Alzheimer’s and dementia care: 6 options that’ll work for any family

 

Alzheimer’s and dementia care: 6 options that’ll work for any family

Experts agree that choosing the right Alzheimer’s or dementia care can be tricky for families, as it’s easy to get swayed by the cheerful décor of the building or promises made by a sales manager. But the less glamorous touches, such as the training level of the staff, the range of memory-enhancing activities and the ability to age in place as memory needs change, are far more important factors.

“Whichever care setting you choose, it needs to be gauged to the level of your loved one’s dementia,” explains Mary Mittelman, a doctor of public health and director of NYU Langone Health’s Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Family Support Program.

In the early and mid-level stages, it’s crucial to find a balance between how much the person with Alzheimer’s can still do independently and how much help they need to stay safe, says Mittelman, who adds that the longer they can participate in brain-stimulating activities, such as book groups and music classes, and the more daily-living chores they can still accomplish, such as cooking and taking walks, the better their quality of life will be.

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