1. What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

2. 5.3 Million

3. Progressive Degenerative

4. Leading public health crisis.

5. Sixth Leading Cause of Death

6. Who are Caregivers?

7. Over One-Half Million

8. “The caregiver years were hard. But I’m glad I had the chance to do something for my wife” (Reilly).

9. A Rewarding Experience…

10. …But Challenging…

11. Responsibility

12. Everyday Tasks

13. “Dealing with the patient’s anger and personality changes” (Young).

14. “The early and end stages [are] most stressful” (Hoyert, Mallick-Seltzer).

15. Individual Caregiving

16. Caregiver Burden

17. Gender Roles

18. The Average Caregiver

19. 15 Million Caregivers. 17 Billion hours.

20. “No professional assistance” (Young).

21. 50% 70%

22. Emotional Burden

23. Social Isolation

24. Strained Relationships

25. Support Systems

26. Professional Aid

27. “On duty around the clock” (Reilly).

28. Primary and Secondary Caregivers

29. Alternatives

30. Nursing Homes

31. $25,000

32. Adult Day Care

33. Benefits

34. Positives to Patients

40. Acknowledgements I would like to thank… Mrs. Ward Carolyn Eaton, my Mentor The residents at Harston Hall Stacey Bergmann, Activities Coordinator The staff at Harston Hall

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