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Helping families deal with Alzheimer's disease

Department of Social Services, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts

Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, a prime role of medical professionals involves helping patients and families understand the disease and cope with its consequences. While some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can be managed, there is no cure or treatment to halt progression of the disease. In the initial phase of the illness, patients may benefit from supportive counseling and be able to help plan their care. Families will need counseling, usually on an intermittent basis, to deal with the patient's behavior changes and their own feelings about what is happening. Information will be needed about community resources, financial and legal planning, and nursing home placement. This article reviews common conerns of patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease. The main focus of the article is how to assist family members to become more effective caregivers while also attending to their own needs.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 1, No. 1, 32-36 (1986)
DOI: 10.1177/153331758600100107


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