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What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in Orlando, Florida 

When a family member is diagnosed with a life altering disease such as Alzheimer’s, you may not know what comes next or where to turn, especially if you are serving as a caregiver. One way to support your loved one and yourself currently is to educate yourself as much as possible about the disease. Your loved one may be having a hard time accepting this diagnosis. Your loved one’s anger about their recent diagnosis is understandable. Hearing such a diagnosis can be very overwhelming and make a person feel vulnerable and insecure of what the future holds. Continue to offer your loved one support and recognize that their responses are valid despite them being challenging to experience. Think about things that could potentially soothe them during difficult times, such as reassurances, soft music, or involvement in activities that may bring them joy. 

If your loved one is a social person, help them remain engaged with family and friends; social interaction is beneficial to improving mood and may help them feel more involved or connected. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t mean that they can’t have fun doing things they enjoy. 

There are many people and resources that may be helpful to you at this time. They include family and friends, support groups, in-home nursing care, day centers, health care providers, and residential facilities. Consider creating a support team to help your family. Become an advocate for your loved one’s health care. Support groups are also helpful for individuals that have recently been diagnosed as well as family members. It helps to be able to relate to someone who understands exactly what is happening. A support group will also allow your loved one to be able to vent their feelings and release their frustration in an empathetic setting. 

Being a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. It is important to connect yourself with support and to offer your love one support. Understand that \their behavior is caused by the impact of the disease. 

If you have more questions regarding a Elder Law & Guardianship matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. You may also visit my website at: https//: www.AnnMarieGildenLaw.com

This article is for informational purposes only; and it does not form an attorney client privilege.