First Domestic Survey on Family Status with Alzheimer Released

Recently, the first domestic survey on Family Status with Alzheimer has been released in Beijing. Data shows that over 80% of caregivers have to take care of patients all the time, and over 60% of caregivers have high psychological pressure. Inadequate care capacity, lack of care resources, and simplex treatment service have become three major difficulties faced by patients' families. In terms of visits, the report investigates the reasons for not visiting doctor in a timely manner. Data shows that 41.91% of family members think that memory loss is a natural aging process for the elderly and treatment is not necessary, 12.31% think there is no effective treatment, and 15.39% do not know where to go for help. In terms of care, 80.12% of caregivers have to take care of patients all the time, and their physical and mental health is also affected.