Elderly Care for Today's Seniors

Elderly care is becoming more and more of a need in this fast paced world. As adults become busier each year with work, children, and activities, the need for someone outside the family to provide elderly care for aging family members and friends is growing. If you are in this situation, you can take comfort in the many agencies that offer elderly home care or elderly companion care.

Elderly care allows the aging adult to continue to live in the comforts of their own home while receiving assistance from a qualified care giver. Many older people are still capable of living in their own home, but may require non-medical assistance for every day chores and errands. That’s where an elderly care service can really help. Hiring an agency to handle the elderly care eliminates the stress and worry family members experience over the care of their elderly loved ones. Seniors are also comforted and feel at ease knowing that a caring, experienced caregiver will be there to assist any time, day or night. Most importantly, the caregivers adapt to their client’s routine.

Studies have shown that seniors thrive more when living in their own home than in a nursing home. Help your elder relative maintain their independence by looking for an elderly care agency that fits their needs.

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Supporting those who help others is very important to Visiting Angels, and we applaud the mission of Aging Solutions.  Here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, let us demonstrate that Visiting Angels is "America's Choice in Home Care!"  If you would like to set up a free no-obligation assessment for your loved one, or just want to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Angels, give us a call at 813-909-2550, or, 727-841-8440.  If you prefer, we can be contacted by email at wecare@visitingangelstampabay.

Warning Signs of Dementia

The onset of the psychiatric and cognitive symptoms of dementia can vary depending on what is causing it, and the location and number of damaged brain cells. Some types of dementia progress slowly, while others cause a sudden onset of symptoms; warning signs will be observed. In elderly care, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it can also be caused by a blockage of blood supply to the brain, sustained use of alcohol, head trauma, as well as some other causes.

Dementia refers to a group of symptoms caused by the damage or death of the brain’s nerve cells. Warning signs can include when an individual has trouble with new memories, relies on memory helpers, has trouble finding words, and/or struggles with completing familiar actions. There can be confusion about time, place, or people, and the misplacement of familiar objects. Depression, irritability, and even personality changes can be seen in a person with the onset of dementia. The loss of interest in important responsibilities may be a warning sign, as well as bad decision making. Other psychiatric symptoms which are warning signs are seeing or hearing things, or expressing false beliefs. An individual is likely to need elder care services if they are exhibiting these warning signs in order for them to be safe.

Warning signs and symptoms should be observed closely in order to communicate well with physicians for proper diagnosis and treatment. A patient should be seen by a doctor who is an expert in dementia, and should have complete medical tests as well as neuropsychological tests.

Visitingangels.com provides non-medical elder care home services, and their staff is trained and qualified to care for individuals with dementia. This allows for the individual to remain in the familiar surroundings of their homes, while providing respite care fortheir families.

Contact Us!

Supporting those who help others is very important to Visiting Angels, and we applaud the mission of Aging Solutions.  Here in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, let us demonstrate that Visiting Angels is "America's Choice in Home Care!"  If you would like to set up a free no-obligation assessment for your loved one, or just want to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Angels, give us a call at 813-909-2550, or, 727-841-8440.  If you prefer, we can be contacted by email at wecare@visitingangelstampabay.com