With the increasing number of senior citizens, there is a growing need for in home dementia care. Though the safest and most comfortable environment for an elderly person with dementia might be a nursing facility, families may not always be able to provide this care due to financial, physical, or emotional constraints.
Fortunately, in-home dementia care can offer support to those who wish to keep their loved one at home. Caregivers must ensure that all necessary safety measures are taken to protect the elderly individual. These include installing adequate locks and alarms on doors, providing hands-on assistance with tasks such as bathing or using the toilet, and monitoring medication schedules closely.
Although providing dementia care at home can bring its own challenges, with careful planning and dedication it can ultimately be a safer and more comfortable situation than expected.
