Health Talk

It is so hard for families to cope with this disease.  They try to do it on their own but eventually find it totally impossible to do it on their own.  They have to be aware of what their loved one is doing 24 hours a day and that is virtually impossible for one person to do.  I have seen my friends almost kill themselves by trying to handle it on their own and eventually they realize that
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It always hard on a family when one of their loved ones is very ill. But they should try and make life as comfortable as possible for that sick family member. They should also remain positive because sometimes some disease are cured.

We took care of our mother at home until the very end.  My father did a very good job of doing most of the nursing care since he didn't have to work.  My unmarried sister also lives with them and the rest of the family all live nearby.  After more than ten years of Alzheimer's my mother just recently passed away.

My neighbor's father had it and during the early stage of the disease they took care of him at home, they hired a caregiver. But later when he got worse and their work schedules made it difficult for them to supervise his care they decided to put him in a home.

I have an ex whose great grandparents both had it. They lived with their daughter (his grandmother) and I would go over three or four days a week and sit with them so she could get out and do errends and whatnot. I understand that some families may not have the means to take care of sick people at home, but whenever feasible, I think it's the best way to go.