With ever-rising divorce rates, it's quite refreshing whenever a couple is married for decades and grows old together. As we get older, we have to start worrying about our bodies breaking down and health problems developing. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common problems that elderly people develop.
Behavioral and neurological problems will become an issue over time thanks to this terrible disease. It can certainly make your marriage become much more difficult. Here are a few tips on navigating the tough times with a partner suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Taking care of someone with this condition is tough. Caring for them properly requires a lot of your time. You will have to become much more involved as the condition progresses and gets worse over time.
You may be able to handle the daily care by yourself in the beginning. Over time, you may become overwhelmed as things will get slightly more difficult to deal with. If you are fortunate enough to have children that live within a short drive of your home, then you should consider asking them for help.
Hiring a professional to come into your home in order to help you is also a good idea. You could hire a medical professional in the form of a registered nurse to come in if you hours each day to help out. If permanent care is needed, then home care provider can even move into your home permanently.
With Alzheimer's disease, you will always need to be concerned about your partner experiencing mood swings and behavior changes. It is in everyone's best interests to avoid confusing or irritating Alzheimer's patients. You certainly don't want them to live in a household that is full of noise. Try to keep the volume on your TV or radio at a decent level.
Keeping in touch with loved ones is also important for Alzheimer's patients. Try to touch your partner whenever you can. You can do something simple such as putting your hand on his or her knee or hand while you're talking.
Providing medical care for your spouse is also very important. Make sure that you spouse goes to all of the appointments scheduled. So that you can keep updated directly from the doctor, it is best that you attend the appointments too.
When we get married, we vow to stay committed through sickness and in health. There will certainly be a lot of bad times in your partner is battling Alzheimer's disease. Don't forget your vows and commit to stay by your partner's side through thick and thin.
Kristie Brown writes on a variety of topics from health to technology. Check out her websites on Save My Marriage and www.marriage-success-secrets.com.
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