For The Caregiver: Alzheimers
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For the caregiver
Alzheimer's disease has a profound emotional impact on the family. Fear, denial, anger, resentment, guilt, embarrassment, and grief are all normal reactions. Getting a diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, and when the diagnosis is uncertain, the family may feel suspended between hope and despair. In either case, it's important that family members not succumb to inaction because, as difficult as it may seem, several vital issues must be addressed immediately. Each situation is different, but family members must plan for the future. And people in the early stages of Alzheimer's should be encouraged to participate in the process. The following discussion outlines basic matters that need to be addressed.
| Last updated: | January 23, 2007 |
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