Providing Specialized Care for Patients Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union Counties in New Jersey.

“Where’s Dad?” Panic sets in when you realize your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease has wandered off alone. Dealing with a loved one with this dreaded disease can be very challenging at times, if not downright terrifying.

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that approximately 5.3 million Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. With so many Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, it is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 500,000 people each year. However, many of these patients are not diagnosed until the symptoms of the disease have already become apparent.

Memory lapses may sometime signal Alzheimer’s disease. When memory slips get more intense, it could indicate Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association compares Alzheimer’s and normal aging. For example, an Alzheimer’s patient loses track of the date and time of year as opposed to forgetting the day and remembering it later. Someone with Alzheimer’s cannot handle monthly bills while a normal senior might miss a monthly payment. Fortunately, scientists keep fine tuning their understanding of normal memory loss and the alarm bells regarding which type of dementia may be present.

Here is a quick guide to the 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s:

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services We Provide Include:

As soon as you notice cognitive problems in your loved one, it’s important to consult a doctor and a geriatrician would be a good choice. Conducting a thorough health evaluation—including review of medical history, prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems and general health—is necessary to getting to the root of the problem.

The earlier the diagnosis, the better. This will enable the senior to take advantage of all current and cutting edge treatments available. There are many therapies that can be implemented early on, some even non-pharmacologic, to try to slow the progress of the condition. Early diagnosis affords family members plenty of time for planning and ensuring a safe living arrangement is set in place. This stressful process can be greatly eased by consulting with organizations and professionals who work with the elderly and their diseases on a regular basis.

The best way to find out if any of these signs and symptoms is indicative of Alzheimer’s disease is to get a complete medical evaluation. An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can put a lot of stress on a family. While at first it may seem manageable, unsafe situations can arise, such as the loved one getting lost and not being able to recall where he lives or what his name is, or leaving the fire on the stove lit for hours after forgetting they were simply boiling an egg. These events are alarming for family members who feel helpless in the face of this disease. The decreased function in addition to the changed behavior of the Alzheimer’s patient is a huge adjustment that must be addressed.

Anticipating and planning for the eventual outcome of the disease is not easy, but David York Home Healthcare Agency can help. At David York Agency, we understand the fears and challenges that Alzheimer’s disease can bring, not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone in their life. We hope to provide families with the support and care they need during this particularly difficult time.

Caring For a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia

More and more Alzheimer’s patients are opting to live their lives in the comfortable surroundings of their home especially since the elderly are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing relief involved with Alzheimer’s care. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to treat the specific symptoms of Alzheimer’s and improve the quality of the remaining years of life.

When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

In-Home Assistance for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients Throughout Northern New Jersey

When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.