Patient and Caregiver Education and Support
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness
is like running a marathon. You have to take breaks and care
for yourself, or you’ll burn out before the race is over.
Your doctor can help.
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| Make a list of any health problems the caregiver is having and share them with the doctor. You can schedule a few minutes alone with the doctor before the visit or even make two appointments, one for you and one for your loved one. |
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Help the patient make sure that his or her wishes will be followed in the future. Ask the doctor or talk to a lawyer about advance directives. |
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| Be aware that the patient may be at higher risk for being taken advantage of or may suffer abuse by others. |
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Get informed about resources and services that can help you and your family.
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Enroll in the Safe Return Identification program. Contact the Alzheimer's Association for more information.
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An advance directive
allows you to say what
kind of medical care you
want in the future
or to say who you
would like to manage
your money if
you were too sick
to do it yourself.
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Abuse may be physical, emotional or financial.
It is the caregiver’s responsibility
to protect the patient.
It is the doctor’s responsibility
to report any signs of neglect or abuse.
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