{"id":277,"date":"2021-07-01T10:57:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T10:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/?page_id=277"},"modified":"2023-05-17T12:48:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T17:48:45","slug":"alzheimers-in-home-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/services\/alzheimers-in-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer&#8217;s In-Home Care | #1 Best Choice For Families In Fort Myers &#038; Cape Coral"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"277\" class=\"elementor elementor-277\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2878ab5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2878ab5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d55844b\" data-id=\"d55844b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16951b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16951b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3034\" alt=\"alzheimer&#039;s in home care - in home memory care\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-Dementia-Care.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e827318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e827318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alzheimer's In-Home Care | In-Home Memory Care | Fort Myers & Cape Coral<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c61ce60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c61ce60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Abby Services can help seniors manage Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care and in-home memory care throughout Fort Myers and Cape Coral by referring trained in-home caregivers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3d488 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f3d488\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can Abby Services help with Alzheimer's in-home care?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32981f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32981f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Managing a loved one&#8217;s memory care at home can be a daunting task. Many spouses and loved ones attempt to provide in-home Alzheimer&#8217;s care themselves for as long as they possibly can.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, Alzheimer&#8217;s is a progressive disease that continually gets worse. Eventually, even the most devoted family caregivers run the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/caregiver-burnout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caregiver burnout.<\/a> As a loved one&#8217;s needs (and supervision requirements) increase, caregivers realize they need additional help, to manage their loved one&#8217;s Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care.<\/p><p>Due to the nature of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, patients require constant care and attention, to ensure they are safe. This becomes challenging to manage when families must find the support of not just one in-home caregiver but multiple caregivers.<\/p><p>Families can easily become overwhelmed when attempting to manage multiple caregivers in an attempt to ensure the needs of their memory-impaired loved ones are met.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-920deec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"920deec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 helpful tips for Alzheimer's caregivers.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b3e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"55b3e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/qQFk09BT6OI&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c10d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58c10d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finding the right caregiver can be hard.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8407b70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8407b70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is hard to find professional caregivers with the skills and patience to assist a memory-impaired individual with Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care. That&#8217;s why it is important to work with Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home memory care professionals, who are familiar with the needs of families of dementia patients.<\/p><p>Abby Services has access to a large pool of qualified, trained, professional Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care providers and the resources to help you direct their care.\u00a0<\/p><p>The following helpful link is a resource to help guide families to find the right caregiver for their elderly parent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553418f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"553418f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Finding-The-Right-Caregiver-1.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Finding the right caregiver<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a43ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40a43ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For many, In-home memory care cost is a concern.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c660e82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c660e82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you need Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care, the cost can quickly become a concern. This is due to the nature of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. There may be long periods of time a patient may not require direct support, however, it only takes a moment for a client to wander unattended.\u00a0<\/p><p>While Abby Services has some of our area&#8217;s most cost-efficient caregivers in-home memory care costs can add up, especially when considering 12 and 24-hour periods that require a caregiver&#8217;s monitoring attention, expertise, and support. The following are the most common ways families pay for Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f1704 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"67f1704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dollar-sign\" viewBox=\"0 0 288 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Private Pay<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ba820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ba820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Private pay is the most common way families pay for in-home memory care. This basically means that clients and their families pay out of pocket for in-home care.<ul><li>Abby Services works with families to consider options beyond paying for a private in-home Alzheimers caregiver.<ul><li>This is accomplished by providing flexible options that allow a family to request when they truly require a caregiver. This can supplement Alzheimer&#8217;s care provided by friends and family.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07d95c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"b07d95c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/services\/long-term-care-insurance\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-list-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 32H48C21.49 32 0 53.49 0 80v352c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h416c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V80c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zm-6 400H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V86a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h404a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v340a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm-42-92v24c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12H204c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h200c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm0-96v24c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12H204c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h200c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm0-96v24c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12H204c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h200c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm-252 12c0 19.882-16.118 36-36 36s-36-16.118-36-36 16.118-36 36-36 36 16.118 36 36zm0 96c0 19.882-16.118 36-36 36s-36-16.118-36-36 16.118-36 36-36 36 16.118 36 36zm0 96c0 19.882-16.118 36-36 36s-36-16.118-36-36 16.118-36 36-36 36 16.118 36 36z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Long-Term Care Insurance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78776fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78776fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Long-term care insurance is another common way clients pay for in-home memory care. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) can cover all of the cost of Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care or it can be used to help offset the cost of care.<ul><li>LTCI&#8217;s can be confusing and challenging to navigate. When tasked with managing dementia care the time and energy involved in managing an insurance claim can be overwhelming. Abby Services can help make sense of confusing policies and be sure clients receive all of the benefits they are entitled to.<\/li><li>Abby Services can help you understand what your LTCI policy covers, and how much it covers, and can help you manage all documentation needed to access and get paid by your policy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5dd5b4 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"f5dd5b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hopehospice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-hospital-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M544 96H416V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v368c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h544c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V128c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zM160 436c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40zm0-128c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40zm160 128c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40zm0-128c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40zm16-170c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6h-26v26c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6h-20c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-26h-26c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h26V86c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h20c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v26h26c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20zm144 298c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40zm0-128c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hospice Care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b939f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b939f7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Hospice is a common, and often an unrecognized way to pay for in-home Alzheimer&#8217;s care. Yes, hospice is considered end-of-life care. For that reason, a client will need to meet specific parameters. Should your memory-impaired loved one meet these requirements hospice can be a valuable resource.<ul><li>\u00a0Although not in our area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadshospice.com\/hospice-care\/hospice-eligibility-criteria\/dementia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crossroads Hospice has an excellent breakdown of Hospice criteria for dementia patients.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0adf00b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0adf00b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is best suited to manage a private in-home caregiver? YOU!<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ea483 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ea483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes! You can independently manage your Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care, but don&#8217;t try to do it alone. Our nurse, <a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/abby-services-team\/\">Scott Strachan<\/a> has the experience and training to help families develop a personalized care plan that addresses the unique needs of a memory-impaired patient. With our support and input, families can develop a care plan that delivers stability, support, and quality of life.<\/p><p>Developing a <a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Client-Directed-Care-Plan.pdf\">client-directed care plan<\/a> with clear expectations and guidelines allows your in-home care provider to receive direction from the individual who knows the patient best, <strong>you<\/strong>.<\/p><p>By developing a personalized list of patient and family expectations, direction, and information, we can help to ensure the in-home caregiver you work with has the tools necessary to be sure your loved one receives the best memory care in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Southwest Florida.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae7f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ae7f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Alzheimer's in-home care providers we refer are truly what makes all the difference.\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f669928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f669928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When combined with your guidance, Abby Services&#8217; expertise, and the specialized Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia training your caregiver has received, your caregiver can monitor, assess, and address your loved one&#8217;s needs on a personal basis.<\/p><p>This is accomplished by developing and adopting a flexible daily routine to support your loved ones in their home. By following this process we help families find in-home caregivers who provide the best memory care in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Southwest Florida.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96b12ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96b12ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flexibility is especially important with constantly changing needs.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0bdbd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0bdbd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Patient and family needs may change frequently when receiving in-home care. We help families and their loved ones remain in control by allowing them to choose how, when, and where they would like their Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home caregiver.<\/p><p>This is an important tool to help manage Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home memory care costs. By utilizing a personalized, flexible, and tailored approach, we can help families as their needs change. This flexible approach helps to ensure their loved one can remain in-home, and age in place, for as long as they choose.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d2644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86d2644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Local memory care support and knowledge.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2969c10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2969c10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Abby Services has been helping the residents of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and all of Lee County find the best Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care by referring amazing givers throughout Southwest Florida. Our experience in this area goes back to 1997 when we first started and continues to this day. We work together with our area&#8217;s leading Alzheimers in-home care experts to be sure you get the help you need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84e4963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84e4963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia are often confused and used interchangeably. However, it is important to recognize their differences.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1a0d90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1a0d90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dementia<\/a> is a general term for loss of memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that are severe enough to interfere with daily life including problems with language, behavior, memory, and emotions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">There<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">are<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">diseases and conditions<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">other<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">than<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">which can cause dementia such as Parkinson&#8217;s disease, traumatic brain injuries, and infections. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, <\/span><span class=\"s26\">they<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">are<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">diagnosed<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">based on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s26\">a<\/span>\u00a0set of\u00a0<span class=\"s26\">symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s26\">Some<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">forms<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">of<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">dementia<\/span>\u00a0are temporary\u00a0<span class=\"s26\">or<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">reversible.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"section\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>Caring for an individual who has dementia can have many challenges. We have included a great tool for those caring for a patient with dementia below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s26\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">disease<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">is<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">one specific<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">form<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">of<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">dementia<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">that<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"s26\">affects<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">parts<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">of<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">the<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">brain<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">that control thought, memory, and language. Symptoms of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease include<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">impaired<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">thought,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s26\">speech,<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">and<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">confusion.<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">is<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">not<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">reversible<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">or<\/span> <span class=\"s26\">curable however in some instances dementia could be. Although both may require Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6918475 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6918475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dementia-Care.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here for a tool to help those caring for a dementia patient.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea39f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dea39f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alzheimer's in-home care and dementia support in your home.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039b7fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039b7fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\">Online resources are a key component of in-home support available to help families manage memory impairment. National options include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alzheimers Association<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alzfdn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The American Alzheimer&#8217;s Foundation<\/a>, but neither of those focuses on memory care in Fort Myers and Cape Coral the way <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/dubincenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dubin Center<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\"> does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;\">The staff and volunteers at The Dubin Center combine local expertise with resource referrals, education, and support groups. This provides a unique opportunity to directly assist and support our local residents and their families in managing memory impairment. They can provide invaluable support and direction for families managing Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0Do you want to speak with one of our experts? Just call 239-590-0861.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f10fc54 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f10fc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alzheimers-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here for a helpful Alzheimer's Awareness Tool<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s In-Home Care | In-Home Memory Care | Fort Myers &amp; Cape Coral Abby Services can help seniors manage Alzheimer&#8217;s in-home care and in-home memory care throughout Fort Myers and Cape Coral by referring trained in-home caregivers. 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