A patient is a family that needs help. The family includes children, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews ... Referring to the currently estimated 800 000 patients in France and by taking an average of 3 family around a patient, more than 2 400 000 people who are concerned more or less directly by Alzheimer's disease. It is a major problem for society.
In Western countries, the family has limited resources in time to give the patient the support it needs more and more continues as the evolution of the disease. Yet, in 70% of cases, the family that supports the patient and allows him to stay at home.
It has recognized the contribution of these caregivers' natural 'and professionals realize that the "Aid for caregivers" is probably one of the ways to meet this enormous public health challenge.
Demographically, the age group most affected (80 years and over) is growing. We must therefore urgently improve the system of care for people with Alzheimer's, and especially their families.
Information, training groups, respite opportunities (day care, or for specific periods) are the main ways to close for revitalization and cope with their tasks with efficiency and humanity.
In Western countries, the family has limited resources in time to give the patient the support it needs more and more continues as the evolution of the disease. Yet, in 70% of cases, the family that supports the patient and allows him to stay at home.
It has recognized the contribution of these caregivers' natural 'and professionals realize that the "Aid for caregivers" is probably one of the ways to meet this enormous public health challenge.
Demographically, the age group most affected (80 years and over) is growing. We must therefore urgently improve the system of care for people with Alzheimer's, and especially their families.
Information, training groups, respite opportunities (day care, or for specific periods) are the main ways to close for revitalization and cope with their tasks with efficiency and humanity.
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