When your senior parent has Alzheimer’s, you have some big decisions to make, including whether or not your senior parent should live with you. There are a lot of benefits seniors with Alzheimer’s can get from staying in their family home as they get older, but they may need 24-hour care which would be easier if they lived with you. However, caring for a senior parent with Alzheimer’s around the clock can be very difficult. When you’re trying to decide what is the best living arrangement for your senior parent with Alzheimer’s think about these things:
Alzheimer’s Care Is Available
If you want your senior parent to live in a home instead of assisted living but you’re not sure that your home is the right fit for them you should consider Alzheimer’s care. With Alzheimer’s care your senior parent will have all the help and support they need but they will be able to stay in the home they love. Their memories are at home, shouldn’t they be at home too? Call a local care agency today to find out more about Alzheimer’s care and how it can make taking care of your senior parent much easier.
Are There Medical Issues Besides Alzheimer’s?
If Alzheimer’s is not your senior parent’s only medical issue you need to think about whether or not you’re equipped to take care of those issues as well as the Alzheimer’s. Seniors who have serious chronic medical illness can be difficult to care for because they need additional help with things like showering and brushing their teeth. They may also have mobility challenges as a result of their medical history that mean using a wheelchair or other equipment. You will need to assess if you can really give them the care they need. Skilled nursing at home delivered by a medical professional may also be a good option.
Is Your Home Safe For A Senior With Alzheimer’s
Chances are that your house wasn’t designed or decorated with a senior who has Alzheimer’s in mind. But before you decide to move your senior parent with Alzheimer’s into your home you will need to have a full assessment done by a professional. A professional safety advisor will be able to go through the house, list all of the items that are concerns, and give you recommendations for how to fix those issues if you decide to have your senior parent move in.
What’s Your Current Living Situation?
Another thing that you need to consider is your current living situation. Is it safe for a senior with health problems to get around your house? How many people live in the house? Does everyone have their own room? Is there a first floor bedroom with a bathroom for your senior parent or an in-laws suite? Do you have some small kids? What about pets? Pets may cause a problem too if your senior parent is allergic to pets. Remember that Alzheimer’s care may be the best solution as it prevents a lot o problems.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Alzheimer’s care in Allen, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today. Call 817-928-5788
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high quality home care in Denton County, Montague County, Cooke County, Grayson County, Fannin County, Lamar County, Wise County, Collin County, Hunt County, Delta County, and Hopkins County in Texas.
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