Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Albuquerque
The aging journey is a complex one for seniors and their families, and more so when a senior is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia benefit greatly from remaining in familiar surroundings for as long as they safely can. A Place At Home – Albuquerque provides compassionate memory care services for seniors in Albuquerque, North Albuquerque, Academy Acres North, and Sandia Heights. With our caregivers, seniors living with dementia can maintain their dignity, quality of life, and independence.
What is Memory Care?
Put simply, memory care is nonmedical at-home care that’s geared toward the needs of seniors living with memory-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A Place At Home’s memory care services include personal care and companion care, as well as other care services that are tailored to the unique needs of those living with dementia. Our personalized care plans are appropriate for those at any stage of their dementia diagnosis.
A Place At Home’s memory care specialists are trained to:
- Recognize distress and redirect as needed
- Use visual aids and ask simple questions
- Oversee the use of hearing aids, ambulatory aids, glasses, and other assistive devices
- Encourage independence wherever possible
- Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Act with compassion and respect for the senior’s dignity at all times
How Does Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Help Seniors?
There’s no simple way around it: the challenges that come with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, if not frightening. A Place At Home – Albuquerque’s memory care services are designed to help seniors and their loved ones feel supported throughout this journey. We help keep seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia safe, healthy, and engaged. Our caregivers make it possible for seniors with memory-related diseases retain their independence and dignity for longer.
Memory care is helpful for more than just seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Family caregivers know how fulfilling it can be to care for an aging loved one, but it can also take its toll. When family caregivers aren’t taking care of themselves, they’re not able to provide the best possible care to their loved one. A Place At Home’s memory care experts provide much-needed respite for family caregivers, allowing them to tend to their own needs.
Signs You or A Loved One Could Benefit From Memory Care Services
Dementia doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, and the decision to begin memory care is a personal one. Seniors, their loved ones, and their care team may be able to manage the early stages of dementia without pursuing in-home care. With that said, it’s a good idea to consider in-home care when a senior living with dementia is:
- Neglecting personal hygiene and housekeeping
- Withdrawing from hobbies and socializing
- Unable to keep up with doctor’s appointments and medication
- Unsafe in their home, i.e. falling, wandering off, kitchen accidents
- Aggressive to the point of endangering others
Choose A Place At Home for Compassionate Memory Care
A Place At Home – Albuquerque’s CARE philosophy helps families in the Albuquerque area navigate Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related diseases with confidence. Reach out today to start receiving the compassionate help you deserve.
Discover CARE in Albuquerque
A Place At Home Albuquerque helps Albuquerque seniors and their loved ones live better lives for longer. Learn more about the CARE programs available to seniors in North Albuquerque, Academy Acres North, Sandia Heights, and the surrounding areas when you reach out today.