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A depressed senior needs all your love, care, and support at this challenging time in their life. Accompany them to appointments, offer moral support, and do whatever you can to make them feel loved and cared for. If you need in home care services in Passaic County, reach out to Always Best Care today by dialing (877) 318-0529.
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Don’t Overwhelm Yourself • The emotional stress that comes with caring for a person with the illness, especially if they're a parent, is simply too much for an untrained individual to handle. That is why getting professional help from a specialized facility is strongly suggested.
Be Patient • One of the most frustrating things about dealing with a dementia patient is that they can't communicate as they once did. In most cases, however, communication is possible, as long as you have patience.
Treat Them Like An Adult • Even if they have memory issues, adults with dementia should be able to understand you if you speak in a slow, even tone. There is absolutely no need to use baby talk or any other condescending mode of communication.
Plan Ahead • Most patients with the disorder eventually require professional dementia care services and there is no reason to think that your elderly parent or relative will be any different. Reach out to a professional caregiver as soon as you get the first hints.
Stay Prepared • One of the many tragedies of the illness is that it always gets worse with time. In almost all cases, the extra care a person with worsening symptoms will require is simply too much for one person to handle. It is at this point that many adult children turn to specialized facilities.
