Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Does Deception Increase Caregiver Guilt and Burden?
Caregiving is hard work, emotionally and physically. You feel you can never do enough to help someone with Alzheimer's disease, at times 'dark thoughts' overcome you. Sharing decision making on important health issues such as medications, restraint, nursing home placement with close relatives, friends, health professionals and local support agencies such as the Alzheimer's Association, can help protect the rights of people with Alzheimer's. The law can also be used to clarify issues, especially where there is conflict of interests, conflict within the family.
Dissolving unilateral decisions will help minimize guilt and caregiver burden.
