Stage 3
This is the hardest stage for the caregiver. The loved one affected with Alzheimer's is likely to experience increased loss of mobility, lack of coordination, decreased appetite, and will need help in bathing, dressing and using the bathroom. It is real sad to see your loved one this way, but you will have to have patience as you help them with their daily activities. They will not know you at all, and that is very heart breaking. You need to focus on what abilities they still can do and watch how you talk and respond to them. Just like a child, when you are crabby they will be also They are dying and even though you may be upset with the idea of their death, you need to keep a positive outlook so that you demeanor doesn't show them you are upset. You need to touch them with affectionate ways, and continue to tell them that you love them. You will be giving them comfort and they really need it.
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
An Imprint of James A Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com