McNair Tracy
Tracy McNair, BSN, RN, is a Graduate Student, Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Home Healthc Now. 2015 Sep;33(8):425-30. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000000279.
Alzheimer's disease affects the emotional, physical, and financial aspects of caregivers' lives. Healthcare providers have an opportunity to improve the lives of both caregivers and patients by helping caregivers understand how to best cope with symptoms of the disease. Teaching for caregivers should provide an understanding of the progression of the disease and its symptoms, how to cope with difficult behaviors and avoid triggers, appropriate use of medication and common side effects, and the use of a routine as a means to decrease stress for the caregiver and the patient. Finding ways to intervene early rather than performing crisis management may prevent adverse consequences for the patient and the caregiver.
阿尔茨海默病会影响照料者生活的情感、身体和经济方面。医疗保健提供者有机会通过帮助照料者了解如何最好地应对该疾病的症状来改善照料者和患者双方的生活。对应照料者的培训应让他们了解疾病的进展及其症状、如何应对困难行为并避免触发因素、药物的正确使用和常见副作用，以及利用日常安排来减轻照料者和患者的压力。设法尽早进行干预而非进行危机管理，可能会避免给患者和照料者带来不良后果。
