Proper Care for Alzheimer’s disease Patient

Study shown that the Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease in which the condition worsens over time. Alzheimer’s disease become more severe as more parts of the brain are being damaged. The patients was usually suffered under frustration and grief as they struggle with gradual loss of function and fading memory. Also their family members are under on grieve as they observe their loved ones losing their abilities, personality and function.

Many Alzheimer's disease caregivers experience intense stress as they struggle to understand the patient's behavioral changes and determine what interventions will work for the problems that arise each day. This stressful task can have a detrimental effect on the caregiver's emotional, social and physical well-being.

One possible way that the caregiver could reduce the stress of care giving and cope with the task more effectively is to develop skills in care giving. As Alzheimer's disease progresses and the behavior of the patient become more complex, caregivers need to understand the patient's changing behaviors and learn techniques to manage the behavioral difficulties.

Ultimately, as a professional health care giver you need to develop your skills in giving a care to your patient. It would certainly help the caregiver to cope with the task and reduce the stress of care giving.