Alzheimer's Support

We can support the people who are suffering from this Alzheimer's by saying about the disease, its symptoms and signs, how to give care for Alzheimer's, etc. There are many support groups through out the world, which are supporting the people who are suffering from this Alzheimer's disease and family members by saying about the disease and also helping in collecting funds for the research to this non cure disease. Alzheimer's disease causes due to progressive disorder of brain. The area of brain that controls memory, thinking, and language will get affected because of this Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is named after the German doctor Alois Alzheimer. He found changes in nerves of brain who died because of unusual illness of brain. He found plaques and tangles in her brain. There is a loss of nerve cells, which plays vital role in memory and other mental abilities.

There are some symptoms and signs through which we can recognize this disease. They are problem in thinking, problem in language, problem in walking, wandering during nights, poor in taking judgments, forgetting things just happened now, forgetting names of the friends and family members. There are seven stages in this Alzheimer's disease. But there are three main stages. They are mild stage, which will be for 2 to 4 years, which is also called as forgetful stage. The second stage is medium stage, which is called as confusional stage, and it will be there for 2 to 10 years. The final and last stage is severe stage it will be there till death. At this last stage more care and concern should be given to the people who are effecting from this Alzheimer's disease, as the memory stage of brain will be worsen and control on memory will be lost.

Here are some tips for starting the support process:

• Arm yourself with knowledge - The more you understand about a condition the better equipped you will be to support someone. This and many other websites provide a great way to learn about Alzheimer's.
• Don't avoid the person
• As you would like to be treated - See the person first, not the illness. Know that your help, love and support is invaluable.
• Longer Term Support
• Expect change
• Don't avoid talking about the illness
• Stay Cool
• Ask open questions
• Look after yourself
• Don't take over - Remember, just because someone has Alzheimer's disease does not mean that people have to take over decision making, choices and responsibity from them.

Alzheimer's awareness bracelets are available at Alzheimer's organization through which we can give support to the people who are suffering from this Alzheimer's disease. There are many Alzheimer's support groups through out the world to help people in knowing about this Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms and care that should be given to Alzheimer's.