Managing Alzheimer’s Can be Challenging

Having a loved one who is struggling with Alzheimer’s disease is hard.  It can sometimes be difficult to handle the stress that comes with caring for someone with this disease.   It may be hard to watch them loose their memory, and it can be frustrating having their priorities come above your own.  Important things to remember when helping a loved one, is that Alzheimer’s is so much harder on them. Imagine forgetting to do something as simple as, forgetting to turn the stove off after making a cup of tea or forgetting great memories? That is very frustrating and humiliating. An important thing to remember when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is that your efforts are helpful and that you are not alone.  There are millions of families dealing with the same things you are dealing with.  It is also extremely important to make sure not to neglecting taking time for those things that need to be done.  Taking care of yourself in situations like this is also extremely important.  Also realize that you cannot do it all, that Alzheimer’s is totally out of your control, and finding a balance is very important.  Alzheimer’s can be difficult to manage, but knowing what resources are available and having good coping skills will help with managing the disease.