When it comes to ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into consideration when senior care is needed. It is not an easy disease to treat to begin with, but when the complications of senior care come into the mix, things get even more difficult. Having a trained professional (or even better, a team of professionals) is absolutely essential if your loved one is going to thrive as they age.
ALS is an acronym short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. This is a conglomeration of Greek words that means that muscles waste away because of a lack of nourishment, it happens across the body, and that it leads to a hardening (or scarring) in the region where it takes place. This becomes more and more widespread as the disease progresses over time.
There is no cure for ALS. Those that have it eventually pass away from it. The condition worsens and worsens until there is nothing that can be done to help the person. There are things that can be done to help improve the quality of life that the person that has been diagnosed with the disease, especially in the early stages. But there is no cure.
Finding a senior care service that understands the complications and nuances that come along with ALS is important, especially as the disease progresses. We all want the best for our loved ones, and we all want to be the ones to provide that level of help for the people that we care about. But that’s not always possible. As family members, we don’t always have the knowledge, skill, or ability to give our family the time and attention that they need or deserve.
Treating and caring for those with ALS is not easy because it requires attention on more than just one front. It requires medical care for sure, but also attention to physical needs, spiritual matters, day to day tasks, and more. This is true of many serious medical issues, but unfortunately, is often overlooked. Taking this into account early on can help those that you love get more joy and fulfillment out of their senior years.
In some respects, the pandemic has been good for families dealing with ALS. The sudden thrust into the mainstream for telemedicine has given us the gift of time. People that spend a lot of time visiting doctors, such as the elderly and those with serious medical conditions, can often use telehealth as an option to keep up with medical care. If you have this option, it might be something to keep in mind as an alternative to help you give a bit of your life back. The whole process can feel very overwhelming.
Having a team can help, and we would love to be a part of that team. Our trained professionals are here for you. Feel free to give us a call to ask any questions you might have, schedule a free consultation, or even to get started with the care process for yourself or a loved one.
You and your family deserve the safety and security that only a team of professionals can provide. We’re here for you any time.
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