lundi 3 mars 2014

Family and friends / agreement and disagreement when it comes to Alzheimer's disease


By Gini Cunningham



As a caregiver , son , daughter, husband , friend, or relative of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease being, there are many difficult decisions . In the best cases around or maybe the whole family gathered to discuss the likelihood of the next election. The beloved , the victim of the disease is also present to express their will should he / she become incapacitated and unable to make life decisions . When everything is in the open air in front of the company track down Alzheimer rough , less stress and tension in the family is more likely to occur . Finances have been covered, the health problems and clearly revealed will last . It is not always easy or simple, but knowledge and understanding are powerful tools .
If aid applications to life without dad, mum requires a change in long-term care , and Granny wants heroic measures to prolong your life, the family members are better prepared to respond when they know in advance . Although some of these desires can be difficult to give later, like when dad, a great man, was left out of 37 caregivers, is angry and aggressive and home care has become impossible to have hosts is is a family communication helps pave the way .

Alzheimer options are never black and white . As with any serious decision that there are hundreds and thousands of shades of gray. A number of possible / discussions situations spouse, caregiver, or adult children may have on long-term care of the victim are listed :

• Come to a complete diagnosis of a gerontologist / neurologist qualified to decide if we ____ and ____ . This is an important first step is the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is performed , an accurate diagnosis to rule out infection , disease or stroke as a cause of mental deterioration provided , and when it launched an action plan for medication , care and general support to the victim.

• Let mom in Golden Acres . It certainly is not right and is at the head of Dad. I think if we pool our resources, we can do it. This could be the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is performed generally careful diagnosis of the infection , disease or stroke as a cause of mental deterioration is provided , and if mom and dad are a part of the conversation and agree that this is the appropriate course of action . Now mom can be a point that you can not communicate your wishes, but what if , somewhere in the clouds of her mind, she knows, does not know the decisions that will radically change your life?

• We will let dad have mom at home , as he was . We must all take turns coming to stay with them to relieve and help dad with mom. Dad could use a little free time and maybe on vacation. We can do it . This could be the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is performed generally careful diagnosis of the infection , disease or stroke as a cause of mental deterioration is provided , and family stand ready to help mom and dad with the support and kindness. This can be very difficult when a child wants it to be one that wants. Arguments rarely solve problems that only aggravate the situation. So when the children come to the help they need to help , not criticize , complain, blame , control , harm or guilt. They must listen, learn and provide support . Mom and Dad deserve it .

• Come to mom and dad to use so that we can keep an eye on them and help more . This could be the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is done , a precise diagnosis to exclude infection, disease or stroke as a cause of mental deterioration provided , and mom and dad are in the conversation. Moving can be nice, especially a reduction of less cleaning and maintenance . Moving can also be confusing , scary and horrible if the parents are now more isolated and alone with old friends away from work and family friendly places occupied disappeared.

Joey • We will take care of it . It has always been the favorite and lived three doors. It was checked on them for years anyway. This could be the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is performed generally careful diagnosis of the infection , disease or stroke as a cause of mental deterioration is provided , and if Joey agrees with this additional responsibility and if the brothers agree that Joey has the power to make critical decisions . It is hard enough to act as guardian of parents in this role reversal scenario Joey should also not be forced to have every second decision guessed it - .

• Wait and see . Maybe things are not as bad as they seem. This could be the best step if an appointment with a qualified doctor who listens and cares programmed , extensive testing is done , a rule careful diagnosis of the infection provides disease or stroke as a cause of deteriorating mentally, and if things are really good. When children live nearby can register and check back often , if children are scattered across the country, or if there are no children at all, could be exhausting , dangerous and impossible to continue living as if everything is just "normal".

The most important detail of each scenario is that the family communicate and trying to keep the will of a loved one while seeking solutions being . Alzheimer's disease is a cunning creature with its long descent that winds through time. Talking and families disagree ensures that even after death, the remains of the family will remain alive.

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