The toll of Alzheimer's disease on caregivers

Nearly 16 million Americans care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. A new study provides a look at the toll the disease can take on those caregivers. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

[@ZOD..]

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[@jensmom604]

My father had Alzheimer's. The last few months of his life he was in a nursing home. He needed a level of care I could not provide. As an only child, I had no backup. I felt like this man, that I was dying.

[@michaelterrell5061]

I am very sorry for your loss. I’m sure things aren’t as bad as they seen, and I am sure that he loved you very much.

[@robbiejsemperfi1033]

I really feel for you. I'm not an only child but I get little to no help from my siblings. It sounds terrible, but in some ways, I look forward to the day I can put her in a nursing home. Then I feel guilty about it.

[@terraalbritton6405]

We took care of my grandfather with Alzheimers at home after my grandmother died. I had 2 sisters and my working parents to share the load. I cannot imagine doing it alone. I am so sorry. Your dad knows you did your best.

[@BlueDotRedSea]

I am in the process of getting my mom in to see a neurologist. Sometimes she will ask the same question repeatedly and has forgotten how to do things she once knew how to. I am also an only child. Sorry for your pain.

[@MegaCaprice123]

Poor man. He should have some financial help from the government. He is on the edge of a nervous breakdown and still working in his seventies!! My heart goes out to him. He needs help and support before he keels over, himself. Such an amazing husband as well.

[@dimitylong792]

What a great husband you are!!!💐 I care for my dad, he's 83 now and what a great example you are for many of us to continue to care and love our helpless family members🌺🌹🌷

[@toalasgang1606]

Dimity Long lñlliu7 Bgnotovoas deEcuDor

[@robbiejsemperfi1033]

I recently moved my mom in with me because of this disease. I'm in tears watching this video. I need help. As the oldest son, it's my responsibility. I haven't had my house to myself in years, and I feel trapped. I'm 40 years old, little to no help from siblings. It really hit me hard this morning. She's only 64, so I have another year before she gets on Medicare. Then what? She may live with this for years. Do I put her in a nursing home? Do I just sacrifice what's left of my middle age? I just can't keep up. Just keeping track of her meds is a full-time job, and she blames me for having to take them. I want my life back, but I can't abandon my mother. It's the biggest dilemma of my life and it's killing me. I just want to disappear for a while.

[@Pretchiglade]

I’m sorry 😢, how are you doing as today?

[@destroygaryfunky7053]

What caregivers need to understand is that they are not abandoning their loved one,......this insidious disease has taken away their loved one already. There needs to be better support for caregivers. An understanding that placing the Alzheimer's patient in a facility may be the only way to save the caregiver. This disease causes untold sadness.

[@khaotictrash]

I think it’s more that they’re worried about their loved one potentially being abused and/or neglected in a nursing home and they’d never know it’s happening. Elder abuse is a serious issue, Alzheimer’s patients are vulnerable and that can make them easy targets to abusers.

[@pamelacondila7828]

My mom has Dementia/Alzheimer's which is close to final stage, I'm not sure if I can put her in a care facility, Because of the horror and nightmare stories I hear about care facilities

[@seebertha]

Wonder who is going to pay for the care to be in a nursing home? The care is not free. The man is already working h I to his seventies. If he can not pay someone to come in an HElp. He can not afford a nursing home. Dementia you get no help whatsoever., far as I know.

[@ninasandersson3522]

It is so sad. Here in Sweden healthcare is free. No one should go bancrupt when they are sick.

[@KimJungGooner]

America has become a third world country, at least for the poor and lower classes. It's only a paradise of you're upper class.

[@jenbee1697]

The US is so far behind when it comes to healthcare. Senior citizens don’t get the care they deserve or need.

[@dadsc10]

this is all so true, i moved home to take care of my mom after this diagnosis , as it progressed , the stress on me got so much worse, i could only leave her for short periods, total care, and also learned how to be a hairdresser , dressing, washing, everything, but we did it together and i would not put her in a nursing home, my physical and mental health has become so bad, i lost her in september of 2020, the sadness and depression continues, but i would do it all over again, no regrets , you have one mother one father one wife or husband, one word, Love , R I P mom i love you xo

[@afa6361]

May God bless you.

[@dajwe216]

The husband is a Saint for taking care of his Alzheimer’s ridden wife the way he is!

[@yvonne.stewart2745]

You are a amazing husband and took your vows to heart. So caring and loving. I know how it feels to be a care taker and yes it takes a toll on your body physically and mentally. Please try and take care of yourself by at least getting so many hours for yourself. Not easy but very much needed.

[@lndsyg]

As a caregiver in a nursing home I feel for these families 🥺 and I do my absolute best that their loved one is being well taken care of when they are with me 💞

[@pmcpmc8005]

My grandfather died of this disease. It took a heavy toll on my 88 year old grandmother.

[@christinaculver5678]

I took care of both my grandparents before they passed. My grandmother had dementia and probably alzheimer’s but she would not go to that appointment. It was really hard because I was sick at the time and couldn’t get the daughters to come help much. It’s so important to get relief from a relative or friend because it can feel overwhelming with no help.

[@oscardaone]

I’m taking care of my mother. She has Alzheimer’s and it’s already taken a toll on my. I only managed to get help from a another caretaker for one day. Lucky we have her insurance to cover everything but, now my own health is at risk. I’ve been the sole caregiver for her. All that weight and pressure can eventually get to you. Please don’t carry all the burden. I strongly recommend taking turns when taking care of a loved one.

[@terminator7541]

Take care same with me

[@yung_Latios]

Can feel this man's pain. It sucks. I was a caregiver for my dad but I had to work and take care of him at the same time. I had no help. My family pretended to care but they were never there when I needed them. I lived with my dad so when I came home from work, I couldn't even go to sleep. My dad had all of the lights on including the tv. I left it on all night otherwise he would start going insane. It was hell, not to mention he left the stove on, could never get him to want to shower and would always wander off. It was too much for me. I couldn't look after him with no help. He's in a nursing home now. I'm so busy with work that I can only see him once a week. Absolute horrid disease. I feel so bad for him. He was the strongest man I knew but alzheimer's took it all away from him.

[@pch2230]

Constantly trying to second guess problems, repeating things over and over again even though you know they're just going to be forgotten, having no life of your own. It's utterly exhausting.

[@marialehew5268]

It's sad that the cost of care for dementia patients is triple that of any normal person going into a elderly home. It makes it nearly impossible for loved ones to get the help they do desperately need. I work in healthcare and work with dementia patients and it's heartbreaking. So many of their loved ones give up. It breaks my heart.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

He is such a great husband. I want a husband as such. He really loves her.

[@Balonishell]

Powerful man. God bless.

[@WizardOfHumor1989]

My maternal grandmother had alzheimers disease. Not long after my grandparents moved in with my aunt and uncle, my grandfather died of a heart attack in 1995 less than a month shy of his 82nd birthday. Like most caregivers, caring for his alzheimer's stricken wife took the toll of his health. My grandmother lived her remaining couple and a half years under my aunt and uncle's care. When my parents and sisters and I (who were young children at the time) made occasional visits, she was under their round the clock/24/7 care and it was often somewhat disturbing to see my grandmother this sick. She was immobile, couldn't function, and was 90% silent. My sisters and I knew very little what was happening to her medically. My mother would also volunteer to help care for her. My grandmother died in March 1998 at age 83, not long after my 9th birthday. To this day, my mom still misses her parents.

[@borderlord]

I'm in the same situation with my mother here in the UK

[@Loveroffood41]

As a CNA I understand what this guy is dealing with and having to take care of someone with Alzheimer's you have times where the patient or resident if they're in a facility Well one minute be the sweetest most loving person next minute want to beat the crap out of you and it can be scary sometimes.

[@jh9391]

This is terrifying.

[@tinaw.7493]

Hardest thing I've ever done for a parent but now that shes gone to heaven I'm lost, my life was all her 🙏

[@jeffersonferreirafaclube7746]

igrotum is a testament to progress in Alzheimers research, providing hope and significant improvements in cognitive abilities.

[@tommyrenda7724]

This guy really ment it. When they asked for better or for worst.

[@LimOns12-md9rr]

igrotum is not just a treatment; its a breakthrough in Alzheimers care. Experiencing tangible improvements in cognitive function and mental sharpness.

[@mariejackie68]

A good man

[@kaaay3675]

His lip literally quivered. That poor poor couple.

[@ninjasipad7924]

There should be lots more information and help for caregivers. As dedicated as we are we are also physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted

[@natevic1867]

What a husband ❤

[@user-mf8do3yb6d]

He is such a great husband. I want a husband as such. He really loves her. here from psy classes

[@jhenealika2255]

I’m cryinggg

[@SwissTanuki]

You know America we Europeans mostly think you're a great country but common... health care is a human right.

[@robertwheeler5125]

What about The toll of Alzheimer's disease on the victim who is aware of the condition?

[@onthehill3381]

I feel like my mother is pulling me into the grave with her.

[@corinned1096]

So sad

[@ericmartin7603]

Eventually, it becomes too much.

[@seeharvester]

That's what "family" means. You sacrifice for those that did the same for you.

[@edithbell1628]

Wow🙏

[@ingehumphries8039]

Well, we are all dying. As soon as we were born our death clock started to tic

[@Darded132]

Do you suffer from mental challenges or disabilities? 🤨

[@marvmahuka9531]

That was just a band aid

[@danielgolarz674]

CBS please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL

[@dangeorge5947]

' snowlakes and the return from alzheimers 2 ' now on youtube

[@janetsavona3542]

I would never get sick over someone else If they need a home they need it

[@brothertn708]

You’re selfish but that’s a good thing, we should all be selfish

[@jennifercarie]

MEDICAID WAIVER!!! Look it up in your state. I took care of my mom for 4 years. 4 long good but exhausting years. I don't regret a second of it, tho. She was and still is, the love of my life. But my God in heaven gave me such support. I couldn't have done it without a care giver. I eventually got approved 24 hour PAID BY MY STATE care giver support. And that I chose! She was a young family friend and CNA. I promise ya'll... It's possible. Please message me if you want me to help you in your state. I had a gal from FL I emailed to help me. She was on a youtube vid and I just begged her for help. So I want to pay it forward if I can. It takes a village sometimes to navigate through this robbing disease. Just know, it can be done by what we've all learned. Lean on support groups and resources. I Love all of you that are doing the hard work. You'll feel all of it once they've passed, I promise. No regret and all relief that you took the best care you could for them while they were here. xoxoxoxo .