The first key characteristic of success as a caregiver is performance as well as staying connected with patients. …show more content…
Residents sixty-five and older may have diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease in which is progressive attacks the brain's nerve cells leading to loss of memory, language skills and can cause behavioral changes, it is also one of the leading causes of dementia. Dementia is a chronic disorder that can be caused by other diseases such as Alzheimer’s and can have a huge decline in mental health that can affect the individuals’ abilities to perform normal tasks in their everyday life. Which is why there are long term care and caregivers. The disease can start with memory loss, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. It is recommended to keep informed of the diseases to improve the care for residents and loved ones and for the success of the career in the long