The Effects of Alzheimer’s on the
Patient’s Loved Ones
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Alzheimer’s disease does not
only affect the patients alone, but it affects their loved ones. Stats reveal
that the disease is not limited to the older generation; those below 65 years
too could fall “prey” to the disease. Because this disease is a progressive one
that worsens as the year goes by, treatment and care should be taken seriously.
And to reduce the stress of catering for these patients alone, family members
need the help of medical experts.
A person diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s suffers from so many symptoms, among which are memory loss,
confusion, uncontrollable bladder, etc., and the effects that come with dealing
with all these symptoms in a loved one is quite stressful and tiring on the
friends and family. One can be drained physically and emotionally caring for a
loved one with Alzheimer’s, which is why it is important to augment your care
for them by seeking professional help.
You do not want to care for
your loved ones at the expense of your own mental, emotional, and physical
well-being. You need to balance up caring for them and making sure you are also
fit both physically and mentally.
Effects of Alzheimer’s on Friends and
Family
1. Emotional instability
2. Psychological distress
3. Poor health conditions
4. Lack of quality time to rest
5. Consistent increase in health care
bills
6. Loss of earnings as a result of
reduced working hours
7. Financial challenge as a result of the
indirect cost of caring for the patient
Ken Petti says, “sometimes it takes
more courage to ask for help than to act alone.”
This here is why you should seek help
for your loved one who is showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s and also get help for
yourself if caring for an Alzheimer’s family member or friend is taking a toll
on you.
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yourself and all that you deserve.
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