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Enfermedad de Alzheimer y Cuido al Final de la Vida
Como cuidador de una persona con Alzheimer, le ha tocado vivir el «largo adiós»: ver cómo su ser querido se va perdiendo poco a poco a medida que su mente atraviesa un deterioro implacable. Una vez que la enfermedad avanza hacia la etapa grave o avanzada, el deterioro físico cobra protagonismo y reduce aún más las capacidades de su ser querido. En esta fase, su papel es más importante que nunca, ya que debe asegurarse de que el fallecimiento de su ser querido esté libre de dolor y de sufrimientos excesivos.
Alzheimer's disease and Care at the End-of-Life
As an Alzheimer's caregiver, you have been asked to live the “long good-bye” – watching your loved one slowly being lost as their mind moves through its relentless decline. Once the disease progresses towards the “severe” or “late” stage, physical decline begins to take over and further reduce your loved one’s abilities. Your role at this time has never been more important, as you need to ensure that your loved one’s death is free of pain and excess suffering.
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