A first-of-its-kind international trial of caregivers has shown that counseling and support services can benefit those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease when that person is also taking a medication for the disease.
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PBS airdate: Check local listings. http://www.pbs.org/secondopinion/episodes/alzheimersdisease/index.html A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. Caregiving issues surrounding a person with a cognitive disease are unique, and planning for decline in health is critical for the caregiver.
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Do you know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Are you aware of the plight of caregivers — the friends and loved ones who care for Alzheimer’s patients? These topics and more are covered in this presentation created by J-NEX Media for the Alzhemer’s ociation. For more information, please go to www.alzla.org.
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