An estimated 4.5 to 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's, more than double since 1980. 1 in 10 Americans say they have a family member with Alzheimer's, and 1 in 3 know someone with the disease.

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The stress of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's results in 25 percent of family caregivers having at least one emergency room or hospital visit every six months

Submitted by jim on Wed, 12/10/2008 - 1:01pm

An Indianna University study analyzes the effects on the caregiver for Alzheimer's care.

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When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient