Caring for an elderly person with dementia (Alzheimer's) at home – What families need to prepare.

This article helps families understand how caring for elderly people with dementia. (Alzheimer's), common difficulties, and when professional care should be sought to ensure safety.

Alzheimer's disease is not something that happens overnight. It develops slowly, silently, and often begins with... very subtle signs.

Forgetting your keys. Forgetting someone's name. Repeating a question multiple times.

But over time, the disease progresses and affects the entire lives of the elderly, as well as their families.

What do elderly people with Alzheimer's need?

Unlike physical illnesses, Alzheimer's requires not only physical care but also patience and psychological understanding.

Patients may:

• forget loved ones
• stray
• personality change
• loss of ability to care for oneself

This causes The care becomes more difficult. much more than with common illnesses.

Dangers of improper care

Many families are complacent, thinking it's "just forgetfulness."

But in reality, Alzheimer's can lead to:

• Lost and couldn't find their way home.
• Forgetting to turn off the stove is dangerous.
• loss of behavioral control
• Malnutrition due to skipping meals.

These are the risks that occur daily if there is no one to supervise.

Can the family take care of them themselves?

In the early stages, the family can manage the care themselves if someone is home regularly.

But as the disease progresses, caring for the patient becomes very stressful:

• must be monitored continuously.
• Instructions must be repeated several times.
• have to endure psychological changes

Much caregiver fall into a state tired and exhausted without realizing it.

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's and feeling overwhelmed, you may want to consider support solutions such as SAN – an application. caring for the elderly and the sick..

SAN girls are trained to understand psychology of the elderly and support for home care.

Download the SAN app or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for advice.

Common mistakes when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

The biggest mistake is losing patience.

Patients don't intentionally forget, but caregivers often feel frustrated having to repeat themselves many times.

The second mistake is leave the patient alone.This is very dangerous because they could get lost or cause trouble.

The third mistake is hiring inexperienced peopleCaring for Alzheimer's is not just about physical care, but also about behavioral and psychological care.

Compare care options

Hiring acquaintances or brokers can save money, but they often lack the skills to handle the unique circumstances of Alzheimer's disease.

Nursing homes exist, but many are unsuitable for Alzheimer's patients due to the need for highly personalized care. Additionally, patients may feel disoriented in an unfamiliar environment.

Home care allows patients to be in a familiar environment, reducing stress and making it easier for them to adapt.

Actual cost

Acquaintances: cheaper but less reliable.

Elderly care: 15 – 60 million VND/month

At home: 40k – 70k/hour

With Alzheimer's, long-term care is almost certain, so the cost needs to be carefully considered.

A more suitable solution

Many families nowadays Choose services like SAN.

The girls SAN:

• trained
• Understanding the psychology of the elderly
• has a clear care process

Additionally, the following is supported:

• take him to the doctor.
• hospital care
• follow-up appointments

SAN is also a partner of Hospital 175 and City International Hospital.

Caring for Alzheimer's patients is not just a responsibility, but a long journey that requires timely support.

Download the SAN app – an app for caring for the elderly and sick – or call the Hotline: 1900.0666.88 for appropriate advice.

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