Senior Care in Johns Creek GA

As a family caregiver, hearing that your aging parent might have dementia can be one of the most frightening and upsetting elements of your role. If you are dealing with this point in your care journey, however, it is vital that you also remember that this is happening directly to your parent and that they will be going through their own emotions and reactions as well. They might be facing emotional turmoil and fear that challenge their quality of life. Helping them to ease these concerns can protect your parent from emotional, cognitive, and even physical consequences.

Use these tips to help you ease your parent’s emotional concerns over a possible dementia diagnosis:

• Be as positive as possible. Your parent is going to use your reaction to determine how they should react to this situation. If you are visibly distressed and overwhelmed, they are likely to feel that way as well. Showing positivity will help to put your parent at ease and encourage them to look at this situation with optimism
• Acknowledge their emotions. Do not confuse being optimistic and positive with not acknowledging what is going on or ignoring the emotions that your aging parent is facing. Acknowledge what they are going through and that they are experiencing difficult emotions. This can help them to feel at ease expressing these emotions and working through them in a healthy and effective way
• Reassure them. The thought of having dementia can make your loved one feel as though they are alone and worry that they will not be able to move forward with a quality of life that they desire. They are likely thinking of all of the plans that they had that they will no longer be able to fulfill and what they might not experience. Reassure them that you are there for them and that you are going to give them the most attentive, dedicated care that you can to ensure that they are able to live the life that they want throughout their progression with the disease.

If your aging parent has recently been diagnosed with dementia, now is the ideal time for you to start senior care for them. The highly personalized services of a senior home care services provider ensure that your loved one is able to address their specific needs, challenges, limitations, and symptoms in the way that is right for them. This allows them to age in place comfortably, safely, and healthily, while also giving you confidence that they are in good hands even when you are not able to be with them. The care that a senior care provider offers to your parent goes beyond just the physical needs that will increase as dementia progresses. The support, companionship, and encouragement that they receive can also help to boost their mental and emotional health, support better cognitive and memory skill, and keep them active and engaged even as they deal with these new challenges in their life. This can help them to see that even as they are coping with dementia, they can continue to pursue the lifestyle that is meaningful to them.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in Johns Creek, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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