Caring for the caregivers.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1999

Abstract

Although direct care of the patient with Alzheimer's disease remains the focus of the physician's concern, the importance of evaluating and responding to the needs of that patient's caregivers cannot be ignored. Osteopathic physicians provide a truly holistic approach to treatment of the patient with Alzheimer's disease when that treatment includes the care of the entire family. This article provides a brief overview of the major issues affecting caregiving for the patient with Alzheimer's disease. It describes the warning signs of caregiver burnout; and it provides guidelines for accessing resources available to assist the caregivers.

Publication Title

Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Volume

99

Issue

9 Suppl

First Page

S17

Last Page

20

Comments

This article was published in Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Volume 99, Issue 9 Suppl, Pages S17-20.

The published version is available at http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2099480.

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