According to the Alzheimer's Association website more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The disease deeply affects patients and caregivers.

1. Caring For Family With Alzheimer’s

3. For people living with Alzheimer’s, they have to learn to adjust to
their “new normal” of life with the disease, which greatly affects
day to day living. The burden of this disease not only plays a toll on
the patient’s life, but it also deeply affects the caregivers.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association website more than 5
million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Not only is that
shockingly high, but Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death
in the U.S. Every 67 seconds, someone is diagnosed.

4. Once the disease progresses, severe loss of memory and mental
function sets in. This point in time is when the role of the caregiver
becomes ever so important. The stress and anxiety over the
amount of care needed can be difficult to manage for a caregiver.

5. Day to day routines
Create a free customized account with the Alzheimer’s
Association’s Caregiver Center to help devise a day to day routine
for care giving. A routine helps to make the lives of caregivers
and the patients easier.
Here are some tips for caregivers to cope with caring for someone
with Alzheimer’s:

6. Accept help
Utilize the help of others when needed for both the person
suffering from the disease and the caregiver. Even a few minutes
away can help with the stress. Even hiring a home care
specialist can be a great way to make both parties happy.

7. Find a community
Recognize that you’re not alone by seeking an Alzheimer’s
caregiver support group to share your feelings. Check in with
support groups through Alz.org and Caring.com.

8. Talk to doctors
Consult with the doctor on questions you may have and ask for
advice on how to approach behavior, loss of memory and so
forth. They can provide a wealth of information about what to
expect, and when to expect it.

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