Caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming, exhausting and stressful...Whitsyms Nursing Service can help!
People experience Alzheimer’s disease in different ways so there's no one approach to caregiving. If you are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease then you know how difficult it can be. A person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can live in the comfort of their own home or caregiver's home provided that safety measures are in place to prevent wandering or driving. The abilities and needs of a person with dementia will change as Alzheimer's disease progresses. Our referred caregivers can adapt a daily routine to support these changes with some creativity and flexibility. That is why it is so important for our referred registered nurse to assess and evaluate the level of care given to the patient, and to report to the patient's physician.
Our referred caregivers make sure that your loved one feels supported and is living a full life. While at the same time they provide a much needed break for a family caregiver. It is important that family caregivers look after their own physical and mental health.
Whitsym's referred caregivers improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can cause a person to act in different and unpredictable ways. Some individuals with Alzheimer's become anxious or aggressive while others repeat certain questions and gestures. Many misinterpret what they see or hear.These types of reactions can lead to misunderstanding, frustration and tension, particularly between the person with dementia and the caregiver. It is important to understand that the person is not acting that way on purpose. Whitsym's referred caregivers improve the quality of life not only for the people with Alzheimer's disease but also for their loved ones.
A lot of help, information and support can be found through the Alzheimer's Association. or the Alzheimer's Community Care website.
View a recent Television segment regarding Alzheimer's below.
PERSONAL CARE
Assistance with:
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Bathing
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Toileting
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Dressing
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Eating
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Transfers
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Ambulation(walking)
COMPANION AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
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Social contact
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Preparing meals
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Doing dishes
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Laundry
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Shopping
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Errands
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Observation
NURSING SERVICES
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Assessment of care needs
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Any other nursing skill care as ordered by physicians in compliance with Florida State Laws
MEDICAL ESCORT
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The caregiver meets the patient at their home/residence/facility and prepares them for the trip.
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They assist the patient to the patient's vehicle or to the vehicle of a third party provider
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Help the patient into the desired location
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Care for the patient during the visit
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Help the patient back into the vehicle
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Accompany them back to their homes residences and facilities
