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The Complete Guide to Treating & Coping with Alzheimer's Disease
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What to Expect When Someone has Alzheimer's
Disease?
Alzhimer’s disease progresses slowly but steadily. Although certain characteristics point to
different stages of Alzhimer’s disease, no single symptom can pinpoint any particular stage.
The appearance of the disease normally begins with the loss of memory and simple personality
changes, which separates the patient from their usual social circles. They shy away from people
and prefer solitude.
In later stages, Alzhimer’s disease manifests itself more noticeably. They develop problems in
their thinking and other activities involving their brain. They cannot calculate as easily as before,
and need help in understanding what others talk about or tell them.
Alzheimer's disease victims also need help to manage their daily activities and routine. As they
become less able to look after their needs, they become irritable and agitated.
They pick quarrels and arguments at the slightest hint. Their moods vary widely and they lack
attentiveness to anything. They become very uncooperative. Slowly, they start to lose their
capacity to look after their bowel or toilet habits and are then fully dependent on others to take
care of them and their personal hygiene.
Alzhimer’s disease now shows as a serious ailment. They could develop associated illnesses
like pneumonia or heart disease, due to overall weakness and disability. Although Alzhimer’s
disease is fatal, the primary cause of most patients’ deaths are other illnesses and infections
which are due to their vulnerable and sensitive body functions.
Alzhimer’s disease could develop fully within six to eight years. But, sometimes, some
symptoms might be present for up to twenty years. Usually, late onset of Alzhimer’s disease
results in death due to other associated illnesses and the patient dies before symptoms of the
late stages of Alzhimer’s start to show.
Despite all their disabilities, Alzhimer’s patients exhibit certain positive characteristics. They
can sing well although they cannot talk comprehensibly. They can probably play decent tennis
while they cannot play a game of chess. They cannot understand calculations or listen attentively
but can read books and understand well. Caregivers need to focus on these positive features
while looking after any patient with Alzhimer’s disease.
Ten Practical Tips for Alzhimer Caregivers
Alzhimer’s disease patients need constant care and attention in the developing stages of the
disease. In its initial stages, they may cope with their inabilities. After that, it is not safe to leave
them alone as they could injure or harm themselves. Caregivers have to offer extensive support
and help in managing their Alzhimer’s patients.
Here are a few practical tips to ease the work of Caregivers -
Behave normally: Alzheimer's disease develops gradually and patients undergo changes over
time. Be your normal self with them and do not reduce or cut off contact with them. Make them
feel everything is as normal as it has always been.
Educate yourself: Caregivers need to be aware of all consequences and developments of
Alzhimer’s disease. Gather authentic medical information from all possible sources to be
knowledgeable about Alzhimer’s disease, its effects, and consequences.
Open discussion: Do not try to hide any facts about Alzhimer’s disease. If your patient wants
to know any information about the disease, listen patiently and answer honestly. Express your
support and love, and assure the AD patient that it is okay to discuss their feelings, doubts,
confusions, etc. Do not suppress any thoughts and allow free expression.
Patience: Be patient with Alzhimer’s patients and do not rush into anything. Allow unlimited
time to talk, express, or to do any work. Ask them questions to encourage them talk in full
sentences. Avoid monosyllable answers. Alzhimer’s patients tend to be repetitive. Answer
them once and, if they keep repeating same question, try to change topic or distract them into
doing something else.
Maintain your Cool: Alzhimer’s patients can do frustrating and irritating things. They may
appear terribly confused and irresponsible. As a caregiver, you need to be cool to keep
situation in control. Fraying tempers can only make matters worse for you, as your outburst
could destabilize them totally.
Be ready to adopt changes: You cannot follow same pattern for taking care of Alzhimer’s
patient always. Their condition is constantly changing and you need to change your caring
patterns accordingly. There is no set pattern or rule book for looking after Alzhimer’s patients.
You need to understand and decipher their needs.
Individuality: Do not restrict Alzhimer’s patients. Just because they are unwell, does not mean
that you must control their life by taking away all their responsibilities. Allow them to take
decisions and make choices, and respect their views. Do not snigger or make fun of their
inabilities. Give them small jobs like peeling vegetables or folding clothes. Do not force them if
they feel bored or uninterested in doing these jobs.
Personal Touch: It is very important to maintain a personal touch with Alzhimer’s patients.
They are at no-fault for their improper actions; it is due to the progressive nature of Alzhimer’s
disease. Therefore, your treatment options should be the same as you would like others to take
care or treat you if you were in their situation.
Caregivers need care too: Although it is a taxing and time-consuming job to look after an
Alzhimer’s patient, you cannot ignore your personal needs. Unless you are well and healthy, you
cannot support or help your loved one. Get the help of any local support groups and
organizations to help you take time off for refreshing work and recreation.
Develop and Maintain your sense of Humor: Alzhimer’s disease patients often do funny
things. You should not make fun of them, but try to look at the bright side and transform it into a
joke. Share and laugh with the patient. It helps to keep both of you in good humor and spirits. It
is difficult to care for an Alzhimer’s patient if you are sad or feeling helpless and low.
These practical tips make it simpler and easier to look after an Alzhimer’s patient. Of course,
you can make additional and safer structural changes to their living surroundings, like
rearranging all unsafe or hazardous furniture and equipment, installing locks on medicine and
The above is an extract from the book The Complete Guide to Treating & Coping with
Alzheimer's Disease.
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The Complete Guide to Treating & Coping with Alzheimer's Disease provides a
comprehensive outline designed to help you explore the options for diagnosis and ongoing
care if your loved one is afflicted. It is not meant to be a replacement for sound medical advice.
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