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Alzheimer’s disease is one of our biggest plagues. This is the most common form of dementia, responsible for the loss of memory and cognitive ability that affects daily life. 7 million Americans 55 million people worldwide suffer from this terrible disease that cannot be cured, delayed or prevented. Do you understand what I mean? A true plague.
Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease crushes the lives of the sick people’s family, friends and caregivers, but is nothing more than caregivers. I speak from experience and take care of my wife Elaine in her 20-year round.
As time goes by, my first Elaine gradually disappears. I made a mistake. As the years pass Full of Alzheimer’s.
There are 7 million Americans and 55 million people worldwide suffering from this terrible disease that has no cure, delay or prevention. (iStock)
Care for the people we love is a challenge in itself. The behaviors and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are direct consequences of the disease, and these challenges are devastating.
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The problems that plague patients directly affect caregivers and are easily desperate about losing control. But sometimes, we as caregivers forget to deal with the challenges we create: things we can control – like the three curses of the caregiver.
Ignorance: The only thing worse than Alzheimer’s is ignorance of the disease
Ignorance and do not understand or accept all the marches or naval voyages Can’t stop Alzheimer’s and its ruthless effect.
As caregivers, our strength is limited – but there is power in knowledge. We know we can help our loved ones live the best life. We can do this by joining their world. Why? Because patience and caregivers can feel stress, anxiety and despair as long as we try to keep them in our world.
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Rather than seeking corrections or reminding the person you love, look for moments of common joy. Discovering happiness begins with understanding and overcoming ignorance.
Alcohol: Easy to tilt – But this “carer poison” is toxic support
These two things should not be surprising: One, caregivers turn alcohol to Handle huge pressureemotional burden and physical fatigue for care. Second, alcohol is not the answer to the caregiver’s question. Again, I speak from experience.
There was a time when I had to drink to deal with my sadness, and I drank myself every night to congratulate myself on doing this other day on the caregiver. I’m not proud – I’m just relieved that I have a few hours. Alcohol numbs my mind and escapes reality.
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Sometimes, drinking at the end of a long day seems to fill the gap or help us cope. Cocktails are a social alternative. Beer is a stand-in for friends and family. However, there is a better way than given. I was lucky to be a “sprinter” when my daughter and the doctor quickly introduced my bad habits.
I learned that as caregivers we don’t have to face reality and force ourselves to make healthy decisions for our overall health. Find ways to socialize, rest from time to time or join a support group – avoid anything that gives in to the poison of the caregiver.
Arrogance: Don’t let your pride get in the best life of the person you love
Arrogance is blind pride. Sometimes my own arrogance (only I can provide what Elaine needs) is in the way of her best life.
This arrogance comes from The pressure of caregiversburnout and feeling that our actions have not attracted people’s attention and have not attracted people’s appreciation. As solo caregivers, we feel isolated and abandoned. Negative resentment, at a loss, loneliness get along with each other. We started thinking, “I’m the only one who can do it.”
The truth is that strong emotions like love or anger can lead us to act in ways that defies common sense. We must learn to let go and take actionable steps to regulate our own psychological, emotional and physical health so that we can act rationally.
As caregivers, we forget to deal with the challenges we create: things we can control – for example, the three curses of caregivers. (iStock)
Enough sleep, a balanced diet and regular exercise can improve cognitive function. Socializing, seeking help, and seeking support can help us feel less alone and responsible.
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we have to Allow others to be carers as well. If your loved one needs more care than you provide at home, take it from me: you won’t put them “in a nursing facility” and you will provide them with the greatest chance of living. It was a huge obstacle to my own arrogance – but the nursing facility is undoubtedly the best decision for Elaine’s best life.
This is what we can do as caregivers: Help our loved ones live the best lives. We can only do this through life Our The best life possible – Avoid three curses from caregivers to control the curse we are almost uncontrollable in the disease.
