For those family members who desire to care at home for loved ...

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For those family members who desire to care at home for loved ones who have been given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it is important for the nurse to ensure that the family is aware of which caregiver skills and responsibilities will be
 
  necessary. What is one of the responsibilities of the caregiver during the middle stage of the disease? a. Helping the loved one with memory and communication problems
  b. Providing a stable, routine environment
  c. Providing complete assistance with physical care
  d. Adapting to the changing personality and behavior of the loved one

Question 2

A bank teller worked 8 years and then developed a serious mental illness. Symptoms have continued for 2 years despite treatment. This individual is unable to return to work, but the spouse is employed and able to support the family financially.
 
  For which resource should this individual apply? a. Social Security Disability Insurance
  b. Veterans Administration benefits
  c. Supplemental Security Income
  d. Welfare

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Answer to Question 1

D
The middle stage is when personality changes begin to occur. It is difficult for the family to see the loss of their loved one's personality. Helping with memory and communication problems and providing a stable, routine environment occur in the early stage, and complete assistance with physical care is typically a responsibility of the caregiver during the severe stage.

Answer to Question 2

A
Social Security Disability Insurance may be awarded to persons who have paid into Social Security and have been disabled for a year or more. Supplemental Security Income is for disabled persons who have economic need. The stem does not indicate the individual is a veteran. Welfare is a nonspecific term.