Affiliation:
1. Wegierek Psychology Center, Inc Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects millions of Americans. This means millions of Americans are providing hands-on care for their loved ones who are struggling with this illness. Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is an extremely difficult and emotionally draining task. Ways in which caring for a loved one may affect the caregiver are discussed below, along with strategies for helping the caretaker avoid becoming emotionally and physically overwhelmed.
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Geriatrics and Gerontology,Clinical Psychology,General Neuroscience
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