If you are the primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you understand the physical, emotional, and mental toll it can take. Every day can be unpredictable, and no two families share the same journey.
A professional caregiver can provide specialized support and assistance for your loved one to enhance their quality of life and ensure their safety and comfort throughout the progression of the disease. You will feel confident knowing your loved one is safe and comfortable at home with Grace Hands Home Care by their side.
Alzheimer’s disease symptoms can impact nearly every aspect of daily life, presenting challenges such as personality changes, safety concerns, and the need for personal care like bathing and dressing. You don’t have to navigate Alzheimer’s care alone.
Grace Hands Home Care is here to help you create a comprehensive, personalized home care plan that addresses your loved one’s unique needs. We take on daily caregiving responsibilities so you can focus on enjoying meaningful moments and creating cherished memories together.
Our services include:
With our support, you can ensure your loved one receives the care they need while you enjoy your time together.
We will carefully attend to your loved one’s well-being, tailoring our services to their specific needs and the unique challenges they face at each stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Some of the services you can expect at each stage include:
Our flexible Alzheimer’s care services are available part-time or full-time, 24/7, temporarily, and through respite care options. We also offer dementia care services for individuals with vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and other memory disorders. Your loved one’s comfort and dignity remain our top priority as we provide the care they need.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. Symptoms worsen over time, typically over several years, significantly impacting daily tasks and activities. Alzheimer’s is considered a terminal condition, with an average life expectancy of 4 to 8 years after diagnosis, though some individuals may live 15 to 20 years following their initial diagnosis.
Dementia is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of brain disorders characterized by memory loss, with Alzheimer’s being the most common type. Estimates suggest that Alzheimer’s accounts for 60% to 80% of all dementia cases. While everyone with Alzheimer’s has dementia, not everyone with dementia has Alzheimer’s. For instance, individuals with vascular dementia exhibit symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s but have different underlying causes.
Although the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is still under investigation, several risk factors have been identified. The three primary risk factors include:
Other contributing factors may include:
Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s often manifest through speech, thought patterns, and behaviors, including:
Researchers believe that Alzheimer’s begins many years before symptoms appear. Symptoms usually emerge in older adults, though some cases can begin in a person's 40s or 50s. Initially, symptoms are mild and have minimal impact. As the disease advances, symptoms escalate from mild to moderate to severe. In the later stages, individuals may lose all short-term and long-term memory, the ability to speak or understand speech, and the capacity to perform basic activities such as using the bathroom or eating independently.
Currently, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, and its progression is considered irreversible. While researchers continue to seek a cure, modern treatments and clinical trials aim to slow the onset, delay symptoms, and reduce progression. Doctors recommend that individuals at risk or living with Alzheimer’s focus on healthy lifestyle choices, particularly regarding cardiovascular health. Interventions like improved sleep habits, increased omega-3 intake, and stress reduction can also help lower risk.
