If yourself or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be worried about what the future is going to look like.
Having a tailored care plan in place can help you to manage your condition and put your mind at ease that you will be taken care of.
What are the symptoms?
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, it affects the brains functioning and is a progressive condition, the first symptoms are often memory loss issues.
Other symptoms which may develop include confusion and getting lost in familiar places. You may also experience difficulty making decisions.
Another common symptom is difficulty with speech and language.
As the condition progresses, you may also experience personality changes such as becoming aggressive. Other changes to personality and mood may be depression and anxiety or hallucinations.
How can you manage the condition?
If you have received a diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed, but having a tailored care plan can help you to manage your condition and monitor its progress.
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease so ensuring you have the right care in place is essential for taking care of yourself.
You may need help taking medication or getting ready for the day. With the right care plan in place, you can feel relaxed that you’ll have the support you need whenever you need it.
At Synergy Complex Care, we provide tailored care plans to help you or a loved one get the support you need.