Until people understand that Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia are not just about grandma forgetting things more often than she used to...
Until people understand that early-onset Alzheimer's affects millions of people under age 60 (often in their 40s and 50s)... Until people understand that dementia causes death of successive parts of the brain, affecting the ability to walk, speak, swallow, and eventually causing physical death.... Until people understand that Alzheimer's is the only leading cause of death with no cure, no scientifically proven method of prevention, and no treatment that is universally effective... Until people understand that millions of their friends and family members are forced to quit working to care for a loved one, putting their own future at great financial risk... Until people understand that a lack of societal and governmental support means that many who have dementia are forced to fight tooth and nail to be able to live well despite the disease and that far too many people lose that fight... Until these things change, Alzheimer's and other related forms of dementia will remain misunderstood and underfunded. It's up to us to raise dementia awareness.
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Anxiety, stress, and even depression can build up among caregivers. As humans, caregivers also undergo certain struggles while doing their job. For this reason, caregivers should have a support system as much as possible. A support system is basically where they can freely vent out and share their problems regarding work and other matters. Caregivers should establish connections and learn how to communicate with others, so that their problems at work and in life do not get too much into their heads.
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Author: Julie FlemingJulie has been providing love & care for her father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in the fall of 2011. And she's had to learn it all the hard way. Sound familiar? Archives
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