How does advance care planning help a patient with Alzheimer’s

What is Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning is creating a plan for the future by deciding on the health care and medical options that the patient will receive later in life if you become seriously ill or unable to move/talk/etc.

It gives them the opportunity to decide how they want to be treated and determine what they think is acceptable.

Advance Care Planning helps define the patient’s wishes and preferences. It will ensure their old days will be just the way they want it.

Who should be doing the Advance Care Planning?

Life is unpredictable, so practically every adult should think about how they want to be treated if something unexpected occurs. 

Advance care planning is especially important for people who are older, have numerous illnesses and/or chronic illnesses, as well as those who are approaching the last years of their life

Advance Care Planning for people with Alzheimer’s.

Caring for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia is not easy after the illness advances.

Due to Alzheimer’s progressive nature, it can quickly progress to a state where it is almost impossible to care for your loved one alone.

At that moment, it is wise to already have an Advance Care Plan.

Advance Care Planning for people with Alzheimer’s is beneficial because it allows the person to lucidly decide about his or her’s potential less lucid future.

According to recent data, Alzheimer’s and dementia are a growing public health issue. Alzheimer’s Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed concerning trends in the number of people suffering from dementia and healthcare associated with the condition.¹ 

Alzheimer’s is stated to be the most expensive disease in the U.S.

Act as early as you can

With Alzheimer’s, early intervention is important. It is recommended to start your Advance Care Plan the sooner you can after the diagnosis.

As above mentioned, Alzheimer’s can get worse quickly. The best thing to do is to decide on your later plans while the patient is still ludic and can express their wishes.

Alzheimer’s Care in Long Island, NY.

SenioCare Companions is here to help care about you or your loved ones. We provide hourly and in-home services to seniors from Manhattan to Montauk.

If you or your loved one suffer from a milder form of dementia, a non-medical companion can greatly improve their quality of life.

You can read more about our care for persons with dementia and Alzheimer.s in our article “Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care in Long Island, NY”.

SeniorCare Companions match your loved one with one or more caregivers who can assist them and enhance their everyday wellbeing. 

With our care, you can be carefree.

If you or your loved ones don’t plan on going to a nursing home, and you think that the best place to experience senior years is your home, in-home care is the best choice. 

Our non-medical companions will help you with housework and daily tasks. They will help you get dressed or get to places. The companion will not only assist you, but you will have a person to talk to, garden, walk, and more.