My loved one has Alzheimer's

It's important to develop a plan to care for a loved one. In this video, David, a caregiver for his wife with Alzheimer's disease, shares helpful, heartfelt tips to maintain a happy, healthy outlook.

Transcript

00:00

Linda was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about five years ago. So my role has changed, but it's still a very happy marriage.

00:09

And it's-- we keep moving forward. [PIANO MUSIC] I had to get our daughter.

00:16

I had to explain that mom has Alzheimer's. It was very emotional. I tried to sign up with every clinical trial,

00:24

but the disease had progressed too far. Not one caregiver can do this. It's impossible.

00:31

You need a core of people that care and really help. My outlook is help her in any way possible.

00:40

Never ever get mad. If you have to answer the same question 10 times, you answer it 10 times.

00:46

It's not killing you. It's the person with Alzheimer's who is the one that is brave and doing the best they can.

00:52

I'd say the treatment now is we are very, very happy together. We hold hands.

00:59

We hug. We exercise whenever she's able to. Is any of it going to cure the Alzheimer's?

01:07

The answer is no. But does it make it fun? It really does. OK, it's him.

01:15

[LAUGHS] It also, I think, slows the progression as much as possible. I like you. It doesn't get better than that.

01:23

Being realistic, the disease progresses. Stay as healthy as you can, and hope for a cure.