Alzheimer's Support
Compassionate, Quality Care
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Abundance Care can provide the skill set, experience, and one-on-one care appropriate for clients with various levels of care needs, including the specialized care required by an individual dealing with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia can be difficult, but we can help. At Abundance Care, we offer professional, personalized memory care plans for each patient's specific needs. Alzheimer's looks different for each person, depending on the stage. Our caregivers complete continuous Alzheimer's training, and we provide insightful, educational resources for your support.
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More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. (Alzheimer's Association)
At Abundance Care, our skilled, top-tier caregivers perform memory care services, including physical exercise, mentally-stimulating activities, brain strengthening and training, and balanced nutritious diets consisting of memory-boosting foods. Our expertly designed memory care plans are created based on an individual's needs.
Early Stages
What to Expect
Alzheimer's looks different for each patient. A person can function independently- driving, working, and social activities- but may have difficulty remembering the names of new people or losing objects. It's essential to make a conscious decision on supervision and gauging what's needed.
What's Needed
Companionship, support, and plans for the future are necessary at this stage. Avoiding stress for the patient and focusing on current needs related to the patient's condition is best.
Length of Stage
Patients can be in this particular stage for years. At Abundance Care, we believe in providing a sense of normalcy during a life-changing transition.
Middle Stages
What to Expect
During this stage, some damage to the patient's brain has taken place. Completing tasks and expressing thoughts becomes a challenge. Depression, anxiety, irritability, and repetitive behaviors are more common. Additionally, sleep delays, verbal outbursts, significant personality changes, and wandering are to be expected.
What's Needed
Assistance with daily activities may be required. Brain exercises and activities help prevent more significant memory loss. Most importantly, moral and verbal support, along with compassion and patience, are needed. Abundance Care designs effective memory care photo albums for our patients as part of our memory care plan.
Length of Stage
The middle stage of Alzheimer's is the longest and can last for years. Always remember to respond to the emotion- not the recurring question. Reassurance and remaining calm are pertinent in the middle stages.
Late Stages
What to Expect
In the last stage, the patient has difficulty eating and swallowing, and controlling bladder functions. Patients will need assistance walking and experience a decline in other physical abilities. Patients can no longer communicate coherently in this stage. Additionally, they are more susceptible to airborne sickness, and it's harder for them to express pain.
What's Needed
Daily personal care assistance is needed at this stage. Although communication is not as strong in this stage, you can relate through eye contact, touching, and smelling. Monitor feeding, bowel, and bladder functioning. It's imperative to recognize nonverbal signs and be alert to changes in behavior.
Length of Stage
The late stage of Alzheimer's may last for several weeks to a few years. At Abundance Care, we are committed to making our patients' latter days greater.