When someone has dementia, life gets a lot harder. That’s one of the hallmark traits of dementia; cognitive functioning begins to decline. Things that were once done without much thought or effort will eventually become impossible tasks.
Finances are one of the hardest parts of all of this. Financial health isn’t something that is easily seen on the outside. Someone can fail to pay their bills for months before it becomes obvious to the outside observer. Add to this the fact that someone with dementia can be at a higher risk of financial abuse or scams than others and you have a situation that can be detrimental to someone’s financial wellbeing.
Someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can often hide symptoms from others or even themselves. However, early detection can help improve the quality of life that they experience and save them from some of the pitfalls of financial missteps. An honest an open conversation with a loved one can be hard, but it can go a long way toward helping them.
Dementia is a neurological disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities, memory loss, and can include changes in behavior and thinking. It can impact daily functioning and independence, and can result in difficulties with communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Dementia is commonly caused by conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. It’s a complex condition that poses challenges for individuals and their entire family. As it progresses, it can require specialized care and support to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.
It’s never easy to have a loved one that is struggling with dementia. However, you and your family can get access to assistance if it is needed. A lot of times, families will find that they can manage an older loved one with dementia on their own when the illness is in the early stages. But as the disease progresses, these symptoms can get more and more difficult to manage alone.
Senior care can help–but care can be expensive. In fact, finances tend to be one of the biggest hindrances for those that are looking to help a loved one out with professional care. And while there are bills and regulations that have been passed to help with this, there’s still not a perfect solution out there.
The right solution for your family IS out there. We’d love to help you get connected. That’s precisely why we offer a free consultation service. We can help answer your questions about memory care, or anything else related to helping seniors thrive as they age. We can go over your family’s needs and help you to determine which services will best meet those needs.
You might find that Paradise In-Home Care is the right solution for you. We’d be honored to work with you! But if it’s not the right service, we get it. Everyone has different goals and needs when it comes to care. If we’re not the right choice, we’ll help you get steered in the right direction. Give us a call or send an email to get started.
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