Austin Elder Law Attorney – Austin Residential & Hospice Care For Your Loved One living in Austin, Texas  - Call Brian Willie at Willie Elder Law – (512) 478-0834, or email bwillie@WillieElderLaw.com.

It’s important that your loved one living in Austin receive one-on-one attention and proper, experienced care so they maintain a high quality of life.  Find out what kind of activities or special programs a facility offers for people with Alzheimer’s and speak with the family members of other patients in the residence to find out their opinions on the professional care. 

The move from their home to a residence or hospice in Austin can be incredibly hard on an individual with Alzheimer’s, so it’s important to make their new home as comfortable as possible.  Bring items from home to comfort your loved one and make their room more familiar.  Encourage family members to visit and try to set up a schedule so that your loved one gets at least one visitor a day.  Since it may be difficult to communicate, visit your loved one during mealtimes or plan an activity that you can do together.

Though you may not be able to care for your loved one 24-hours a day, it’s important to remember that, just because they are in a professional facility, they still need the love and attention of close friends and family.  Alzheimer’s patients in Austin often have a fear of being abandoned so be sure to explain to them that you are not leaving them and will come to their side if needed. 

Reiterate that they are not a burden, but that you just want to make sure they’re getting the best care possible, and that the staff in their facility can do that better than you.  The transition takes time but may be better in the long run, for both you and your loved one.