Caregiver Guide. Tips for Caregives of People with Alzheimer's Disease

摘要

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times One of the biggest struggles caregivers face is dealing with the difficult behaviors of the person they are caring for. Dressing, bathing, eating-basic activities of daily living-often become difficult to manage for both the person with AD and the caregiver. Having a plan for getting through the day can help caregivers cope. Many caregivers have found it helpful to use strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors and stressful situations. Following are some suggestions to consider when faced with difficult aspects of caring for a person with AD.