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October 9, 2010

Senior Care for Dementia: How To Care for Loved Ones With Alzheimers Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a major cause of mental deterioration among the 65+ population.The majority of these 4.5 million Americans live at home, where friends and family provide the majority of their care. Because Alzheimer’s is chronic and progressive—it not only affects memory, but can impede a person’s ability to carry out daily activities and teach themselves new things—victims are totally dependent on others and often receive care from relations, which can be both a mental and physical burden for families.As conditions worsen and memory loss progresses, caregivers must devote more time to their loved ones. Senior care provided by private duty caregivers can assist families with elderly loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.This article explains the stages of Alzheimer’s, as well as information any family should be aware of when caring elderly loved ones.

via Lon’s Article Directory » Senior Care for Dementia: How To Care for Loved Ones With Alzheimers Disease.

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