{"id":2799,"date":"2023-12-06T14:52:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T19:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:44:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:44:03","slug":"advocating-for-those-with-alzheimers-their-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/advocating-for-those-with-alzheimers-their-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocating for Those with Alzheimer\u2019s & Their Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Alzheimer\u2019s disease effects approximately 6 million people in the U.S., and with new cases diagnosed each year, it is a fast-growing illness. Alzheimer\u2019s disease leads to more deaths than both breast and prostate cancer combined, and this condition impacts loved ones as much as those who receive the diagnosis as an estimated 11 million people in the U.S. serve as unpaid caregivers to a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s. While those statistics are, frankly, terrifying, there is support and hope for those with Alzheimer\u2019s and their caregivers. As therapists, we want to spread awareness and advocate for those living with Alzheimer\u2019s and their caregivers. Specifically, therapists work to provide information about how the diagnosis impacts the emotional and cognitive health of those who are suffering from Alzheimer\u2019s and their loved ones. You can learn more in this blog or by reaching out to the knowledgeable team members at Lotus Psychology Group.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Impact of an Alzheimer\u2019s Diagnosis<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Alzheimer\u2019s disease is an incurable brain condition that often impacts people as they age. However, this is not a natural part of the aging process. Instead, it is a slow progressing disease that causes brain damage that accumulates over time. Early diagnosis may give physicians more options to slow the progression. The best way to receive an early diagnosis for Alzheimer\u2019s is to monitor the signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that precede Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia. Some of the common symptoms of MCI include:
\uf0b7 Slow to recall details, words, or images
\uf0b7 Increased impulsivity or poor decision making
\uf0b7 Forgetting to go to planned meetings or appointments
\uf0b7 Asking questions repeatedly and\/or forgetting the answers
\uf0b7 Getting easily lost or forgetting destinations
\uf0b7 Losing items
\uf0b7 Changes in personality
\uf0b7 Mood swings<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How an Alzheimer\u2019s Diagnosis Impacts Caregivers<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The children, spouses, and other loved ones who help care for people who have an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis take on a great deal of responsibility. This can lead to increased risk for:
\uf0b7 Chronic and severe stress
\uf0b7 Depression
\uf0b7 Anxiety
\uf0b7 Guilt or feelings of failure when they can\u2019t do it all on their own
\uf0b7 Health issues related to failure to make time for their needs
\uf0b7 Financial struggles
\uf0b7 Not feeling like they have enough time or energy for the rest of their responsibilities<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Benefits of Therapy as Part of Alzheimer\u2019s Continuum of Care<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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An Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis is difficult for those diagnosed with the condition and their caregivers. While many people don\u2019t consider therapy an important part of the treatment for Alzheimer\u2019s, counseling sessions actually make a big difference for the person struggling with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and their loved ones. Some of the benefits of including therapy in the Alzheimer\u2019s continuum of care include:
\uf0b7 Allow Alzheimer\u2019s patients and their loved ones to speak openly and honestly about the diagnosis
\uf0b7 Give those with an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis and their caregivers an outlet to work through difficult emotions or negative thoughts
\uf0b7 Provide a support system to help with the development of coping strategies and increased resilience
\uf0b7 Improve communication between Alzheimer\u2019s patients and their caregivers
\uf0b7 Instill a greater sense of stability and increase self-esteem<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whether you\u2019ve recently received an Alzheimer\u2019s diagnosis or you\u2019re the caregiver of someone who has, we\u2019re here to support you. If you\u2019d like to ask any questions or get started with therapy, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by calling (248) 957-8973<\/a>, emailing info@lotuspsychgroup.com<\/a>, or completing our contact form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Alzheimer\u2019s disease effects approximately 6 million people in the U.S., and with new cases diagnosed each year, it is a fast-growing illness. Alzheimer\u2019s disease leads to more deaths than both breast and prostate cancer combined, and this condition impacts loved ones as much as those who receive the diagnosis as an estimated 11 million people […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-psychology"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2799"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2802,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799\/revisions\/2802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lotuspsychgroup.com\/stagingnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}