The final days of Gene Hackman, 95, remain shrouded in mystery, as he was found alone after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away from a rare viral infection while caring for him amidst his advanced Alzheimer’s and heart disease. With around seven million Americans facing Alzheimer’s, experts emphasize the importance of support for caregivers, highlighting the need for improved education on disease progression and caregiving techniques. To enhance quality of life for both patients and caregivers, suggestions include maintaining social connections, creating a caregiving team, seeking expert advice, utilizing monitoring technology, and prioritizing self-care to prevent caregiver burnout.
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