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From the issue: October 2009 Quarterly
The Family that Sticks Together, Survives Alzheimer’s
by Jennifer Bergstrom
As they celebrated his birthday, John’s family felt a sense of dread. They knew his Alzheimer’s disease was advancing, but they really didn’t know what to do to get ready. It seemed like they were just standing in the path of a big wave of grief, and they didn’t know how to build a boat. John’s wife Judy, and his three adult children, had to make some decisions. The only problem was, that they had no idea where to begin.
Most, if not all families that find they are in this situation, feel just like John’s family. Surely there are some things we should be doing…but what? Here are some tips that an Aegis Living executive director set up, that will help you pull it all together.
First and foremost, decide as a family that you will work very hard at cooperation. This situation is difficult enough, and it’s likely that some will not get their way. It’s imperative that you make compromises, and commit wholly to cooperation. This one choice alone will help provide Mom enormous relief. The last thing she needs is conflict between her kids.
Here’s a checklist of things that need to be addressed:
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