A new study showing caregivers are three times more frustrated when the senior needing care had Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, comes as no surprise to Leanne Jones, the Prince George support and education co-ordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C.
"Supporting a person with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is a challenging responsibility that can feel overwhelming throughout the different stages of the disease," she said.
The findings come from CIHI research with more than 130,000 seniors.
People who care for someone with dementia often talk about feeling guilty, even when others reassure them that they are doing the best they can, said Jones.
"They believe that it is their responsibility to provide all the care, all the time."
To further help Prince George families coping with the impact of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, the society runs local support and information groups - one for family caregivers and one for people in the early stages of the disease.
For information contact contact Jones at the Prince George Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-564-7533 or [email protected]
