Companion Care: If your elderly loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, there are various things that you will need to assist with.

One of the things that you will need to pay attention to is your elderly loved one’s urge to wander. People who have this disease wander for many reasons including stress, trying to find someone, and trying to go places they are familiar with. The good news is that there are some tips to prevent someone with Alzheimer’s from having the urge to wander in the first place. Companion Care can help you to keep your senior safe.

Include Them in Activities

If you want to lower your elderly loved one’s urge to wander make sure to include them in activities. The more engaged someone with Alzheimer’s disease is with activities they are doing with a family member or elder care provider, the less likely they will be to wander. The main reason for this is because they are occupied, so their mind isn’t focused on wandering off.

Physical Activity

Research shows that physical activity can help lower an Alzheimer’s disease patients urge to wander. Exercising wears people out. It helps their body and mind to relax, as well. This is exactly what people with Alzheimer’s disease need. If you aren’t sure which exercises would be safe for your elderly loved one, talk with their doctor. They can let you know what is safe and what is not. After finding out which exercises your elderly loved one can do, share that information with your loved one’s senior care providers. That way, when they are providing companion care at home for your elderly loved one, they can also incorporate exercises into your loved one’s schedule.

Better Sleep Schedule

One of the reasons why many people with Alzheimer’s disease wander is because they aren’t getting enough sleep. When someone with this disease gets tired, but they can’t sleep, they may get confused or irritable. When these things happen, they are much more likely to wander. If you can’t figure out a way to help your elderly loved one get on a better sleep schedule, talk to their doctor or the home care providers that are with them the most. They might have good ideas on how to alter your loved one’s schedule, activity level, eating habits, or other aspects of their life that are affecting their sleep.

Conclusion

These are some of the ways that you can prevent someone with Alzheimer’s disease from having the urge to wander. Now that you have these tips, be sure you implement them as soon as possible. Don’t forget that you can always get companion care at home services for your elderly loved one. The elderly care providers can be around to help implement these tips, as well.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in Brookfield, CT, please contact the caring staff at Elderly Caregivers, LLC  today. (203) 628-7438

Sources
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/wandering-and-alzheimers-disease

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Bernadette Applegreen

Owner at Elderly Caregivers, LLC.

Bernadette Applegreen, began her career in South Africa where she trained in nursing and began caring for the elderly right out of high school. When she came to United States in 1988, she was recertified as a licensed practical nurse and continued her work. Her 34 years of experience includes work in nursing homes, hospitals and patient’s private homes. Bernadette’s dedication and deep concern for her patients led to the creation of Elderly Caregivers. She saw how important it was for the aging population to live in their own homes for as long as possible. They functioned better, were happier and more assured in a familiar environment. In addition, Bernadette saw that home care could be less expensive than the nursing home option. Elderly Caregivers has been taking care of Seniors with an array of different diagnoses and needs. They are treated as individuals and are provided an individual care plan. It is encouraged that clients and family members participate in the process.

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