{"id":1229,"date":"2014-12-03T14:04:20","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T14:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2015-07-09T10:45:54","modified_gmt":"2015-07-09T10:45:54","slug":"alzheimers-disease-care-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/alzheimers-disease-care-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Disease – Care for your Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"

As age progresses, there may be a possibility that people might suffer from cognitive impairments. Alzheimer’s disease is one such condition. This neurodegenerative type of dementia is a non-curable disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline.
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As time progresses, the disease gets progressively worse and seriously affects a person\u2019s ability to carry out daily activities such as decision-making ability, language, and other critical skills. Moreover, various reports have stated Alzheimer\u2019s as the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 5 million Americans are living with this non curable disease.<\/p>\n

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Due to its relation with cognitive impairments, loss of memory is one of the earliest signs\/symptoms of Alzheimer\u2019s. To treat the symptoms of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, there is need to diagnose the stage of the disease\u2019s condition. These stages are the progression of the condition and they include \u2013 the mild stage, moderate stage, and severe stage.<\/p>\n

It has been reported that Alzheimer\u2019s can be effectively diagnosed only after the death of a person. This can be done by performing an examination of brain tissue and pathology in an autopsy. Fortunately, the previously mentioned option is not the only solution as doctors have developed various methods to diagnose the severity while the afflicted person is still alive. Doctors may ask certain questions and perform tests on the person to diagnose the condition. After diagnosing the condition and its stage, doctors may prescribe a treatment plan.<\/p>\n

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Treatment of Alzheimer\u2019s\u00a0Disease:<\/h1>\n

A fact is that Alzheimer\u2019s disease can\u2019t be cured, but the symptoms can be improved and well managed by medication and attentive care.<\/p>\n

Medication:<\/strong>
\nThere are various medicines for Alzheimer\u2019s disease, as these help the diseased person for some time at least to improve his\/her memory and other cognitive changes. Medicines for Alzheimer\u2019s include Cholinesterase inhibitors and Memantine. These drugs that are widely prescribed by the doctors to treat the cognitive symptoms. Moreover, medicines like Rivastigmine and Galantamine also help Alzheimer\u2019s patients in lessening the severity of their symptoms.<\/p>\n

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Role of a care giver for Alzheimer\u2019s disease:<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s very hard to accept that your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s disease because it not only changes the sufferer\u2019s life, but your life too. Giving care to a loved one who is suffering from a disease like Alzheimer\u2019s is very tough. For this you have to be very strong, as sometimes the reaction of the patient may hurt you physically and emotionally. So, must try really hard to not get frustrated by the behavior of an Alzheimer\u2019s patient.<\/p>\n

A proper support network of family and friends can help the care giver cope with the stress related to caring for the Alzheimer\u2019s patient. There are some important steps that caregivers may follow to support the afflcited person’s sense of well-being and ability to function:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Communication –<\/strong> Communicating properly with an Alzheimer\u2019s patient and with the medical team is the important role of a caregiver. You should act as the voice of your loved one because you are the only person who will notice the changes in behavior or reactions to medications.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Daily activities –<\/strong> As a caregiver, you have to assist the patient in performing his\/her daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, exercising, and sleeping.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monitoring the drug schedule –<\/strong> To treat the condition, doctors may prescribe tranquilizers, antidepressants, and sleeping aids, as such medication is supportive and slows down the progression of the disease. So, caregivers should take the responsibility to provide timely medication.<\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s caregivers and housing decisions:<\/strong>
\nAlzheimer’s is a difficult and progressive disease, and no caregiver can handle these responsibilities on their own. Given mentioned is the housing and care option that is available for your loved ones.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Home placement of a nurse –<\/strong> This may sound simple, but it\u2019s a hard decision for the family who is thinking about it. Hard decision here mean that they need to consider their finances and other issues before hiring a nurse. Also it\u2019s no surety that the caregiver, you are hiring will be emotionally or physically competent to provide utmost care because even with the best care, the patient\u2019s condition with Alzheimer\u2019s may decline.<\/p>\n

People suffering with Alzheimer\u2019s need dedicated care and attention. It is a fact that caregivers may sometimes feel burned out eventually. At any point when you can\u2019t cope, you should need to ask for help. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to family, friends and other organizations that are available to you.<\/p>\n

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