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7 Questions to Answer with Elderly Parents

March 27, 2013 By Your Next Move NC

Your Next Move NCWe all want to do the best and right thing for our Mom or Dad if they are showing signs of Alzheimer’s or Dementia. And if you’re working full-time, caring for your parent in your home during the day is virtually impossible.

Seven questions that give you direction with your parents and elderly family:

  1. Are they having hallucinations, paranoia and delusions?
  2. Are they reacting to small matters in inappropriate ways and having frequent emotional outbursts?
  3. Do they experience altered vision perception?
  4. Do they need assistance with all ADL (activities of daily living), which includes bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and eating?
  5. Are they losing the ability to communicate?
  6. Have they lost any gross motor skills?
  7. Do they have difficulty swallowing?

smiling-womanAnswering these tough questions will help you search and find the right long-term care facility. We at Your Next Move can help you find that facility that cares specifically to patients with signs of Alzheimer’s.

What to look for in an Alzheimer’s facility:

  • Physical space: The facility should be big enough so your family member can move about, but it should also be safe. The ideal facility should have a circular design with an inner courtyard and greenery, and it should not have locked doors, dead ends or an array of intersecting corridors.
  • Consider resident population: Does this facility have a separate unit for Alzheimer’s patients or does it only admit these type of patients? The better choice for your loved ones may be the care that focuses with this affliction only because the staff should be well-trained for nighttime wandering and there will likely be quality onsite support groups and continuing education.
  • Quality of the staff: It is best to arrange a visit at varied times of the day and at night to observe how the staff interacts with the residents. Be sure to visit during meal times and see if the residents are happy and if the staff helps residents in the dining room. Are they respectful with the residents or do they treat them like children? Are they warm and friendly, always trying to accommodate, or are they less gentle in their approach?   Also, assess how the staff reacts with an unruly patient.

At Your Next Move we are the experts for compassionate and sound guidance when you are planning for your elderly parents’ outside care. Doing your homework with us by your side will make the transition smooth and uneventful. Remember, we will help you every step of the way.

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4 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

January 3, 2013 By Your Next Move NC

old couple ambroYou visited your parents over the Christmas Season and your Dad’s behavior has been troubling you ever since. How do you know for sure if your elderly parent may have Alzheimer’s?

Over 5.3 million people in the U.S. suffer from Alzheimer’s and it affects the lives of another 10.9 million people who are unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers. Since Americans are living longer, this debilitating disease is also the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S.

Here are some signs to be aware of when you visit elderly family:

  • Confusion with time or place: People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.
  • Memory changes that disrupt daily life: One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is forgetting recently learned information. Victims may forget important dates or events, ask for the same information over and over again, and rely on memory aids, note pads, or family members for things they used to handle on their own with little effort.
  • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps:  A person with Alzheimer’s Disease may place things in unusual places and lose familiar things. Sometimes, they may even accuse their spouse and other loved ones of stealing or hiding items.
  • New problems with words in speaking or writing:  People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or contributing within a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a sentence and have no idea of how to continue or they may repeat themselves time and again. They may struggle with word usage; they might even have issues calling things by the correct name.

Sadly, even in 2013, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But there are treatments for symptoms, combined with the right services and support that can make life better for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Here at Your Next Move, we will assist you and find the best assisted living facility in the Triangle or within North Carolina for your family member with Alzheimer’s.

For more information on the warning signs to look for and other valuable information, visit the official Alzheimer’s Association website: http://www.alz.org/index.asp.

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Care, Advice, and Support Options for Aging Family

November 20, 2012 By Your Next Move NC

You are home for Thanksgiving. And it is great being around family. But you notice that your parents are even more challenged than in past years. The moment might finally be here: your loved one’s issues might be Alzheimer’s or Dementia and they could need specialized care. Don’t wait to find advice and support as you consider this type of decision. It can take a little time to understand that change has come. It is time to explore all of your care options. Your Next Move here in the Triangle NC can help you with all aspects of this new chapter in care for your aging family. Here is some critical information you will find important:

The signs of a good Alzheimer’s care facility:

  • Flexible staff that can deal with challenging situations and behaviors
  • A structured daily routine that takes measures against the residents wandering
  • Your loved one’s individual needs are valued
  • Comfortable, familiar, and safe surroundings
  • A compassionate staff
  • Activities that help an Alzheimer’s patient succeed at familiar tasks such as clipping coupons or making lemonade
  • Outdoor activities, such as raking leaves or watering plants

Three types of Alzheimer’s care facilities:

In the U.S. over 5.3 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s while affecting the lives of another 10.9 million caregivers. Consequently, there are many facilities geared towards the care of Alzheimer’s patients.

  • Assisted living: Also called board and care, adult living or supported care, these facilities bridge the gap between living independently and living in a nursing home.
  • Nursing homes: Also called skilled nursing facilities or long-term care facilities, nursing homes provide long-term care to individuals who require ongoing nursing care and supervision.
  • Alzheimer’s special care units (also called memoir units): These are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other aspects of Dementia.

It is never easy to hand over the care of a loved one to someone else, but we are a company dedicated to assisting with senior transition. Hopefully the above information we have presented will make you feel more comfortable with the important consideration of assistance and process; we want you to make informed decisions.

Contact us today to help you with Your Next Move. 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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