The Alzheimer dilemma.

Alzheimer’s. It’s classed as a physical disease. Alzheimer’s Disease. But from my perspective, it’s more like a mental illness. Highlighted by often bizarre behavior. Over which the Alzheimer-riddled have virtually no control.  They ultimately need expert care. Round-the-­clock. And sadly, don’t always get it. For a variety of reasons. Including cost. And inept care-givers. Seems to me there’s a societal obligation to do something about it. A good start would be more training programs. For care-givers. And widespread day-care centers – staffed by dementia professionals – as a caring option. That would allow 24/7 in-home care-givers opportunities to obtain much-needed rest breaks. –Jim Broede