Alzheimer’s: Jane Talked About Home Care Before Receiving a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, and It Turned Out to Be a Crucial Conversation
Alzheimer’s: When Jane was 72, she sat down with her two adult children and husband to talk about the future.
She was in relatively good health, but she was having difficulty with her mental function. She kept most of this to herself at the time, not sure what to think about it. Her grandmother had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s many years ago, and it was always in the back of her mind.
Home Care in Philadelphia PA: Alzheimer’s
What she talked about the most was home care.
Her children and husband were a little confused about why she was discussing something she didn’t need. Yet, as she explained to them, she wanted to be certain they knew what she wanted in the future if the time arose for these types of services.
It was a vital conversation.
Not that Jane wouldn’t have been able to talk about it after her diagnosis, but it was done originally in a calm, rational manner. This allowed her family to realize her goals were truly rational and well thought out.
She wanted to rely on home care as long as possible. Yet, she also understood that as the disease progressed, things were going to become much more complicated. She understood that her memory loss would become much more significant and the physical challenges were going to be overwhelming at times, even for her adult children who live close enough to help her, even daily.
She wanted to age in place, even with Alzheimer’s, and home care was a solution. Because Jane sat down and talked to her family early on, everyone knew precisely what her wishes were for the future.
Once she was diagnosed, she had another conversation with them.
She reiterated her desire to remain home, so long as it was possible. She knew for a number of years, so long as things progressed as they were expected to, that would mean at least a few years with only minimal support.
Jane also wanted her family, including her husband, to acknowledge that if things became too difficult, even with home care support on hand, that she was okay with other options, but only if you reach that point when there was nothing else they could do for her.
Alzheimer’s: With home care, it is possible for somebody with Alzheimer’s to remain home.
Experienced, qualified home care aides can assist people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia throughout the entire progression of the disease. It’s not going to be easy, but it is possible.
As the symptoms for Jane would increase and become more difficult to handle, home care would be necessary more frequently. At first, they planned for just a few days a week, a couple of hours at a time so Jane could get used to the caregiver who would be with her for the future.
Then, as needs arose, or increased, she would depend on care more frequently. They understood it could reach a point when she needed around-the-clock, live-in care, which she was fine with, as long as her family was, and they were.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care in Philadelphia, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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