One of the resources they provide is contact to sources that are associated with the disease, such as other families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. During J’s episode, his wife called the head of the Alzheimer’s Association in Macon to explain the current situation. She explained to J’s wife that his agitation stemmed from the changing weather. She further explained that Alzheimer’s patients are extremely sensitive to change. Afterwards J’s wife called the on-call hospice nurse. The nurse arrived after me and convinced J that he needed to take his medication. As she pulled J’s wife to the side, I stayed by J’s beside and made sure he finished his food and drank all his water. I overheard the nurse explain options for J including nursing homes. After J finished his food, I sang hymnals and told him
One of the resources they provide is contact to sources that are associated with the disease, such as other families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. During J’s episode, his wife called the head of the Alzheimer’s Association in Macon to explain the current situation. She explained to J’s wife that his agitation stemmed from the changing weather. She further explained that Alzheimer’s patients are extremely sensitive to change. Afterwards J’s wife called the on-call hospice nurse. The nurse arrived after me and convinced J that he needed to take his medication. As she pulled J’s wife to the side, I stayed by J’s beside and made sure he finished his food and drank all his water. I overheard the nurse explain options for J including nursing homes. After J finished his food, I sang hymnals and told him