Conclusion Caregivers, whether they are paid, unpaid, family, friends or professionals, face many pressures and stresses. To take the best care of the Alzheimer's patient, you must take good care of yourself.
Isolation causes stress and can produce mental and physical health problems.
Make sure you ask for help at all stages of the disease. Impact of diagnosis on the family Family members may have trouble accepting that their relative has dementia. Family members may also feel anxious and depressed and worry about legal and financial arrangements. Don't deny them. They are important for letting you and other family members know your areas of strength and weakness.