At one point or another, you will likely find that your loved one’s condition has progressed to the point where both of you require some type of assistance with day-to-day care. Since not every situation requires that your loved one enter an assisted living facility (and since not every caregiver opts for the type of care these facilities provide), a home care agency can provide an appropriate alternative.
Should you decide to seek a home care agency to assist you in caring for your love one, you should know that you have many care options available to you. For instance, should your loved one only need help with basic house-related chores, such as cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry, then you probably need the assistance of a housekeeper. If, on the other hand, your loved one has begun showing symptoms of the Alzheimer’s early stages, then you may need the assistance of a sitter—or someone who keep your loved one company when you cannot. Finally, should your loved one need assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, or using the toilet, then you should probably seek the aid of someone trained to handle patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia—such as a certified nurse aid.
Home care agencies can provide caregivers with numerous options for assisting living. When faced with a decision that affect you and your loved-one’s well being, you should take great care and weigh all of your options, so you can make the best decision possible.
