Care for the Person with Alzheimer's

Care for the Person with Alzheimer's: A woman searching for her father who died 30 years ago...A man who cannot find his way home from the corner store...We've all heard the stories. Yes, these are people with Alzheimer's disease. It is not safe the entrust them entirely with their own care. A physical illness, which causes modification in the brain of an individual, is called Alzheimer's disease. This disease is usually seen among the age group of people over 65. We know very well that the memory of the person diminishes as age advances. But in case of Alzheimer's disease there is more than just memory loss. Care in the Bedroom Care in the bedroom is the most important area for the person suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Most of the time these people spend a substantial period in the bed with unresponsiveness. So there is great need to position them in a recliner. Use of bed risers have been found to be very helpful for bed-bound Alzheimer's patients. This will help in elder care of these patients by preventing the occurrence of acid reflux (acid in the stomach try to move up to the esophagus). This will also help in elder care of Alzheimer's patient with hiatus hernias. Elder Care in the Bathroom Elder care of Alzheimer's patient in bathroom is a Herculean task for the caregivers. Most of the patients of Alzheimer's disease feel embarrassed or threatened during bathing. Before giving a bath to a person with Alzheimer's, make the room warmer and have the bath towels nearby. If you have smooth and slippery floor in the bathroom, do provide the floor surface with non-slip adhesives. Even textured slips or appliqu