Alzheimer's Research Paper

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Anybody may be capable of telling a story, however, all stories are unique within how the stories are told. Whether a story regarding the Vietnam War, World War I, World War II, or several different events, contains various effects dealing with the particular event. Most of the population does not realize that Alzheimer’s is a popular event to question someone, since dealing with Alzheimer’s may be tragic. Not all stories about dealing with Alzheimer’s may be tragic, a few may be an enjoyable experience. Being in existence alongside someone known infinitely, there is a notable difference in how their behavior, attitude, and memory changes. Alzheimer’s disease contain three stages. Mid/early stage lasts two to four years, involving frequent …show more content…
My family grew together, expanding knowledge on how to perform manageable care. A few evenings my family would get together and devote a few hours shadowing on how to perform these management tasks. Glancing back to the past, my grandfather discovered his Alzheimer’s during stage one, which implied that he has a few years ahead of him.
While watching over my grandfather, patience needs to be obtained. When starting a conversation with my grandfather he does not quite retain what he has just told someone. Repetition may occur among most sentences stated. Occasionally he will believe an event happened in a particular order, in reality the event did not occur in the particular order he has stated it has happened. Practically when one will leave him alone for a small amount of time, one will leave a note on the kitchen counter explain where one went, and when one will be back.
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In other terms there may be a particular person by their side when they are bathing, as well as grooming. Since my grandfather is in stage one of Alzheimer’s, my family had never had to help him bathe and dress. My father would normally help him bathe if there was ever an occasion in which he would need help, such as surgery. Whenever he gets dressed for the day, he normally will wear the same shirt that he wore the other day. My grandmother would laugh and tell him that his outfit does not match. My grandfather laughs back and finds something else to wear for the day. “Sometimes it is hard having a grandfather with Alzheimer’s. Since it is such a hard disease that cab advance quickly, when there is no way of knowing. In matter of fact, it is upsetting when he does not remember things, but luckily it has not gotten to the point where he does not remember who we are and I am thankful for that

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