Five for Friday, Episode 094, Support for Alzheimer's Caregivers

There are currently 5.7 million Alzheimer's patients in the United States. All of these patients need caregivers, and half of all of the non-paid caregivers for all patients, are caring for an Alzheimer's patient.  Of these caregivers 1/3 of them are over 65 years old, and 67% of them are women.  In this episode, we're talking about the high level of stress that's placed on a caregiver for an Alzheimer's patient.  There's a special toll that this disease takes on caregivers.  Learn more about things caregivers can do to lessen their stress, and delay burnout.   We encourage you to visit our website at www.theheartofhospice.com, and also visit the Alzheimer's Association website at www.alz.org.