Health organizations the world over have declared July 2nd through the 8th Alzheimer’s Awareness Week.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 10 million Americans are caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or similar dementia. Looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be an emotionally draining experience. A caregiver often watches helplessly as the mind of a spouse or parent deteriorates. As their ability to perform once-simple tasks declines, an Alzheimer’s sufferer may turn their frustration outward. But there are steps a caregiver can take to put them at ease.
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