Care for Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia in Connecticut

Challenges affecting memory are common among the elderly.


 According to the CDC, approximately 6 million people in the US alone are affected with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.


Supporting a loved one with these debilitating conditions is very strenuous physically, mentally, and emotionally. As the conditions progress over time, even more care will be needed. While it is a noble cause to look after a loved one, doing it alone is simply not feasible for long periods of time.


At Connecticut In-Home Assistance we are here to provide relief for some of that stress.

How We Can Help

There are many duties that are required when caring for someone who's living with dementia. Many needs are physical, such as safety and mobility assistance. Other duties are intended to help slow down the progression of the memory difficulties and improve the quality of life, such as regular socialization and companionship.

Safety

Safety is the biggest priority when it comes to supporting a loved one with dementia. Cognitive challenges can impair balance, vision, attention, and understanding.


The risk of falling is already a leading cause of injury for the elderly, and the risk is increased even more for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia. Alzheimer’s patients are 3x more likely to suffer from hip fractures from a fall.

Wandering is another concern. It’s been reported that 3 out of every 5 Alzheimer’s patients will wander, and 1 out of every 6 patients goes missing. There have been many instances of elderly people who open the door to their homes and leave, only to wander around the neighborhood and forget their way back home or where they are. Many of these loved ones end up missing for extended periods of time. Continued supervision at the home is one of the best ways to minimize the chances of outside wandering.


Even outside of falling and wandering, there are many other possible instances that can result in injury or other problems.


Other examples include leaving the stove on and forgetting to turn it off, forgetting to eat meals or drink fluids, misuse of kitchen knives, utensils, or other potentially dangerous objects, and side effects from medication that can cause worry, paranoia, and delirium.

 

Our team provides constant supervision for your loved one to ensure that they are in good hands, and that you’ve got peace of mind while you are away.

Socialization & Companionship

When it comes to memory difficulties, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, addressing physical needs is not the only role of providing care. Feelings of loneliness are very common among the elderly, especially those afflicted with dementia, which in turn can lead to depression.

Some Key Stats to Know

Multiple studies have shown that loneliness has an increased risk of cognitive decline. Feelings of loneliness in individuals over 60 years can be as high as 43%

40% of Alzheimer’s patients experience depression. Those with depression suffer from a more rapid decline in thinking and memory skills

Social Isolation is linked to a 50% increased risk of dementia, in addition to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke

Regular social interaction can improve symptoms and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Companionship and regular socialization can help limit high levels of loneliness and depression for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. While these conditions do have big effects on loved ones, they do not remove the need for social interaction and engagement.

 

Companionship in the form of in-home care can greatly help contribute to your loved one’s mental/emotional needs, and is an invaluable tool at fighting off loneliness and depression among those with Alzheimer’s & dementia.

 

In addition, having someone available around the clock can also assist with other common needs, such as feeding challenges, mobility assistance, being awake all night, and other tasks.


Caregiver Burnout

Family members supporting a loved one with memory difficulties is very common; however, going too long without a break has negative effects on the family care provider, and thus impacts the quality of help.

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, and is unfortunately very prevalent among families supporting a loved one with memory difficulties. In addition, approximately 15% of family care providers suffer from clinical depression. For caregivers of loved ones with dementia especially, studies have shown that more than 1 in 3 have caregiver depression, and nearly 60% report their emotional stress levels as very high which can lead to health issues for the care provider.

Many family caregivers are under the assumption that they need to provide care by themselves, which is not the case. Taking regular breaks is an important component of giving the best care for your loved one, and this requires a team of caregivers – not just one person.


Those with Alzheimer’s may stay awake during the nighttime, which can be a primary source of burnout for those who still need to work in the daytime, are sleep deprived, or have other daytime responsibilities that require attention (eg: childcare).

We are here to help you provide care for your loved one and to be a part of that team effort. Our caregivers are thoroughly tested, background checked, and screened, and have years of experience in helping families dealing with memory difficulties, including dementia and Alzheimer’s.


We are here to ensure that you and your loved one are not hit with the effects of burnout.

Getting Started

Getting help to care for your loved one with memory difficulties is one click away. In addition to over 20 years of experience with in-home care, we also offer assistance at all hours of the day, any day of the week with fully customizable schedules.


To learn more about how we can help you and your family, you can contact us directly by phone or by completing our message form below.

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