Anyone who cares for the needs of another person is a caregiver. The needs may be temporary, as in the case of a minor surgery, or permanently, as in the case of Alzheimer’s.
Month: August 2017
Alzheimer’s: Help of Nurse, Pharmacist and Social Worker
NURSE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER
While the doctor may handle most of the medical matters, a nurse can provide invaluable support for the day-to-day health concerns. So while it’s unlikely that you’ll actually choose a nurse, you do want to select a physician whose nursing staff meets your personal needs. The nurse should also be well versed in the care of Alzheimer’s patients, communicate well with you and your loved ones, and treat you with courtesy and respect.
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Alzheimer’s: What to Look for in a Doctor?
When your health is at stake, finding a competent doctor with the right credentials and training is critical to your treatment and well-being. You want someone who can accurately diagnose your condition and help you handle any problems that come up. Some¬one who is on top of the latest developments in the field of Alzheimer’s—which is under intensive research these days. The doctor you choose to spearhead your care is a critical player on your medical team. Other things you should consider in making your decision might include:
Alzheimer’s: What Will The Caregiver Do?
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and you’re reading this book to learn more about the condition, you are already beginning to assume a role in caregiving. Taking care of a person with Alzheimer’s Disease is unlike caring for someone with any other illness, and your roles and responsibilities will be many, including the selection of medical professionals to care for the person with Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s: Managing the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one was just recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you are no doubt feeling overwhelmed by the news. You may be struggling with some practical concerns that involve your safety and that of your loved ones. Perhaps you will have to give up driving or turn over the household finances to someone else. Maybe you’ve already had to stop working. Perhaps you can no longer pursue a beloved hobby such as traveling or cooking.
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Alzheimer’s: How Do I Tell My Children And Grandchildren?
Your initial instinct may be to hide your condition from the young people in your life. But the truth is, the impact of Alzheimer’s is far and wide, and can affect everyone in the family, even the youngest children. Exactly how it will affect the children in your life depends on several factors: whether they are your children or grandchildren; how close you are to them emotionally and physically before the illness; and whether they live in the same house, nearby in the same town, or in a faraway state.
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Alzheimer’s: Who Needs To Know I Have Alzheimer’s Disease
One of the biggest challenges you’ll face after being diagnosed is figuring out who needs to know about your condition.
Some people consider a medical diagnosis of any kind beyond a cold a closely guarded secret. Others may feel comfortable detailing the nitty-gritty details of their health and medical history. How you generally feel about discussing your health with friends and family will be a big factor in whether you decide to disclose that you have Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer’s: What Can I Do To Help My Memory?
A telltale sign of Alzheimer’s disease is fading memory. Everyday tasks that you once recalled so easily now slip from your mind. As a result, doctor’s appointments may easily be forgotten, medications are sometimes neglected, and familiar phone numbers become impossible to recall.
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Alzheimer’s: When Do I Have To Stop Driving?
If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve been driving for several decades. To you, the idea of getting behind the wheel of a car was always a symbol of your freedom and independence. But now that you have Alzheimer’s, you may have to stop driving.
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Alzheimer’s: What If I Can’t Handle Money?
The simple acts of balancing your checkbook, paying your bills, and managing your finances can seem like monumental tasks for the person suffering from Alzheimer’s. Some people may write the same check over and over again. Others may simply forget to pay the bills. Others may become confused by the math involved in balancing a checkbook. Eventually, the person who has Alzheimer’s may become irresponsible with money and give away large sums to unscrupulous organizations. You may also forget when you have spent money, and accuse your loved ones of stealing.