How Can You Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers?
The entire family can suffer when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a terrible disease, one that takes away much of who a person is.
The upcoming holiday season is a good time to think of those who help care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has an online store where you can shop for a holiday gift, with the proceeds going to help the services they offer. The store has jewelry and a DVD training program to help families who are just learning to cope with Alzheimer’s.
I’ve been very fortunate, since Alzeheimer’s disease does not run in my family so far. My husband, on the other hand, watched his grandmother suffer from it for years, to the point where she only recognized him if he told her whose son he was. It was not an easy thing for him or the rest of his family.
When it comes to treating Alzheimer’s disease, there are two important things. The most personal part for the families is caring for their loved one who is coping with the disease. It can take a lot of assistance, and that is something the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America focuses on.
Once current sufferers from Alzheimer’s are well cared for it becomes easier to focus on a cure. There’s been some interesting research I’ve heard of in that area in recent years, so there may be reason to hope that it will be something that can be stopped in future years.
The holiday season is a great time to think of those who are less fortunate, and if someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer’s, it’s a great time to help an organization dedicated to helping them while taking care of a bit of holiday shopping or to just make a donation. You shop or contribute online.
