Description: An experienced nurse provides helpful information and tips for caregivers providing care to patients with Alzheimer's Disease in the home.
There are approximately 5.8 million people with Alzheimer's Disease living in the United States at this time. 87% of these people are living at home with their family. According to figures released by the Alzheimer's Association, almost 15 million Americans are unpaid caregivers for loved ones with this illness.
I have often wondered how many of these caregivers have the information they need to provide the best care possible for their loved one.
The role of a caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease in the home can be very difficult. The goal of this website is to provide helpful information, tips, and support for these caregivers. I will describe the different stages of the disease and the behaviors which may present as the disease progresses. I will also provide research and treatment information.