Assisted Living in Hill Country Village, TX – While There’s No Cure for Alzheimer’s, Memory Care can Offset the Early Symptoms

A story about Jacob, a senior who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

When Jacob was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he didn’t know what to expect. He had his preconceived notions about the disease, but never imagined that he would be diagnosed with it. His family also worried about his long-term care. His eldest daughter had mentioned memory care assisted living as an option, but he didn’t want to consider moving into a facility, at least not until it is absolutely necessary.

His eldest daughter had some experience working with Alzheimer’s patients and sat down to talk to him about assisted living and, more importantly, memory care. She explained to him that the more he focused on activities that would require him to think, concentrate, and push his mind, the more positive it was going to be for him in the long run.

Living alone, she was concerned that he wasn’t going to be getting the mental stimulation that would be beneficial for him. She explained that even though there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things that can be done to help delay the onset of the worst aspects of its symptoms. Memory loss is one of the most commonly associated symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Anger, aggression, and anxiety are also associated with the disease, but are not the direct result of the disease itself but rather the confusion that is associated with memory loss.

She explained to her father that living in an assisted living facility that focused on memory care and had experience working with Alzheimer’s patients would be beneficial for a number of reasons. First and foremost, they would have staff who are experienced in helping Alzheimer’s patients through all stages of the disease. Money wasn’t an issue for Jacob, and he certainly wanted what was best for him. The last thing he wanted was to be a burden on his family.

At first, though, he dismissed the notion of moving into a memory care assisted living facility until he began to notice the signs and symptoms of this disease more prevalent in his life. He finally decided to look into memory care assisted living, with the assistance of his daughter. They ended up choosing a facility that was not too far away from his current home so he would be able to visit with friends and other family members as though he hadn’t gone anywhere.

Within the first couple of months, he noticed the difference in his life and felt much more comfortable where he was. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, and understanding the signs and symptoms of the disease is one thing, but also knowing the importance of quality care from the earliest stages of the disease is also essential. Memory care assisted living is a great option for somebody who has recently been diagnosed.

For more information about Pipestone Place Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX or to take a tour, call today (210) 718-0211.

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