no guidebook for how to care for a senior parent with Alzheimer’s. Because the disease affects every senior in a unique way, what works for one senior may not work for another. Likewise, because seniors experience the progression of the disease at different rates, someone who was just diagnosed with the disease could progress faster than someone who has been diagnosed for years. But there are some things that are consistent when it comes Alzheimer’s care for a parent, like:

Alzheimer’s Care at Home Is A Must

Even if you are not a full-time caregiver for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s, it will take a physical and emotional toll on you. Taking a break now and then is an absolute necessity. Caregivers need to step back once in awhile so they can take care of themselves. When you need a break, specialized Alzheimer’s care at home is available to give your senior parent the custom care they need to be safe and healthy at home. Alzheimer’s care at home is something that all seniors with Alzheimer’s should have.

Take Photos And Videos Constantly

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease. That means every day is the most cognition your senior loved one will have. Take photos and videos of your loved one constantly. Document every happy moment. Celebrate milestones like birthdays and holidays, even if your senior loved one isn’t really aware of those things anymore. Take selfies. Take so many selfies with your senior parent. As the disease progresses, you will have these photos and videos to look back on, and they are priceless.

Remember, It’s OK To Grieve

The family members of seniors with Alzheimer’s often compare caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s to grieving for them while they’re still alive. Even though they are still with you, at some point, they will no longer know who you are, participate in family events, or interact much with you or the world around them. It’s okay to be sad and grieve the loss you’re experiencing. It’s also okay to take a few days away from it all, and let Alzheimer’s care at home providers take care of your senior parent, so that you can process some of that grief.

Cherish The Time You’ve Got 

When your senior parent has Alzheimer’s the clock ticks for both how much time you have with your senior loved one and how much time you will have with them where they know you and understand the world around them. Make the most of every minute of that time. Spend as much time as possible with your senior parent and enjoy it. Those memories will be things you can hang onto as the disease progresses.

Aviva In-Home Care provides compassionate and skilled in-home care. We are the Bay Area’s premier provider of in-home care services.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Alzheimer’s Care at Home in Menlo Park, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care. Call today: (415) 795-2203

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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