How to Care for a Parent With Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer is a devastating disease, not just for the patient, but also for their family members. It is characterized by a steady decline in physical, cognitive and behavioral abilities. It is thought to affect an estimated 5.2 million Americans and causes problems with disorientation, thinking ability, problem-solving, and memory loss.

While these symptoms are normally mild to start with, they do get worse as time goes on and will eventually interfere with daily life. When you become your parent’s caregiver, it is a serious, long-term commitment. While the life expectancy for someone with Alzheimer’s will depend on the age …read more