5 Essential Steps

Nobody says it's easy. Still, it's something you can learn to do.

To help you be a good Alzheimer's caregiver, you can use these basic tips below:

1. Make sure you are taken care of too

Yes, your health and well-being are important too. So the first step is to make sure you are mentally healthy. Exercise and plenty of rest will help a lot.

Also, try contacting an Alzheimer's support group. You can find it anywhere in your neighborhood or even on the Internet. Join them, listen to other's experiences and share yours.

2. Learn to bathe your patient

Bathing is the hardest thing a caregiver has to do. The patient might be ashamed of it or dislike it. But, your help is essential.

So, to make the patient relax, prepare everything in advance. Make sure the bathing area is comfortable and the water is not too cold or too hot.

Take your time and don't do anything to make the bathing experience scary.

3. Pay attention to your patient's dental hygiene

Brushing teeth is a basic skill that many Alzheimer's patients forget. So it can be very difficult for them.

And asking for help can be very humiliating for someone fighting the disease with everything they have. All you can do is try to offer help by giving the patient simple instructions. Make sure they are simple enough to follow. It makes them feel like they still rule.

4. Advanced planning

Must do this before the patient becomes too confused and dementia sets in.

Planning includes medical treatment, support and care provision, wills and estate issues, living arrangements, and the possibility of tube feeding. This ensures that patient preferences can be monitored to the greatest extent possible.

5. Choosing a good device

There will come a time when, for many specific reasons, it will no longer be possible to care for the patient at home.

The most important thing to remember when looking for a care facility is that it is all about the person who has Alzheimer's. It's not about the family, it's about the best for the patient!

But, remember that no one is perfect. try to give your best. Your love for the patient will be of great help, as will your immense patience. do not give up. You can do it.