What are the signs Home Care is required?
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We’d all love to live a long happy life without any changes to our health. Unfortunately, the likelihood is the majority of us will
experience ill health and require the help of a carer.
However, care isn’t just for those struggling with illness. You may need help with chores or be in need of a little bit of companionship. This can range from a trip to the shops to a quiet afternoon at home with a board game.
Signs Home Care Might Be Needed.
As we grow older, our bodies are unable to do the things it used to, even if our minds tell us it should. This can mean struggling to:
You may also need help:
If this is the case, it’s time to reach out for support from In Home Care.
How to Spot The Signs.
We take care of hundreds of elderly, sick and disabled people, but one of the most demanding jobs we do is caring for those who have dementia. It’s a disease that not only takes its toll on the sufferer but also on their families too.
So, if you’re concerned you, or a loved one is displaying early signs, we’ve compiled a list of symptoms to look out for.
Signs of dementia are:
Memory Loss
Everyone forgets where they put their keys now and then. However, decreased short-term memory is one of the first, and most common, early symptoms of dementia.
As the disease progresses, the symptoms become more frequent.
Changes in Behaviour
In some people, dementia shows itself in changed or inappropriate behaviour. This can range from trying to find their Mother or Father, attempting to remove their clothes in public or shouting at strangers.
Mood Swings
In the early stages of dementia, it’s common for people to suffer unusual or unexplained mood swings.
This includes bouts of:
which have no relation to any particular event.
Change in Sense of Humour
As strange as it may seem, studies suggest a shift in a person’s sense of humour can be the first sign of the onset of dementia.
For example:
A sudden change from slapstick to satirical and vice versa.
Communication
Dementia makes it difficult to maintain a train of thought. Sufferers may lose the thread of a conversation, struggle to complete sentences or be unable to follow simple directions.
Balance
The condition can affect a person’s balance, leading to more frequent falls.
This can worsen as the illness progresses.
Fatigue
One of the most distressing aspects of dementia for many people is losing interest in hobbies and activities they used to enjoy.
They may sit in one place, often in front of a television and it’s also common for sufferers to tire quickly and need more sleep than before.
So, if you or a loved one have spotted any of these signs, then it may be time to consider a carer, and with In Home Care by your side, you’ll be looked after from the comfort of your own home.
Note. Many of the above symptoms can be attributed to other conditions, so always visit a doctor first to confirm a diagnosis.
