According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 85% of older Americans have one or more chronic condition. This also applies to the one in five adults that AARP estimates serve as unpaid family caregivers. Sadly, many of them have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, which can be quite challenging to deal with. Fainting due to dehydration, falls and other forms of accidental trauma are reported to be the leading cause of hospitalization for Alzheimer’s patients, even though they are preventable. If you are caring for a loved one, it’s important you get some respite care as the stress can be intense, particularly if you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
