Humans today suffer from all kinds of illnesses, some of which are irreversible and have no cure. One of those is Alzheimer’s disease, which is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to perform the simplest of tasks. Right now, in America alone, there are over 5 million people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Caregivers of dementia sufferers know the difficulties their patients face on a daily basis, and thus patience, empathy, and compassion are prerequisites for this type of role.
