Alzheimer's disease results in an increase in the number of families that must serve as caregivers. Explain the impact that Alzheimer's disease has on caregivers and how they can be helped.

What will be an ideal response?

Although the majority of Alzheimer's patients are institutionalized toward the end of the disease, until that time, family are responsible for the caretaking. Caregivers are at high risk of social isolation and developing depression. Caregivers are also at risk of abusing medications, and are prone to stress, physical pain, and compromised health. Caregivers can be supported through counseling and supportive therapy. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points total, 5 for impact, 5 for support.