Alzheimer’s Home Care Services
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. You constantly worry about their well-being, which can sometimes be draining. The Alzheimer’s home services caregivers at Grand Strand Home Health Care understand this and are here to help you to make sure your loved one receives the best care.
Home care based in Myrtle Beach, SC, our team of Alzheimer’s home care providers will make sure your loved one is cared for as they deal with living with dementia. They will be able to live with their condition in the comfort of their own home while we give you the support and peace of mind you need that we are taking care of them.
Our caregivers get specially trained to provide the best care possible for your loved one in the familiar surroundings of their home. We will also help ease the stress that can come from caring for a family member as they go through the stages of dementia.
As dementia progresses, new environments and situations can become disorienting and stressful. This can cause added stress to you and your loved ones as they live with their disease. By allowing them to be at home, they can remain comfortable longer and enjoy the familiar surroundings. The home caregivers at Grand Strand Home Health Care have the compassion and understanding to help your loved one maintain quality of life. We will aid your loved ones to live safely and comfortably at home while they go through every phase of their condition.
Alzheimer’s Home Caregivers
Our Alzheimer’s home caregivers know how difficult it can be on family caregivers that want the best for their loved ones. Caring for a family member takes a certain level of skill, compassion, effort, and time. We also know that many people struggle with the responsibility of taking care of a loved one, especially during the later stages of dementia. The situation can be stressful, and some people may feel guilt over not being able to provide the amount of care they think they should.
While we care for your loved one’s needs, you can focus on spending quality time with them. Our caregivers will help to take the stress of the responsibility of caring for your loved one. You can still do your part to care for and be with them while avoiding the danger of caregiver burnout.
Alzheimer's Home Care Services
Proper Alzheimer’s care relies on dedicated caregivers and adequate planning. Knowing the symptoms of your loved one’s condition and how it will progress will help our caregivers to create the ideal plan for your loved one. Our caregivers are trained and certified to provide excellent care for your loved one. While memory loss is the symptom most associated with Alzheimer’s, other issues can arise as the condition progresses.
In addition to forgetfulness and confusion, there can also be personality changes. Their emotional well-being may change, which can cause other issues. As the condition progresses, your loved one may require assistance with tasks such as dressing and bathing.
Our home health care plans get designed to face these challenges as they arise. Caregivers are matched with each care recipient to ensure that they receive the best care possible. Our caregivers get equipped with the know-how and qualifications that make them well-suited to help care for your loved ones. We cater our home care plans to fit each client’s needs.
Our Myrtle Beach, SC team provides multiple services based on your loved one’s needs. We will assist in several tasks and activities.
Tasks Include
- Monitoring and companionship
- Wandering prevention
- Managing moments of confusion, anger, and anxiety
- Going to appointments
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Meal planning and meal prep
- Grocery shopping
- Prescription pickup
- Help with dressing and grooming
- Assisting with bathing and bathroom needs
- Mobility and transfer assistance
Our team provides part-time and full-time services. We also provide 24/7 care for those that need constant round-the-clock care. If required, our team can also provide temporary care or respite care.
Our Alzheimer’s home care team can offer care for all types of dementia. These conditions include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and other memory conditions.
Getting Started With Grand Strand Comfort Care
At Grand Strand Home Health Care, we know how hard it can be to talk to family members about Alzheimer’s home care. We also know it can be overwhelming when finding the right provider. For that reason, we will do everything we can to make the process of finding and creating the right plan for your loved one.
When you contact us, the first step we will take is providing a free consultation with you and your family. This gives us a chance to know your loved one and details of their situation, including symptoms they are exhibiting, current living situation, and most significant areas of need. We will also take the opportunity to learn what type of activities and routines bring them joy. You will also have a chance to ask us questions about our services and our approach to caregiving.
We will develop a care plan for your loved one following the consultation. The plan will detail their needs and a schedule for any services, medications, meals, etc. Our caregivers will contact their doctor to ensure our care plan is consistent with their medical directives. We’ll also work closely with you and your family to design a care schedule that fits your loved routines and needs.
Each of our caregivers is specially selected, screened, and trained before placement. We ensure that our caregiver is the right fit for your loved one. We will also pair your loved one with one of our expert Alzheimer’s home care specialists.