1. Alzheimer's
With the understanding of the disease process, there is another important part of the disease that needs to be addressed, which is the care giver. ... In many cases, the care giving role continues over an extended period of time, creating a condition of chronic stress. ... She then describes her feelings at seeing her grandmother at a family picnic planned for celebration before her grandmother was sent to a home: "I wanted to run up to her, give her a hug, and never let go. ... In this girl's position she knows that she can't do much: "I can't cure her, but I can comfort her an...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate