We’re not born prepared for everything that life throws our way. If a loved one receives an Alzheimers diagnosis, then we need to find all the education and Alzheimers support services we can to help our families through this difficult time. The Alzheimer Association’s online suite of services at Alz.org can help you find and plan for care, as well as find ways to cope with the disease.

The first type of support involves the Alzheimers patient who may suffer only mild symptoms. If you fear your loved one is feeling confused and lonely, then you may want to enlist “Companion Services,” which helps with supervision, recreation or visits. If your loved one is in a more progressive Alzheimers stage but refuses a home, then you can call on “Personal Care Services” to help with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.

If you can afford time to care for your loved one but cannot upkeep two homes, then a “Homemaker Service” will ensure a clean, fresh environment for Alzheimers patients. Some Medicaid programs offer a home caregiver program subsidized by the state. Additionally, community services available through the Department of Aging can offer senior center activities, transportation services, meals on wheels, legal assistance, home repair programs and counseling services.

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