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Finding
Practical Help
To
make caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease at home
easier, get help with some of the day-to-day activities
and tasks, such as personal care, cleaning, meals, household
chores and taking the person to appointments.
Start
by making a list of all the tasks that need to be done,
including personal care, shopping, yard work, transportation
and housework.
You
may be able to get help from family members, neighbours,
volunteers or agencies. Some help may be available through
the Home Care Program in your area at no or low cost.
Contact your local Alzheimer
Society for more information on services available
in your area.
Services
that can help include:
- Homecare
workers -- They provide personal care to individuals
at home, assisting with eating, dressing and bathing
as well as light household tasks.
- Housekeeping
services -- These usually include cleaning, shopping,
laundry and meal preparation.
- Skilled
nursing services -- Nursing services provide
trained professionals in the home.
- Meals
on Wheels -- These programs offer home-delivered
meals to help provide well-balanced lunches and dinners.
- Volunteer/friendly
visiting -- These provide a friendly visitor (paid
or volunteer) to spend time with the person doing an
activity such as walking.
- Day
programs/senior programs -- These provide social interactions
for the person as well as respite for the caregiver.
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