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Fundamentos de las Voluntades Anticipadas

En situaciones en las que su ser querido no puede hablar por sí mismo, el personal médico recurrirá a los familiares más próximos para obtener ayuda para tomar decisiones importantes en materia de salud. Es importante que los deseos de su ser querido sobre cómo responder en una situación médica grave se conozcan de antemano a través de varios documentos, como una directiva anticipada y un testamento vital.

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Servicio Privado y Cuidado de Acompañantes

Los servicios de “cuidado privado” y “cuidado de acompañante” tienen como objetivo ayudar a su ser querido a realizar de manera segura las actividades cotidianas, como el cuidado personal, la preparación de comidas, la limpieza de la casa y ofrecerle compañía. Estos servicios también pueden ofrecer un descanso a los cuidadores, que pueden aprovechar el tiempo para estar solos. A continuación, se incluye una lista de empresas locales recomendadas de cuidado privado y de acompañante que pueden resultarle útiles en su camino como cuidador.

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Comprender los cambios emocionales de la enfermedad de Alzheimer

Para comprender completamente cómo la enfermedad de Alzheimer afecta las emociones de un individuo, debemos comprender qué partes del cerebro afecta la enfermedad de Alzheimer y qué partes no. Ese desequilibrio conduce a síntomas emocionales comunes, que incluyen depresión y apatía, ansiedad, miedo y agitación. La capacidad de sentir miedo y ansiedad, junto con la incapacidad de controlar la respuesta emocional, crea la posibilidad de respuestas emocionales exageradas o malestar inesperado.

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¿Por dónde empezar?

Como nuevo cuidador de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer, sin duda existen preocupaciones sobre lo que este diagnóstico significa para su ser querido. Pero lo más probable es que también tenga preguntas sobre lo que significa este diagnóstico para usted y su familia. A continuación te explicamos cómo empezar.

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Caregiver Burnout: How to Cope

Caregiving for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and it comes with a risk of what is known as “Caregiver Burnout.” With caregiver burnout, you are in a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may also be coupled with a change in your attitude towards your caregiving role, from one of positive, caring, and rewarding to one of feeling negative, unconcerned, and resentful.

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Planning for a Funeral

It’s a curious aspect of American culture that while it is inevitable that everyone will die at some point in their life, no one seems very eager to plan for that eventuality. But, talking to your loved one now about funeral plans, no matter how far off, will save you a large amount of aggravation and uncertainty in the future.

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Facing the Grief of Caregiving

It is common for family caregivers helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease to feel a profound sense of grief for all that is lost to this disease. Loss of interest in activities we previously found rewarding and enjoyable are lessened or no longer enjoyable. This is often seen in depression but can also be attributed to a profound loss. Here’s how to cope.

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Adult Day Centers

“Adult Day” centers are intended to help provide care and companionship for your loved one who needs assistance or supervision throughout the day. Adult Day can provide valuable respite to caregivers while encouraging socialization and engagement for your loved one. Here is a list of local adult day centers that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

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Private Duty and Companion Care

“Private Duty Care” and “Companion Care” are services intended to help your loved one to safely get through day-to-day activities such as personal care, preparing meals, housecleaning, and offering companionship. These services can also offer a break for caregivers, who can use the time to be on their own. Here is a list of recommended local private duty and companion care companies that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

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