It’s always tough to know whether your senior parent who has dementia would be better off staying at home or with more supportive medical care. But many seniors who have dementia find it most comforting to be in the home that is familiar to them. If your senior parent is currently living in the family home where you grew up, chances are that most of their memories are related to that home and the family memories they made there.
With 24-hour home care, a senior with dementia can stay in the home they feel comfortable in, even as their dementia progresses. 24-hour care means that your senior parent will never be alone, so they will be safe and you will have the peace of mind of knowing that they are being cared for around the clock. Aging in place gives seniors with dementia things like:
Familiar Surroundings
As your senior loved one’s dementia progresses their muscle memory of the familiar surroundings in the house can help them get around the house more easily. With 24-hour home care there will always be someone there to help them navigate the house if necessary but many seniors with dementia who live in their family home are able to get around the house quite easily because they have lived in that house for so many years that the paths around the house are ingrained in them.
Family Photos And Items
Having familiar items like family heirloom furniture, the same art that they have looked at every day for 20 years, and walls full of family photos can bring comfort to seniors with dementia. And before their dementia becomes very advanced those familiar photos and items passed down from other generations can evoke lots of happy memories. You might want to record your senior parent telling you the stories of various photos or telling the story of how they got a particular item so that you will have that for the future.
Proximity To Loved Ones
Being able to stay in the family home as they age doesn’t just mean that seniors with dementia will have familiar surroundings. It also means that they will be in a central location where they can get visits from family and friends. Neighbors, nearby family members, and friends will be able to come visit anytime and spend time with your senior parent.
The Comfort Of Being In A Home
There’s just no substitute for the comforts of home. And for seniors with dementia having the comfort can make a huge difference in their quality of life. If you’re considering whether or not your senior parent with dementia can stay at home safely as they get older remember that 24-hour care is available and makes it possible to give your senior loved one the chance to stay in the home they love for a little longer. Comfort and security will make your senior loved one happy and safe in their home.
If you are considering 24-hour home care in Portage, MI, for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at Fresh Perspective Home Care at (269) 329-4717. We are here to help!
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