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It is true that you step in to right place for getting Alzheimer's care from our trained professional team. Our medication and other daily treatments are managed to each individual senior from trained nurses to positively providing the appropriate care for all patients.

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Have you made the decision to entrust a facility to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? 

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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s involves three levels of care. There are early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. 

When choosing a facility, it is important to enlist one that specializes in Alzheimer’s care.

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The knowledge, experience and technology that these facilities contain will ensure the ease of transition through all stages of Alzheimer’s care.

The early stages of Alzheimer’s are often not detected by people close to the loved one.

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There are very subtle changes to their ability to think and learn new activities. 

They may also experience difficulty remembering names, places and people. It is important to develop a daily routine for loved ones. 

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At this point in the loved one's stage of Alzheimer’s care, it is important that they have a companion that will be emotionally supportive.

The mid stages of Alzheimer’s are easier to detect.

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The loved one may display difficulty in expressing thought and keeping up with normal conversations. 

In some cases, the loved one will resort to speaking in their native language. 

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Performing routine tasks may become a challenge for the loved one. 

They may express frustration and anger. It is common for loved ones to refuse regular personal care such as bathing.

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At this stage, the previous companion role evolves into more of a caregiver, as the loved one will need assistance with daily activities and personal care.

The late stages of Alzheimer’s require full­time care by a caregiver who is understanding and experienced.

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The loved one has difficulty eating and swallowing. They are very vulnerable to infection and pneumonia. 

Often times, the ability to communicate is extremely impaired but they may still be able to say some words and phrases.

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When choosing a care facility it is important to take the stages of Alzheimer’s into consideration. 

The choice to place a loved one in the care of facility should be an informed decision. 

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A local Alzheimer’s  facility that specializes in Alzheimer’s care will ensure comfort and an ease of transition for both the loved one and family.

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