Alzheimer’s disease can be tough on the patient and their loved ones. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for this disease. This is a degenerative brain condition and it affects millions of people every year.

If your elderly loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, they may have memory loss, be unable to communicate properly, and have difficulty doing basic daily tasks. If they are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should have their home care provider take them to the doctor for an assessment as soon as possible. Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important for many reasons.

Getting the Right Diagnosis

One of the many reasons why early assessment of your elderly loved one’s condition is important is so they can get an accurate diagnosis. Your elderly loved one could be having symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, but actually have another condition instead. They may have vitamin deficiencies, medication side effects, or another health condition that is causing their symptoms. If you or your elderly loved one’s home care providers notice they are having the symptoms mentioned above, you should schedule them a doctor’s appointment. The doctor can run the appropriate tests to determine what is going on. If your elderly loved one does have Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to diagnose it early. This will help the doctor to create a proper care plan for your elderly loved one.

Medical Benefits of Early Diagnosis

The U.S. National Institute of Health states that there are numerous medications that can help people who are in the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s disease. However, those who are in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease have fewer options. If your elderly loved one does have this disease and the doctor is able to diagnose it early on, they will be able to develop a care plan that offers the most benefits and assistance for your elderly loved one. While nothing will be able to reverse Alzheimer’s disease, some of the things that the doctor can do for your elderly loved one are to help them stay independent for as long as possible.

Making Plans

Another one of the reasons why early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important is so that you and your elderly loved one can make plans for their future. If you know what stage of this disease that your elderly loved one is in and you know what to expect going forward, this can help you to make a plan. In the plans that you make, you should consider how to keep your elderly loved one comfortable for as long as possible. You should also help your elderly loved one come up with coping skills, too.

These are some of the reasons why early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important. If your elderly loved one is experiencing symptoms of this disease, have them see their doctor as soon as possible.

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Sources
Nia.nih.gov
Mayoclinic.org

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Evan Loevner

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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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