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    ...areas explored in:  he used to be Somebody,

A Journey Into Alzheimer's Disease Through the Eyes of A Caregiver

• Facing the reality of the diagnosis and finding a sense of accomplishment and peace in spite of the constraints of this illness.

• Coping with developing behaviors: sleeplessness -wandering - repetitive speech - hygiene/incontinence - combativeness, sexuality.

• Adapting the living environment to meet the needs of the family member and the caregiver.

• Humor as a survival technique.

• Family dynamics.

• Importance of legal documentation, such as power of attorney, medical power of attorney, living wills etc.

• Grieving issues and recognizing the grieving process.

• Challenging prevailing attitudes.

• Developing a support system and finding respite.

• Making the hard choices in care.

• Learning to see the inherent value in someone who is less and less able to communicate.

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