I visited with friends yesterday, two of whom lost both parents to Alzheimer's. While my family has been thus far untouched, I have heard the heartbreaking stories from friends for years. The progression of the disease and the emotional trauma of the caregiver leave one to wonder, "Must we assume they (the afflicted) have no memory of the way it used to be?" How much of the angry behavior is responsive to being removed from their homes or familiar surroundings? How much of the lack of appetite may simply be a desire for something tastier, chocolate, or a glass of wine?
Read this article and weigh in.
New Ground in Alzheimer's Care
