d middle stages of Alzheimers disease, people with the illness may be painfully aware of their intellectual failings and what is yet to come. At this stage and throughout the course of the illness, its vitally important to support their mental and emotional well being with the help of the doctor, social worker, or psychological counselor. Show them love affection and warmth as they make their journey (Alzheimers.com).DiscussionAge is a state of mind.Do not regret growing old.It is a privilege denied many ( Soukup, 1996).-Author unknownSince there are so few treatments for Alzheimers disease, many of the available therapies attempt to improve the quality of patients lives, keep them safe, and make caring for them easier. Support for the main family involved in caring for the victim is also important, and a doctor will help determine at what point the person with Alzheimers may need professional nursing care outside of the home. The responsibilities may become to stressful mentally and physically on the family, and they may need help. Most of us know very little about Alzheimers, and what we know is often incorrect. It will be helpful to the current author and to others to have an accurate body of knowledge in coping with a relative who has the disease. There will probably be no magic cures for Alzheimers disease, but considerable time and money are being spent to understand this illness, how its caused, and how best to care for people who have it.In society today, people are so worried about growing old, but it is a fact of life. Everyone will grow old, and everyone will die, some sooner than anticipated. We cant spend our lives dwelling on the fact of becoming old some day. We should enjoy life to its fullest, and love, share, and spend time with family and friends. There shouldnt be such a stereotype of old people, making it out to be such a horrible thing. The elderly should be admired and looked up to for everything theyve...
