Education is the best Medicine interviews Dr. Patricia G. Smith and Tina Willams,
Alzheimer's Association's Multicultural Center.
George Y. Pearson interviews Dr. Patricia G. Smith and Tina Williams, Multi-cultural Center of the Alzheimer's Associations.
Alzheimer's affects 10% of people aged 65 up to 50% of 85 year old. Some younger people encounter early onset of Alzheimer's. Dr. Patricia G. Smith and Tina Williams recommend that caregivers get help. It is important to learn to recognize the symptoms like forgetfulness, inability to balance the checkbook, and other signs. It is also important to get a full diagnosis from a specialist such as a neurologist who will order the appropriate lab work. There are illnesses that show similar symptoms that are treatable. So do yourself and your loved one a favor and get checked.
When caring for a relative with Alzheimer's it is important that you get help yourself. It is a difficult position to be in and eventually it is impossible to deal with it on your own. Studies's show that caregiver sometimes get so stressed that they themselves become ill. Know when you or your loved one needs to get help. Get informed when it is still possible to understand and retain information. Helpers need professional advice from medical professionals and caregiving professionals. Get help: https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/support_groups
When caring for a relative with Alzheimer's it is important that you get help yourself. It is a difficult position to be in and eventually it is impossible to deal with it on your own. Studies's show that caregiver sometimes get so stressed that they themselves become ill. Know when you or your loved one needs to get help. Get informed when it is still possible to understand and retain information. Helpers need professional advice from medical professionals and caregiving professionals. Get help: https://www.alz.org/norcal/helping_you/support_groups