In 2015, approximately 47 million people around the nation were evaluated to have dementia (McGill). Alzheimer’s is a common form of dementia characterized by memory lapses, emotional instability, confusion, and loss of mental ability that can occur in middle or old age due to changes in the brain. It destroys memory and other important mental functions. There are health concerns due to the lack of effective treatment options. It is a serious brain disease that affects people worldwide. Sometimes it is confused with other disorders like multiple personality disorders or schizophrenia; however, in Alzheimer’s disease, high levels of certain proteins in and out of brain cells make it difficult for brain cells to communicate with one another and
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It was stated that, “People with dementia leaving hospitals after compulsory treatment are likely to have a high level of need, requiring intensive support from health and social services”(“As Long As It Takes”). Money speaks louder than concerns in a person standard, and this is not fair. There is a mental health bill proposal for having free aftercare for those in need. Therefore, it is important to draft a bill that will allow free aftercare treatments. No one should have to pay for necessary compulsory and after care services, for it leaves patients in debt. People with Alzheimer’s disease need intensive care and support. It may be very expensive for the patients and their family members. If there were to be more data and studies on the disease people would not have to be worrying about these situations and their expenses. There are many other options then just dealing with the fact that there might not be any cures but that does not necessarily mean there cannot be any helpful treatments …show more content…
According to Brian Bethune, “For almost a decade, Statistics Canada has reported that more than half of those caring for elderly relatives confess to feelings of exhaustion and depression.” However, why is it that even though they get overwhelmed with their relatives or patients that they still end up allowing their patients to get lost or wander off. The caregiver’s job is to watch the patient, take care of them, and make sure nothing severe occurs to them. There are in fact published studies that suggest that patients with Alzheimer’s disease have a high level of need and require intensive support from their caregivers. Yet, these results are contradicted by people who believe there is no escaping the sickness that is emotionally draining for those watching the patients as they look to see what awaits them in the
It was stated that, “People with dementia leaving hospitals after compulsory treatment are likely to have a high level of need, requiring intensive support from health and social services”(“As Long As It Takes”). Money speaks louder than concerns in a person standard, and this is not fair. There is a mental health bill proposal for having free aftercare for those in need. Therefore, it is important to draft a bill that will allow free aftercare treatments. No one should have to pay for necessary compulsory and after care services, for it leaves patients in debt. People with Alzheimer’s disease need intensive care and support. It may be very expensive for the patients and their family members. If there were to be more data and studies on the disease people would not have to be worrying about these situations and their expenses. There are many other options then just dealing with the fact that there might not be any cures but that does not necessarily mean there cannot be any helpful treatments …show more content…
According to Brian Bethune, “For almost a decade, Statistics Canada has reported that more than half of those caring for elderly relatives confess to feelings of exhaustion and depression.” However, why is it that even though they get overwhelmed with their relatives or patients that they still end up allowing their patients to get lost or wander off. The caregiver’s job is to watch the patient, take care of them, and make sure nothing severe occurs to them. There are in fact published studies that suggest that patients with Alzheimer’s disease have a high level of need and require intensive support from their caregivers. Yet, these results are contradicted by people who believe there is no escaping the sickness that is emotionally draining for those watching the patients as they look to see what awaits them in the