Alzheimer’s Information for Families That are
Concerned Their Loved One Has Alzheimer's Disease
Over 70 percent of people with Alzheimer's live at home. And
almost 75 percent of their care is provided by families and
friends. Undiagnosed Alzheimers can be upsetting and confusing
for the family. Researched advice helps families learn how
to cope with the disease and begin care of a loved one.
Statistics tell us that an estimated 4.5 million Americans
have Alzheimer’s Disease. Over 70 percent of people
with Alzheimer's live at home. Also that almost 75 percent
of their care is provided by families and friends.
All of this is just statistics, until it hits close to home,
as Jeannie Crabtree, a natural health practitioner and certified
acupuncturist, found out.
Jeannie Crabtree said, “Six of my relatives had been
diagnosed with Alzheimer's over several years. Two Uncles
and two Aunts. Then two of my cousins, one male and one female,
just a few years older than myself were diagnosed. One living
Aunt now does not recognize even her children."
“I began to have more concern about my mother. She was
beginning to show some signs of forgetfulness and yet it seemed
like more than just forgetfulness. If my mom did end up diagnosed
with Alzheimer's, I wondered what would I do about her finances
and her care. I wanted to find out more about Dementia and
Alzheimer's and what the impact would have on family and any
of my siblings that became a caretaker, so I started doing
more research. I wanted to be informed and prepared.”
As Crabtree began her research she found very good information
to share with others. She shares this on her website in an
ebook called “The Alzheimer’s Guide” The
ebook has been put together to help many people that are having
to take a look at their parents and relatives, making decisions
about their care and finances.
The "Alzheimer's Disease Guide" is good to have
at the holiday season when family gathers together, so that
the information can be discussed among family members.
For those with known Alzheimers in the family, the ebook includes
suggestions of 100 ways to spend time with someone with Alzheimer’s.
For more details on “The Alzheimer’s Guide”
be sure to visit the website:
http://www.jeanniecrabtree.com/alzheimers/alzheimers-guide.html
Phone: 1-541-997-9572
Website: http://www.jeanniecrabtree.com
