Respite Care: The Day You Have to Talk about Alzheimer’s to a Parent or Loved One

Vancouver Respite Care  |  September 28, 2018

What Every Family Needs to Know About In-Home and Respite Care Services from Comfort Keepers® Vancouver

Respite Care | Talking about Alzheimer’s to a parent or loved one is a dreaded conversation. It can feel like an overwhelming challenge and if your loved adult is currently suffering from impaired judgment and memory loss, you might not even expect to have a rational conversation. Good to know you can still find loving ways to approach the conversation.

Get a Confirmed Medical Diagnosis Then Inquire About Respite Care

Get a confirmed medical diagnosis before having the conversation because numerous medical issues can closely mimic early Alzheimer’s. Once the adult is willing to go to a doctor, make an appointment part of a bigger day that includes enjoyable activities. This makes the day more positive for both of you.

Talk With Your Senior About Respite Care

Once your suspicions of Alzheimer’s Disease is confirmed by a doctor, communicate openly with your loved one. It may go more easily than you would think if he or she has already been considering that something was wrong. Consistently repeat to the loved one how much you care for them. Families who compassionately and openly discuss the diagnosis fare better emotionally. Ease the fears of your parent or loved one that you will not abandon them.

Respite Care Does Not Mean That You Are Abandoning Your Senior Loved One

• Depending on the patient’s state of mind, being involved with financial, medical, legal, long-term care, and end-of-life decisions may still be possible.
• Your older adult might completely deny or reject the diagnosis, and it’s possible the diagnosis won’t be comprehended.
• Don’t hesitate to obtain assistance from family or friends, and maybe a social worker or clergy member who is experienced with Alzheimer’s.
• Continually keep open conversations during the progression of the disease.
• Listen as your parent or loved one tries to articulate emotions, such as anger, frustration, and sadness.
• Always be on the lookout for symptoms of clinical depression so you can get the right professional help.

Once your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you don’t have to take on the load of caring for them alone. Comfort Keepers provides industry-leading Alzheimer’s care for those living with this disease. 

Comfort Keepers® is the Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC

Comfort Keepers® is the preferred choice for many families when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care, End of Life Care, Respite Care, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Comfort Keepers®’s trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

Comfort Keepers® Brings You The Best Home Care Assistance Right Where You Live.

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide home care throughout Vancouver that keeps seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond please call (604) 689-8609. 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers® offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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