Assistência da Equipe Saúde da Família ao paciente com doença de Alzheimer e seus cuidadores

Abstract

The study deals a literature search that aims to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease, the impact on caregivers of elderly and their importance in the context of nursing at the Family Health Strategy. Faced with an aging population, it is increasing the demand for prevention and care to elderly patients, with the need to restructure services and health programs that may meet your needs, since this age group represents the largest consumer health services. Alzheimer's disease as a form of dementia, primarily affects the physical, mental and social, leading to a situation of total dependence, with increasingly complex care. Thus, caregivers of the elderly should be prepared to deal with this reality, which requires, among others, critical thinking. However, it is the staff of the Family Health Strategy, as a member of the network of primary care, primary role in this growing scenario, targeting and enhancing the teaching-learning as a way to promote health.