Let us not forget those who can no longer remember us: The faces of Alzheimer
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Luz Johanna Denisse Rivera Collazo, ADN, Nursing Department, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, USA
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Caregivers face many challenges, from understanding the illness to providing immediate care, or planning for the future. A person with Alzheimer's can be cared for in the home, but requires a balance between the care given to the patient and the other responsibilities of the family members.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Keywords | Alzheimer; Caregiver; Patient Care |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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