Alzheimer &
Dementia Care

Those who struggle with Alzheimer’s and dementia can benefit from specialized care from an in-home provider. It can be hard to lose your memory, feel confused, or have hallucinations that come with these diagnoses. Comfort Home Care provides specialized care for patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia because they have specific needs and unique symptoms that can benefit most from an in-home care provider. No matter how strong you are, taking care of a loved one can become overwhelming at times. Hiring additional help from Comfort Home Care can help lessen the load on the family of those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Keeping To A Normal Routine

Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia often forget or have short-term memory loss that makes small tasks difficult. The best thing for caregivers to do for these patients is keep them on a consistent routine. Hiring the help of a skilled team allows a caregiver to come into the home at the same time each day and perform similar tasks on a similar timeline. This can help keep patients calm and prevent unnecessary accidents that can happen with forgetfulness. 

Our team will help provide a schedule and reminders needed for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. Consistency and familiarity are the most important aspects when caring for someone with these illnesses. We do our best to stick to a consistent plan and avoid implementing too many changes all at once. 

Gentle Reminders

While it can be hard for senior patients to remember medications or eating schedules, it is even more difficult for those with mental disorders. Our caregivers can help create a system of medication and other hygiene task reminders to keep these patients healthy. Hiring a caregiver takes this mental load off your plate, especially when you have other things on your mind. Comfort Home Care will provide gentle but consistent reminders or set up a physical system to keep patients on top of their necessary medications.  

How To Make A Home Safer For Dementia Patients

Removing hazards from the home can be helpful when caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. Making the home safer gives seniors the freedom to move around and participate in their hobbies at home without risking injury. 

Having handrails is one of the first steps to making their home safer. Stairways, showers, and kitchens are some of the best places to have handrails to prevent major falls from occurring. Caregivers can also mark the edges of stairs or dangerous areas with brightly colored tape to make them more visible. 

Another overlooked option to improve the safety of a patient’s home is to remove confusing patterns. Large rugs, curtains, or carpets that have busy patterns can confuse patients or affect depth perception depending on the lighting. Removing these confusing patterns, providing ample lighting, and helping aid patients during the early morning or late night hours will prolong their lives.

Some additional home safety tips include:

• Insert safety plugs into electrical outlets and have safety locks on cabinet doors
• Improve lighting in common areas
• Lock up cleaning or toxic products such as paint thinner, bleach, matches, or fire starters.
• Clear away clutter, unused items, or unnecessary decorations

Working With Our Professionals

Comfort Home Care has been serving Idaho residents for many years, learning how best to help those with all ailments. We will treat your elder with the utmost respect while providing necessary care, companionship, and mobility exercises. We recognize the need for elderly patients to remain in their beloved homes and maintain some independence. Reach out to our team to schedule a consultation and gain more peace of mind about your elders health while you’re away.