Dementia is one of the most unfortunate, crippling diseases that can strike a person down and Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and is a disease that significantly reduces brain function over a period of time that generally lasts between 7 and 14 years. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's and around 1% of the population suffer from it. It's not only pensioners either, although it is true that the majority of sufferers are over the age of 65, there has been an increase in early-onset Alzheimer's of late and by 2050 it's theorized that one in 85 people globally will be affected by it.
Some symptoms of Alzheimer's have been quite well publicised (memory loss, confusion and shifts in personality) but it's important to note that there are also more subtle symptoms that often get mistaken for 'age related' concerns such as 'stress'. Less noted symptoms could include increased irritability and aggression; drastic mood swings and troubles with speech that might be seen as minor faults but can be key symptoms in making a diagnosis. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but Alzheimer's care workers the world over will be able to make sufferers lives infinitely more manageable and comfortable.
A live-on Alzheimer's care worker is incredibly beneficial for the sufferer as moving them out into a residential home or hospital would prove incredibly traumatic for sufferers with advanced symptoms. As well as familiar surroundings it is also important that sufferers are given a steady routine to adhere to, this will keep them stable and promote independence and structure to their lives. More importantly though, the fact that the patient won't need to move is by far the most beneficial factor of live-in care as familiarity is of primary concern to those afflicted with the disease.
In the later stages of the disease, a sufferer's motor function, reasoning and general language skills will decline severely. At this point it is incredibly important for a live-in Alzheimer's care worker to be able to help with basic, everyday functions such as washing, bathing and using the toilet. The one on one service provided by a carer means that they will be comfortable with their patient and will be able to help them maintain a level of dignity that would be almost impossible in a residential home.
An Alzheimer's care worker is more than just an employee; they will become a sufferer's closest friend, offering dignified conversation for their patient and peace of mind for the family. The emotional support offered by a live-in carer is perhaps the most invaluable service they offer. A carer's job is to make an Alzheimer's sufferers life as comfortable as possible and to keep their family at ease, a difficult job, but an almost peerlessly rewarding one.
Some symptoms of Alzheimer's have been quite well publicised (memory loss, confusion and shifts in personality) but it's important to note that there are also more subtle symptoms that often get mistaken for 'age related' concerns such as 'stress'. Less noted symptoms could include increased irritability and aggression; drastic mood swings and troubles with speech that might be seen as minor faults but can be key symptoms in making a diagnosis. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but Alzheimer's care workers the world over will be able to make sufferers lives infinitely more manageable and comfortable.
A live-on Alzheimer's care worker is incredibly beneficial for the sufferer as moving them out into a residential home or hospital would prove incredibly traumatic for sufferers with advanced symptoms. As well as familiar surroundings it is also important that sufferers are given a steady routine to adhere to, this will keep them stable and promote independence and structure to their lives. More importantly though, the fact that the patient won't need to move is by far the most beneficial factor of live-in care as familiarity is of primary concern to those afflicted with the disease.
In the later stages of the disease, a sufferer's motor function, reasoning and general language skills will decline severely. At this point it is incredibly important for a live-in Alzheimer's care worker to be able to help with basic, everyday functions such as washing, bathing and using the toilet. The one on one service provided by a carer means that they will be comfortable with their patient and will be able to help them maintain a level of dignity that would be almost impossible in a residential home.
An Alzheimer's care worker is more than just an employee; they will become a sufferer's closest friend, offering dignified conversation for their patient and peace of mind for the family. The emotional support offered by a live-in carer is perhaps the most invaluable service they offer. A carer's job is to make an Alzheimer's sufferers life as comfortable as possible and to keep their family at ease, a difficult job, but an almost peerlessly rewarding one.
