Elderly Care in Braselton GA
Many of the behaviors associated with dementia can be disturbing for family caregivers and other family members, but they’re most often a cue to start looking for causes. If your loved one is overstimulated or is experiencing discomfort physically, you may be able to resolve the issue.
Displays of Anger or Aggression
Your elderly loved one may have been the most gentle of individuals until shortly after her dementia diagnosis. Dementia patients can suddenly become extremely angry and even display physical aggression. It’s important to remember that your loved one isn’t acting out in this manner deliberately. Changes in her brain are causing these reactions.
Pacing or Rocking
Pacing, rocking, or other repetitive behaviors are extremely common in people who have dementia. Sometimes these behaviors are a result of anxiety, but they can also be a result of a loved one who has too much energy and doesn’t know how to work it off any other way. Your loved one may also have other physical needs, such as hunger, thirst, or a trip to the bathroom, but is unable to communicate those needs.
Accusations and Hallucinations
Because dementia is a disease of the brain, the brain can tell your loved one some really interesting tales. Some of these hallucinations or delusions feel so real to your elderly loved one that you might find her making accusations against you or other family members. Always let your loved one’s doctor know about these types of issues so that he can attempt to find a solution.
Wandering
Very often loved ones who have dementia start to feel that they need to be somewhere else. This can lead to your loved one “escaping” her home and looking for a person or another location. Sometimes wandering can go hand in hand with hallucinations, so finding a solution for the hallucinations can occasionally help with wandering.
Sundowning
Sundowning is a phenomenon that occurs in the late afternoon, often when the sun is going down. It’s a period of time when your loved one’s normal behavior may become much worse, your loved one may be more likely to wander, and aggression can spike. Work with your loved one’s doctor to find solutions for severe issues related to sundowning.
If you’re not sure what type of behavior you’re seeing in your loved one, talk with her elderly care providers to help you sort them out.
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable elderly care in Braselton, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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