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For many, when they’re diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they first think, now what? <\/em>Of course, they’re often concerned about the progression of this disease, but in most cases, they think of their loved ones. How will their family and friends cope with the news? What impact of Alzheimer’s have on the ones they love the most?<\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s isn’t a disease which is easy to deal with by any means. There is no cure and based on individual differences, there are a lot of unknowns. Some respond to certain ‘treatments’ better than others, leading to a lot of what-if<\/em> scenarios. This is why an early diagnosis is such a positive experience.<\/p>\n

Being told you have Alzheimer’s is frightening, but as long as you are still functioning at a fairly high level, you can help your family and friends plan for the future. That way, the disease becomes less of a burden for those involved. It’s awful to describe this disease as a burden, but for those who live it, they understand that Alzheimer’s is challenging for everyone involved<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Common Disease That’s Tough to Swallow <\/strong><\/p>\n

With so many individuals now suffering from Alzheimer’s, we have become somewhat desensitized. Until we are directly or indirectly affected, it’s hard to understand how traumatic a diagnosis can be. For family and friends, they’re often not prepared for the journey ahead, as the relationship with their loved one changes.<\/p>\n

Family and friends may be involved in a number of different ways, as some are more hands on than others. For those who are full-time caregivers, they represent a large population of forgotten victims. Often thrown into this role without much experience, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is overwhelming \u2014 especially when they’re someone you love.<\/p>\n

As stated in a key study<\/a>, published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research<\/em>, 103 family caregivers were examined. Based on descriptive expressions, caring for a family member at home with Alzheimer’s disease, was experienced as:<\/p>\n