10 Things to Do After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
To be an effective caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, it is very important to gain a working knowledge of what it must be like to live with the disease. This perspective and empathy will help the caregiver anticipate the patient's needs and understand their difficulties. Perspective can also help the caregiver psychologically and emotionally cope with their loved one's loss of memory and changes in personality as the disease progresses into the later stages.
By — Last Modified: 09/27/2012, First Published: 10/19/2011
