After caring for my husband who suffered from dementia/Alzheimer's at a time when little was known about Alzheimer's, I am pleased to see an increasing amount of exposure on television about the disease.
As is common with Alzheimer's, many suffer from additional problems. My husband's were paranoid syndrome, schizophrenia, diabetes, cancer and many other ailments, some equally traumatic.
A book titled "The 24 Hour Day" helped me understand his problems and find a knowledgeable social worker from a neighboring city.
Becausing I know the disease is mind-bending, my prayers go out to today's caregivers.
Author: Kathryn Shroyer Groton
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