The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
is devastating for everyone in the family and an uncomfortable, difficult topic
for people to talk about. In some cases,
even physicians do not discuss the disease with their patients, and sometimes a
person is unaware of the diagnosis. Others
may try to hide their memory problems, and as a result, end up with little time
to put their affairs in order and plan for the future.
However experts say it is important to
discuss the diagnosis and its ramifications with your family in order to make your
wishes known regarding your care. One of
the things you will want to do is to designate a family member to make
decisions on your behalf once you are unable to do so. With the help of your family, you will also need
to make financial decisions such as setting aside assets to pay for long-term
care in an assisted living community or for home care. Keep in mind that planning ahead also gives
your family peace of mind as they will know they are following your wishes.
Another one of the recommendations
from experts who work with Alzheimer’s patients is to have the person tell
their life story. This can be in a
journal form or recorded and provides a meaningful way for the family to bond
together. Furthermore, it helps to make
the person feel that they are a valued member of the family.
At MorningStar
at Arrowhead, our goal is to provide the best senior
living Peoria or Glendale has to offer, which includes compassionate and loving
memory care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related
diseases. We treat each of our special
residents with dignity and respect and find ways to connect with and nurture their
very essence. Our memory care is based
on our extensive knowledge and experience with dementia-related diseases and we
support residents from the early onset of the disease through the final stages. Please visit our
website for more information.
The
unique mission statement of MorningStar at Arrowhead, “to honor, to serve, to
invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. With a foundation
built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt
calling to serve, we create a true home for residents within
a beautiful setting. Please contact us to learn more about the finest
senior living Peoria/Glendale AZ offers.
Source:
health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2017-06-26/5-steps-to-ending-the-stigma-surrounding-dementia
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