Track Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

Description

Low self-esteem is a common problem in people with Alzheimer's disease . On the one hand, it might seem reasonable, or at least understandable. Without treatment, Alzheimer's disease is usually a devastating illness, so the prospect of bad things happening can cause people to feel that they have been harmed. But the sense of low self-esteem can be part of the illness itself, especially in people in whom Alzheimer's disease cannot be separated from depression . In this way, low self-esteem can be not just a common problem, but a difficult one in people with Alzheimer's disease. It is not yet clear how commonly low self-esteem responds to specific Alzheimer's disease treatment, or how often it requires specific treatment itself, such as treatment for depression.

Even with specific treatment, getting improvement can be tricky. However, you can help by reassuring the person that you care for. This is not just a matter of telling them that they can do things if they try. If you can reassure them in a coaching style (and not a nagging style) this can be a big help. It is also a matter of pointing out to them the good things that they have done whenever possible. In short, a coaching strategy - motivating people to do things, and then praising them when they have done things well - is a reasonable thing for caregivers to do to counteract low self-esteem.

In todays busy world, keeping track of symptoms can be a challenge to say the least. That's why we've developed SymptomGuide^TM. By taking a more active role, you can better understand how a symptom is affecting everyday life and you can communicate this knowledge with others who are involved.

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