SUMMARY

Caring for an AD patient can be exhausting. Keep in mind that the families need emotional support as well. Encourage the family to get involve din a support group, and to still participate in the things they like to do most.

A little relaxation will go along way to help the be more able to provide care to their family member. From a healthcare perspective, keeping those involved in learning more about AD and how to deal with the behavior of AD patients will be beneficial in providing optimal care to the patient.

Medical research and today’s advancing technology will continue to go along way in helping to find solutions for a cure to this devastating and deadly disease. It is predicted that by the year 2050, there will be well over 12 million individuals suffering from AD if no cure is found. There is promising research underway that may help bring a little light into view for a way to at least slow down the disease, if not cure it.

References:

Alzheimer’s Association

919 N. Michigan Ave.

Suite 1000

Chicago, Ill. 60611

1-800-272-3900

www.alz.org

ADEAR

Alzheimer Disease Education And Referral Center

1-800-438-4380

www.adear.org

www.webmd.com

www.aoa.gov

www.alzheimersupport.org