Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common form of dementia, a progressive, debilitating disease for which there is no cure, first described and named by the neuropathology expert Aloris Alzheimer in the early 20th century. It is a progressive and incredibly aggressive disease that decreases a sufferers brain function at an alarming rate with over 1% of the global population currently diagnosed. By 2050 it's predicted that nearly 1 in 85 people will be diagnosed. Because of this steady increase in sufferers, as well as the overall increase in living ages worldwide, Alzheimer's care workers have never been more vital.
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.
Live-in Alzheimer's care workers will move in with the sufferer and act as their one-to-one care assistant. A live-in carer will be able to offer 24 hour, one-to-one help and will attend to the sufferers every need. As they are living at home still there will also be an increased amount of independence available to them and the lack of 'change' to their surroundings will help them avoid panic attacks that could prove harmful to them and their loved ones. A daily routine will also be planned for the patient by the carer that will help keep them calm and secure.
An Alzheimer's care worker will be able to assist their patients in any way necessary and as they will have already established a bond with their patient there should be a mutual respect between the 2 parties that is both dignified and humble. This will include helping with day-to-day functions that sufferers might struggle with as the disease progresses and they lose some motor functions and reasoning skills. This will include helping them use the toilet, bathe, wash and get dressed.
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.
Live-in Alzheimer's care workers will move in with the sufferer and act as their one-to-one care assistant. A live-in carer will be able to offer 24 hour, one-to-one help and will attend to the sufferers every need. As they are living at home still there will also be an increased amount of independence available to them and the lack of 'change' to their surroundings will help them avoid panic attacks that could prove harmful to them and their loved ones. A daily routine will also be planned for the patient by the carer that will help keep them calm and secure.
An Alzheimer's care worker will be able to assist their patients in any way necessary and as they will have already established a bond with their patient there should be a mutual respect between the 2 parties that is both dignified and humble. This will include helping with day-to-day functions that sufferers might struggle with as the disease progresses and they lose some motor functions and reasoning skills. This will include helping them use the toilet, bathe, wash and get dressed.
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.
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1 comments:
Nice post about Alzheimer's Care, really this will increase day by day. But we are responsible for providing the nursing care, health care facilities for senior or disables people. Our communities understand the unique need and provide the special environment to the seniors.
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