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Home > Cost of Chronic Disease > Neurological Disease: Alzheimer's Disease and Park... > The Human Burden of Neurological Disease
In 2003, 65% of Alzheimer caregivers performed personal care that was physically demanding. These tasks can be made difficult by the person with dementia, who may be unable to help with the tasks or may resist assistance from the caregiver.
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Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures 2007. 2007. [ Permalink ]